End-point assessment (EPA)


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End-point assessment

These resources are not cross-referenced to any specific EPA qualification specification, as awarding organisations differ slightly in their approach. 

  • Information leaflets
  • Handouts
  • Templates & completed examples
  • PowerPoints
  • Some resources are available free, however, you will need to check that the content is still applicable at the time of download.

    Other resources are available for the assessment units.


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    EPA requirements often change, so it might be that some information in the following resources has been updated but that I'm not aware of it. Just let me know

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    Information leaflets  


    The information leaflets give comprehensive details regarding the topics listed. However, learners are advised to research the topics further if working towards an EPA qualification. PowerPoints are available for teachers which contain similar information to the information leaflets, but also include detailed presenter notes and activities for learners. Please scroll to the end of the page. 


    Information Leaflet - An introduction to end-point assessment (£1.50)
    (Ref EPAIL01)
    6 pages covering:  â€¢ What is an apprenticeship?  â€¢ Trailblazer groups  â€¢ Apprenticeship standards  â€¢ The Gateway  â€¢ End-point assessment • Role of the end-point assessor  â€¢ Assessment plans  â€¢ Qualifications for end-point assessors  • Reading list  â€¢ Website list


    Information Leaflet - The end-point assessment process and EPA assessment methods (£1.50)  
    (Ref EPAIL02)
    8 pages covering: • The end-point assessment (EPA) process â€¢ The Gateway â€¢ Minimum requirements to pass through the Gateway â€¢ Preparation for EPA â€¢ Minimising risks â€¢ End-point assessment methods • EPA examples • Assessment plans â€¢ Grading â€¢ Resits and retakes â€¢ Quality assurance  â€¢ Reading list â€¢ Website list

    Information Leaflet - Reflective practice and continuing professional development (£1.50)
    (Ref EPAIL03)
    3 pages covering: • Reflective practice • The EDAR model • Continuing professional development (CPD)  â€¢ CPD activities • Planning and maintaining CPD • Reading list • Website list

    Handouts 


    Example of an apprenticeship standard (Free)
    (Ref EPAH901)
    This standard is for Customer Service Practitioner and can also be accessed via the IfATE website

    Example of an apprenticeship assessment plan (Free)
    (Ref EPAH902)
    This plan is for Customer Service Practitioner and can also be accessed via the IfATE website

    Handout – Table of assessment types (£1.50)
    (Ref A9050)
    3 pages of information listing over 50 different assessment types with details of each. These are generic assessment types and might not apply to all end-point assessments.


    Handout – Table of assessment methods & approaches: strengths and limitations (£2.50)
    (Ref A9051)
    15 pages of information detailing over 45 different assessment methods & activities, along with the strengths and limitations of each. 

    These are generic methods and activities and might not apply to all end-point assessment methods. See Ref H9043 below for a list of EPA methods.


    Approaches to making Gateway decisions (Free)
    (Ref EPAH903)
    This document is produced by Future Apprenticeships and explains how to plan for the Gateway process. Includes a checklist and a glossary of terms.

    Building an effective end-point assessment process (Free)
    (Ref EPAH904)
    This document is produced by Future Apprenticeships and explains the EPA process. It is designed to help build on effective practice and learn lessons from the experiences of others. Includes a checklist and a glossary of terms.

    Handout – Minimising risks (£1.50)
    (Ref H9029)
    4 pages of information regarding the different types of risks which could occur during the assessment process. Includes learner risks, assessor risks, other risks, and approximately 40 examples of situations which could pose a risk to assessment.
    These are generic risks and might not apply to all end-point assessments.

    Handout – EPA Assessment methods (£1.00)
    (Ref H9043)
    4 pages listing 13 different EPA assessment methods with a description of each, along with their strengths and limitations.

    Templates and completed examples


    Template – Personal development plan (in Word) (50p)
    (Ref AT003)
    1 page template which can be used to plan CPD activities. A completed example is available to purchase below: Ref A9060


    Completed example of a personal development plan (80p)
    (Ref A9060)
    1 page completed example of a personal development plan. A blank form in Word is available to purchase above: Ref AT003


    Template – Continuing professional development record (in Word) (50p)
    (Ref AT004)

    1 page template which can be used to document completed CPD activities. A completed example is available to purchase below: Ref A9061


    Completed example of a continuing professional development record (80p)
    (Ref A9061)
    1 page completed example of a CPD record. A blank form in Word is available to purchase above: Ref AT004


    PowerPoints 


    The PowerPoints give comprehensive details regarding the topics listed. They include detailed presenter notes and ideas for activities for learners to carry out. Information leaflets are available for learners which contain most of the information from the PowerPoints, these can be used as handouts to support the presentation. Please scroll to the top of the page to access them.

    The content of the PowerPoints, along with the presenter notes, could easily be adapted to become online learning materials.


    PowerPoint - An introduction to end-point assessment (£10.00)
    (Ref EPAP01)
    16 slides with presenter notes covering:  â€¢ What is an apprenticeship?  â€¢ Trailblazer groups  â€¢ Apprenticeship standards  â€¢ The Gateway  â€¢ End-point assessment  â€¢  Role of the end-point assessor • Assessment plans  â€¢ Qualifications for end-point assessors  â€¢ Summary quiz  â€¢ Reading list  â€¢ Website list


    PowerPoint – The end-point assessment process, and EPA assessment methods (£10.00)
    (Ref EPAP02) â€ƒ
    21 slides with presenter notes covering:
    • The end-point assessment (EPA) process • The Gateway • Minimum requirements to pass through the Gateway • Planning for EPA • Minimising risks • End-point assessment methods • EPA examples • Assessment plans • Grading • Resits and retakes • Quality assurance • Summary quiz • Reading list • Website list

    PowerPoint – Reflective practice and continuing professional development (£10.00)
    (Ref EPAP03) 
    17 slides with presenter notes covering:  
    • Reflective practice? • The EDAR model • Continuing professional development? (CPD) • CPD activities  • Planning and maintaining CPD  •   Summary quiz • Reading list • Website list

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