EPAs are assessed via:
- Portfolio Review
- Multiple Choice
- Professional Discussion
- Scenario-based Questioning
- Observation
Trades we carry out EPAs for:
- Pipefitter
- Pipe Weld
- Plate Weld
- Erector / Rigger
- Metal Fabricator
END POINT ASSESSMENTS
HOW WE SUPPORT TRAINING PROVIDERS
An end-point assessment (EPA) is an independent assessment that takes place at the end of an apprenticeship. Only once this assessment has been completed can an apprentice become fully certified.
The Engineering College has been granted EPA Awarding Organisation status by Ofqual and so can carry out EPA assessments nationally. Our team can deliver EPAs off-site at our Technical Assessment Centre in Birkenhead or on-site at the employer’s premises.
OUR METHODS
HOW WE CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS
An EPA evaluates the extent to which an engineering apprentice possesses the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) required for their occupation. From gateway to certification, our meticulous, highly experienced assessors provide a positive experience for training providers, employers, and apprentices. The EPAs grade each apprentice against criteria set out in the assessment plan. Our assessment methods are developed from educational standards and assessment plans designed by trade-specific industry trailblazer groups. Furthermore, our assessment materials ensure each apprentice’s KSBs are accurately measured to ensure competence within their chosen field.
To ensure a fair assessment, we match all apprentices to an independent assessor who’s skilled in the relevant area.
EMPLOYERS
OUR PARTNERS
SUPPORT & ASSESSMENT
Pricing Information
- Resits or retakes carry their own charges, depending on whether the apprentice has to resit the Knowledge, Practical, Project or Professional Discussion part of the assessment. The full table is listed below for each Standard
- The cost does not include any additional costs related to travel, accommodation or any other agreed out of the pocket expenses
- The employer – training provider for the apprentice must supply all materials and consumables required for the practical tests and have workshops and additional rooms available for the assessments to take place that meet requirements
- For welding standards additional charges may be required to cover any codings required as part of the assessment.
- Where a professional body are required to attend assessments, associated costs for this will be added to the charges
Metal Fabricator
LEVEL 3
The final step in the student’s metal fabrication apprenticeship.
£1,820
per apprentice
Engineering Pipefitting
LEVEL 3
The final step in the student’s pipefitting apprenticeship.
£1,924
per apprentice
Pipe Welder
LEVEL 3
The final step in the student’s pipe welder apprenticeship.
£1,924
per apprentice
Plate Welder
LEVEL 3
The final step in the student’s plate welder apprenticeship.
£1,924
per apprentice
STUDENT SUPPORT
WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
“Very happy with my experience. The assessors helped me with certain questions when needed. I felt comfortable doing the discussion aspect. Well organised and very professional.”
Doosan Babcock, Engineer
SUPPORT & ASSESSMENT
Accrediting Bodies
