The apprentice must complete their on-programme  training  and meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA.

The employer and provider agree that the apprentice is ready for EPA.

The provider refers the apprentice to PAL and submits the required gateway documents.

PAL reviews the gateway documents and, if they are satisfactory, accepts the apprentice for EPA.

Within three working days of gateway acceptance, the apprentice and employer are contacted by PAL to arrange a planning meeting.

At the Planning Meeting, all aspects of EPA are planned and discussed and dates for assessments are agreed.

The assessments take place as agreed, according to the requirements of the standard assessment plan.

Note: cancellations will result in cancellation fees.

EPA results are issued within 15 working days after the last assessment activity. The apprentice and employer have further 15 working days to respond to the results following PAL’s Appeals and Enquiries policy.

For successful apprentices, PAL requests the apprenticeship certificate  from the relevant government agency.

Reassessment, where required, will be arranged in conjunction with all parties.