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End-Point Assessment β€” IQA Awards
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Sleek, fair, and employer-ready assessments β€” powered by IQA.

Deliver uncompromising quality for apprentices and employers with a modern EPA experience: clear guidance, rapid scheduling, and transparent results.

Why EPA with IQA

Zero confusion, zero borders, maximum clarity. Everything a centre and apprentice needs to succeed.

Clear, Consistent Standards

Mapped tightly to apprenticeship standards with plain-English guidance and exemplars.

No ambiguity

Frictionless Scheduling

Fast slot allocation, timezone-aware invites, and automated reminders for all parties.

Faster to gateway

Fair & Transparent Outcomes

Structured mark schemes, dual verification, and easy-to-read reports for apprentices and employers.

Confidence built-in

EPA Process β€” smooth from gateway to results

A crisp, six-step path everyone can trust.

Step 01Gateway ReadinessEvidence pack validated; apprentice and employer sign-off.
Step 02SchedulingSlots issued with calendar invites and prep briefs.
Step 03Assessment WindowMethods delivered (observation, professional discussion, project, etc.).
Step 04Independent JudgementAssessor grading + IQA verification.
Step 05Results & FeedbackClear grading with strengths and development notes.
Step 06Certificate IssuedDigital certificate + verification link.

Assessment Methods

Choose the blend your standard requires β€” all delivered with clarity and consistency.

Professional Discussion
Structured, mapped to KSBs with probing and follow-ups.
Project / Report
Real work outputs assessed against clear rubrics.
Knowledge Test
Secure delivery, item-banked, adaptive difficulty.
Observation
Live workplace observation with evidence capture.
Interview / Q&A
Targeted questions to confirm applied competence.
Portfolio Review
Curated evidence mapped to KSBs; quick to verify.

Popular Standards We Assess

Add yours β€” we onboard new standards fast.

Digital Support

Level 3 β€’ Typical 12–15 months

Software Developer

Level 4 β€’ Typical 18–24 months

Business Administrator

Level 3 β€’ Typical 12–18 months

Data Technician

Level 3 β€’ Typical 12–15 months

Network Engineer

Level 4 β€’ Typical 18–24 months

Team Leader/Supervisor

Level 3 β€’ Typical 12 months

Customer Service Specialist

Level 3 β€’ Typical 12–15 months

Marketing Executive

Level 4 β€’ Typical 18 months

Centres & Employers get more

Modern dashboards, real-time status, secure reports β€” without the clutter.

Live Tracking

Gateway β†’ scheduled β†’ assessed β†’ verified β†’ certified.

Clean Reports

Plain-English feedback mapped to KSBs and grading bands.

Rapid Turnaround

Fast scheduling and verification windows to keep momentum.

Ready to schedule an EPA?

We’ll confirm gateway readiness, issue slots, and send prep packs β€” all in days, not weeks.

FAQs

Short, straight answers β€” no fluff.

Typically within 5–10 working days post-gateway, depending on cohort size and method mix.
Yes. Secure proctoring and identity checks are built in for knowledge tests and professional discussions.
Feedback reports are shared via centre and learner dashboards with strength/areas-for-development mapped to KSBs.