What is the End-Point-Assessment?

The End-Point Assessment is the final stage of the employees Apprenticeship. Completed after the Gateway, an assessment will be conducted to determine the apprentices knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) covered throughout their training by their apprenticeship standard.

This can include a multiple-choice exam. 

The apprentice will be required to carry out certain duties related to their qualification. This can range depending on the Apprenticeship category you are completing. 

This is normally the final part of your EPA. Conducted by an End-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to mitigate bias, you will be given the opportunity to explain aspects of your portfolio and provide reasoning to your decisions within your workplace. 

This will in the form of an informal chat, so it is not daunting for the employee.

During your EPA, you will complete a standalone project which will cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) you covered in your Apprenticeship. 

During this project, this will help the apprentice demonstrate problem solving skills, planning and application of knowledge. 

Again, this depends on the Apprenticeship you are completing.

This is a collection of work-based evidence which demonstrate the KSBs you covered. This will also include your completed training hours log 

You must be aware that not every EPA will include all of these criteria. It depends on the specific Apprenticeship being completed and the requirements within. 

Once you complete the EPA, you will await final grading from your trainer. At the end of the Apprenticeship, once the EPA is completed, the apprentice receives an overall grade. The grading system is designed to reflect how well the apprentice has demonstrated the KSBs required by their Apprenticeship standard. 

The final grade is based on how the apprentice performs across all components of the EPA. Each component of the whole Apprenticeship is usually individually graded, with A grading matrix in the Apprenticeship’s assessment plan explains how these combine into the final grade. 

This is set out as: 

A pass grade means the apprentice met the required standard across all EPA components. They are deemed competent in their role. 

The merit grade means the apprentice went above the basic requirements in some or all areas, showing strong understanding and consistent performance. 

Finally, a distinction means the individual has showed exceptional performance across all components and demonstrated deep knowledge, high-level skills, and professionalism. 

As a result of your EPA, The EPAO will submit the final result to the Apprenticeship certification body. If successful, the apprentice receives: 

• An EPA certificate 

• Their official Apprenticeship Completion Certificate from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE).

The End-Point Assessment is the final crucial step in every Apprenticeship journey. Ensuring that apprentices have genuinely developed the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined to succeed in their job role and employment. The EPA provides a clear, non-bias and imperative measure of occupational competence and sets the foundation for future career progression. 

At Fareport, our tailored Apprenticeship courses, along side our highly experienced trainers and support team, provide crucial support for employees every step of the way. 

Also, our expert trainers work closely with apprentices and employers to ensure readiness, confidence, and success when the EPA arrives. 

So, if you’re interested, contact Fareport today to learn how we can help you or your staff gain valuable qualifications and successfully navigate the EPA process. 

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