In the United Kingdom, an EPAO (End-Point Assessment Organisation) manages assessments crafted by sector employers, ensuring apprentices’ competency.
An End-Point Assessment Organisation oversees assessments developed by sector employers for apprentice competency.
To become one, organisations must gain approval from the ESFA (Education Skills Funding Agency) through a detailed application on the Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations (RoAAO), open monthly for applications.
They meets all conditions for the Register of End-Point Assessment Organisations, ensuring compliance with assessment plans and prioritizing apprentice outcomes without compromise.
The EPA (End-Point Assessment) in the UK evaluates apprentices’ knowledge, skills, and behaviours developed during training, demonstrating their competence in a role.
Assessments are crafted by sector employers, ensuring relevance to the specific industry standards and needs.
Yes, all must gain approval from the ESFA to be listed on the Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations.
The Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations (RoAAO) opens monthly for new or updated applications.
They must meet all conditions outlined by the Register of End-Point Assessment Organisations and comply with the requirements of the assessment plans.
Ensuring an EPAO maintains compliance is essential to safeguard apprentice outcomes and the integrity of the assessment process.
EPA evaluates the knowledge, skills, and behaviours gained by apprentices during their training, providing a comprehensive measure of their competency in a particular role.
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