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

In the End-point assessment (EPA) the process tests the knowledge, skills and behaviours that an apprentice has gained during their training. The EPA is unique to each standard, and the EPA demonstrates the competence of an apprentice in their role.

To support the quality assurance of the End-point assessment (EPA) an independent External Examiner/Assessor participates in the EPA process and decision making.

All apprentices must complete an EPA. There are a variety of assessment methods to test an apprentices’ competency. Nursing apprenticeships have an Integrated EPA, which means it uses the existing academic processes and structures to determine the Apprenticeship Award.

End Point Assessment Handbook ILN v2 2022.docx