End-Point Assessment
Gateway submissions. Support materials. Assessors. It's everything pertaining to Apprenticeships.
The EPA Process
- How soon do I need to register my apprentice with TQUK?
- What is TQUK's process for taking apprentices through EPA?
- What is gateway?
- How do I find out why my apprentice was rejected at gateway?
- How are End-Point Assessors allocated?
- How soon after gateway are assessors assigned to apprentices?
- What is an assessment planning meeting (APM)?
- How can I apply for a resit?
- Can an apprentice withdraw from their end-point assessment?
- Where do apprentices' EPA certificates get sent?
- Can the apprentice use notes during their end-point assessment?
- How are end-point assessments conducted: remote or face-to-face?
Complaints and Appeals
EPA Standards
Using EPA Pro
- How do I select an apprentice's preferred Assessment Planning Meeting option in EPAPro?
- How do I provide assessment preference information in EPAPro?
- How do I change an apprentice's standard in EPAPro?
- Can I get a credit note for an apprentice who has withdrawn?
Gateway
- Who will be involved in the gateway meeting and how will the location of the assessment be agreed?
- What is required at the gateway submission stage?
MCQs
- Is my apprentice able to use either notes or their portfolio during a multiple choice question (MCQ) exam?
- How many questions are in a multiple choice question (MCQ) test assessment?
- How long is the multiple choice question (MCQ) test?
EPA FAQs
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations
Bookings Team
- What is the SLA for booking an EPA assessment?
- What is the SLA for booking a resit/retake?
- How do I get in touch with TQUK's Bookings Team?
- How can I change the date and time of an EPA assessment?
- How are dates for EPA components chosen?
- What information will the apprentice, training provider, and employer receive once EPA is booked?
- Can the assessor move an Assessment Planning Meeting (APM) or EPA component if requested by the apprentice?
- What happens if a booking is made and the assessor cannot commit to the date and time?
- How will bookings work for distinct assessment plans where an exam must be passed before remaining EPA components are completed?
- How will I know if an apprentice has cancelled their end-point assessment, or any component of it?
- What happens if an apprentice does not turn up for any element of their end-point assessment, including an assessment planning meeting (if requested)?
- What happens if an apprentice doesn't attend an EPA assessment?
General
- What is End-Point Assessment (EPA)?
- What is an apprentice showcase?
- What is a competence interview?
- What is a consultative project?
- What is an employer reference?
- What is a multiple choice question (MCQ) test?
- What is an observation of practice?
- What is the presentation assessment?
- What is a professional discussion?
- What is a portfolio?
- What is a situational judgement test (SJT)?
- What is a summative portfolio?
- What is a synoptic project?
- What is a work-based project?
- Is there a grade cap if a component is failed and requires a resit/retake?
- How much does it cost to run EPA on a standard with TQUK?
- Can an apprentice be granted additional time for their End-Point Assessment?