End-point assessment at 5: from humble beginnings to a bright future
In 2017, the government introduced a package of apprenticeship reforms, including the launch of the levy as well as end-point assessment (EPA) – designed to…
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.
In 2017, the government introduced a package of apprenticeship reforms, including the launch of the levy as well as end-point assessment (EPA) – designed to…
1st for EPA has been named Best Small Business at the prestigious Tees Businesswomen Awards 2022. Winner of Best New Business at the 2021 Businesswomen Awards,…
During the summer of 2022 I ran a survey with end-point assessment organisations on their experiences with remote assessment. The purpose of the survey was…
I have worked with many EpAOs designing and developing assessment tools and materials, so I thought I would share some of my hints and tips…
I am often asked by EpAOs to review policies, processes and procedures against the plethora of official documents and guidance that relate to end-point assessment.…
Ofqual-recognised end point assessment organisation (EPAO), 1st for EPA, is celebrating after becoming the first organisation in the UK to be accepted onto the Register…
Following on from Catherine Large’s speech at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference in March 2022, I thought it may be helpful to share some of my…
At the EPAO conference on 24th Feb in Birmingham, I shared some insights in to the trends from the past 3 years of apprenticeships and…
The charity Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT), is delighted to announce that they have acquired the leading Awarding and End-Point Assessment organisation, Skillsfirst Awards Ltd.…
1st for EPA has been commended for its growth after being named a finalist for two awards in the FSB North East Celebrating Small Business…
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