End Point Assessment

End-point assessment (EPA) is the final stage of an apprenticeship. It is an impartial assessment of whether an apprentice has developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in their chosen apprenticeship standard.

Assessments are designed by employers in the sector and are conducted by independent bodies known as end-point assessment organisations (EPAOs).

We are a Registered End Point Assessment Organisation responsible for ensuring a rigorous EPA process and carrying out Professional Engineering Competence Assessments.

We have been recognised by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) as a regulated end-point assessment organisation for apprenticeships in Engineering.

Ofqual regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and will be carrying out external quality assurance for the majority of apprenticeship standards in England.

We are now approved by Ofqual for the delivery of end-point assessments for the following standards:

Level 3 Engineering Technician
Level 3 Heritage Engineering Technician
Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician
Level 3 Rail Engineering Design Technician
Level 4 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician
Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician
Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer.

With our experience in assessing professional registration applications and accrediting apprenticeships, we are well-placed to support EPA and help uphold the quality of the new Standards.

EPA Fees (indicative pricing - based on a cohort of 10)

Standard	Initial standard release	Revised standard release
ST0457 Engineering Technician	£1,200
ST0318 Rail Engineering Technician	£1,200
ST0316 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician	£1,200
ST0315 Railway Design Engineering Technician	£920	£2,108
ST0571 Heritage Engineering Technician	£2,170
ST0151 Embedded Electrical Systems Design and Development Engineer	£1,200
ST0841 Engineering Manufacturing Technician	£2,270 (based on two observations in one day)

Pricing information

Our EPA pricing is inclusive of the following:

End Point Assessment support (workshop)
Experienced Assessors with many years’ experience in various industries
Certification requests following successful EPA
Feedback for EPA results to training provider or employer

The end-point assessment process

Guidance outlining each step of the end-point assessment process.

Policies and procedures

Information for employers, learning providers and apprentices.