Free Level 3 Undertaking End-point Assessment Course in Warrington. Classes run at Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington Campus, with a mix of online study and daytime sessions at the centre. This undertaking end-point assessment qualification is for people who already have sector expertise and want to assess apprentices against apprenticeship standards. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, and record end-point assessments fairly and consistently. The course runs for 120 hours part-time.
Who this course is for
This qualification has been designed to support those who plan to assess apprentices undertaking end-point assessments (EPAs). It will provide specific knowledge and skills for those who already have sector competence within the areas of approved apprenticeship standards, but would like to gain a more specialised understanding of EPA processes and practices. It will support them to understand and use EPA principles and practices to assess an apprentice against an apprenticeship standard.
Entry requirements
To register for this qualification, learners must meet the following entry requirements: be 18 years of age or above have literacy and numeracy skills at level 2 proven experience in the sector area that they plan to conduct EPA assessments in Please complete the initial assessment document prior to the interview.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and practices that underpin end-point assessment.
You'll learn how apprenticeship standards define the criteria you assess against.
You'll develop skills to plan and prepare for end-point assessments.
You'll practise making assessment decisions that are fair, valid, and consistent.
You'll learn how to give constructive feedback to apprentices after assessment.
You'll understand your responsibilities for record-keeping and quality assurance in EPA processes.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll complete online study in your own time alongside daytime sessions at Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and practical tasks that demonstrate your ability to apply EPA principles. You'll need to complete an initial assessment document before your enrolment interview so the centre can confirm the course is the right fit for your sector background.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
End-point assessor: assess apprentices across your specialist sector
Independent end-point assessor: work with an EPA organisation on a freelance basis
Apprenticeship quality lead: oversee EPA processes within a training provider
Internal quality assurer: monitor and standardise assessment decisions
Apprenticeship programme manager: manage delivery and compliance for apprenticeship standards
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (City and Guilds or TQUK) - broadens your assessment skills beyond EPA to workplace-based assessment generally.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - the next step if you move into overseeing and standardising assessment decisions across a team.
