End Point Assessment
End Point Assessment (EPA) is taken at the end of the apprenticeship. The EPA is designed for the apprentice to demonstrate that they have met the required competency standards of the apprenticeship.
It is the role of the training provider and employer to work with the apprentice to ensure the apprentice is ready for EPA. End Point Assessment is managed by an impartial organisation called an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), such as Excel Me Apprenticeships.
Apprenticeship Myths
There are many myths surrounding apprenticeships, but they have evolved over the years, providing a range of different standards to both new apprentices and existing employees:
MYTH: Only new employees can start an apprenticeship and you must recruit them as an apprentice?
No, apprenticeships are available for all employees, new or long-term staff. They may have been with the company for many years and even progressed through different roles; however with the variety of apprenticeship standards and level of apprenticeships there is something for all employees.
MYTH: Apprenticeships are only available in manual industries?
No, there are over 600 different apprenticeship standards in a range of sectors including Sport and Recreation, Catering and Hospitality, Fashion and Textiles, and Management.
MYTH: Apprenticeships are for people who do not do well at school?
No, apprenticeships are available for all, from level 2 through to level 7 masters degree.
MYTH: Apprenticeships are badly paid?
No, apprentices are entitled to a minimum of £5.28 per hour. However, many companies pay more. The average salary of a degree apprentice in the UK is £22,500.
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