End-Point Assessment (EPA) is the final stage in an apprenticeship programme, designed to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and behaviours an apprentice has developed against the criteria outlined in their apprenticeship standard. It is a formal and independent assessment conducted by an authorised End-Point Assessment Organization (EPAO) to ensure consistency, fairness, and validity.
The EPA can contain a range of different assessment methods. The goal of the EPA is to confirm that the apprentice is competent and job-ready, meeting the industry-specific standards required for their role. This process ensures that apprentices leave the programme with the qualifications and capabilities valued by employers. It is also the final stage an apprentice will need to complete to receive their apprenticeship completion certificate.
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Who is involved?
Ofqual
The organisation who regulate End-point Assessments.
Trailblazer
A group of employers who work with IfATE to design and agree the content of the apprenticeship standard and End-point Assessment.
IfATE
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. They work with Trailblazers to design and agree the content of the apprenticeship standard as well as the End-point Assessment
