End-Point Assessment

If you had a read through our recent blog on the different types of Assessor roles, you will have seen us mention several different methods of assessment. Typically, NVQ Assessors (who take learners through the entire qualification) assess learners against ‘Learning Outcomes’ and ‘Assessment Criteria’. On-programme Assessors guide the learner through the majority of their […]

The term ‘gateway’ crops up quite a lot when it comes to apprenticeship standards. We wanted to take a look into this in more detail; as well as providing you with some tips on knowing whether an apprentice is ready for the gateway. Firstly, we need to run through the assessment stages. When an apprentice […]

We often get asked if there is a difference between an Assessor and an End-Point Assessor. The answer is: yes, there is! Although there is some crossover between the two positions, they’re not quite the same. A few years ago, an EPA didn’t even exist, and there was only one Assessor involved in apprenticeship. So […]

With the rise of End-Point Assessment over the past few years, a lot of misconceptions have popped up along the way. So, we want to clear up these myths and misconceptions so that we can all be on the same page when talking all things EPA. Does the Level 3 EPA Award qualify me to […]

We held our first End-Point Assessment Workshop in London just under a couple of weeks ago (19th July 2019) and we’re proud to say, it was a great success! Over 40 people attended our workshop, to learn all there is to know about EPA and put those all important EPA-specific skills into practice. These attendees […]

Wouldn’t it be much better if there was just a list of EPAOs that you could filter, so that you could easily find the ones that are relevant to you? Well, there is and you can – thanks to the Register of End-Point Assessment Organisations. How to find EPAOs Prospective Independent Assessors can use the […]

If you work in further education, you may have heard of End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs); but may not exactly know who they are. We’re going to have a look into this, and also find out what End-Point Assessment Organisations actually do. Who are End-Point Assessment Organisations? Awarding Bodies, Training Providers, and Professional Bodies can become […]

Looking for a specific EPA assessment plan? Our quick guide will tell you how to find the exact assessment plan you need. Step 1 – Google Search So first you need to go onto Google and type in ‘Institute for Apprenticeships‘. Or click on the handy hyperlink there. From here, you’ll need to click on […]

No two End-Point Assessments are the same. Each End-Point Assessment has their differences, depending on their level and their sector. What every Apprenticeship does have, is two vital documents. You may have heard of the ‘Apprenticeship Standard’ or the ‘Assessment Plan’. In order to find out what the requirements are and what’s involved for specific […]

An End-Point Assessment involves a variety of assessments at the end of an Apprenticeship. Generally speaking, most End-Point Assessments involve 2 or 3 assessment methods. What does your learner’s End-Point Assessment involve? We will tell you how to find out. What does an End-Point Assessment involve? The End-Point Assessment is different for each Apprenticeship Standard. […]