Information for institutions and employers

End-point Assessment (EPA) is the final stage of an Apprenticeship and requires the Apprentice to demonstrate that they have developed the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSB) outlined in the apprenticeship standard.

The EPA is designed by subject matter experts and is based on the apprenticeship standard. The EPA is delivered by an independent End-point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) and is assessed by independent assessors, who are highly qualified in the field.

Once all elements of the apprenticeship are completed, including the EPA, the apprentice will receive their apprenticeship certificate from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Depending on the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice may also be eligible for professional recognition by an authorised body once they have passed their EPA.

End-point assessments are arranged to suit the needs of the employer or training provider and apprentice. We provide a high quality, convenient end-point assessment (EPA) service using highly qualified Assessors who are experts in their field.

We offer employer and training providers the following support:             

• Pre EPA-guidance via zoom call, which allows us to discuss the apprenticeship standard, the gateway and booking processes and costs.
• Information to help you throughout the planning, gateway and EPA processes.
• Highly qualified, expert occupationally competent Assessors who carry out the EPA.
• Rapid turnaround of results.
• Relevant and helpful feedback.
• Dedicated provider portal with support materials and resources.
• Flexible EPA delivery methods and options where relevant and appropriate to apprenticeship standard.

To find out more about BPS Assessment & Awards Limited and our end-point assessments please contact us by emailing [email protected].

You may be wondering exactly how BPS Assessment & Awards Limited interact with training providers and employers to arrange the end-point assessments for apprentices. Below provides an overview for any interested providers as to what to expect:

01. Contact us

Please make contact with the team by emailing [email protected]

If you would like to request an initial meeting via Zoom, please arrange by contacting us at the above email.

02. Register with us

Once you have registered your initial interest by emailing into us, we can then discuss the next steps to becoming your EPAO.

03. Register your apprentices

You will need to complete a registration form with us, once you have a contract in place, so that we can prepare to receive gateway evidence.

04. Reserve your EPA dates

As your EPAO, you will be able to reserve EPA dates with us. This will enable us to check availability and ensure a smooth planning process.

05. Submit gateway evidence

Once you have a contract in place, you will then have access to the BPS Learn provider portal. A section within the portal is dedicated to Gateway declaration and uploading of evidence; through our Hightail Space.

06. Use support materials

Make use of the support materials we provide, through the provider portal, to assist your planning for an EPA onsite or online (as appropriate).

07. EPA delivery

EPA takes place.

08. Moderation

Results are put through our IQA processes as appropriate.

09. Results are issued

Apprentice EPA results are issued, within approx. 10 working days, directly to the employer/ training provider.

10. lFATE certificate

lFATE certificate applied for and sent onto the employer / training provider for distribution to their apprentices.