Standard
Code
ST0384/AP03
Maximum Funding
£4500
Typical
Duration
12 months
Level
3
Standard
EPA Price*
£800
External Quality Assurance Body
Ofqual
End-Point Assessment Requirements
English and maths
Effective from 11 February 2025, the government has removed the mandatory English and maths functional skills requirement for apprentices aged 19 and above who start their apprenticeship training. This change includes apprentices who are currently on the programme.
The new ruling applies to apprentices on programme and all apprentices starting their programmes from February 2025.
Employers and apprentices must agree by 1st April 2025 whether apprentices aged 19 and above on programme will continue studying English and maths.
- Providers must record the decision in the training plan.
- Apprentices must continue their studies until an agreement is made.
It is worth noting that whilst the mandatory requirement for English and Maths has been removed, apprentices and employers can still choose to receive English and Maths training and participate in the associated tests.
For apprentices under the age of 19 at programme commencement, there is still a requirement to undertake Maths and English training and take functional skills tests.
Presentation with Questions and Answers
The presentation assesses the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprentice across a range of the standard requirements.
● The presentation will be prepared and delivered by the apprentice based on a topic provided by the EPAO post gateway
● The apprentice will have 2 weeks once the title has been set to prepare and submit their presentation to the EPAO. The presentation will occur following submission, and within 4 weeks, of the title being set
● Questions and answers with the end-point assessor will follow the presentation. The total assessment time is 50 minutes
● Webinar or video conferencing software can be used for the assessment.
Professional Discussion Underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
The professional discussion assesses the apprentice’s occupational competence and allows them to explore their own practices and experiences.
● The underpinning portfolio of evidence must be submitted to the EPAO at the gateway
● The end-point assessor will review the portfolio of evidence and use it to identify discussion areas – it is not directly assessed
● The professional discussion assessment time is 60 minutes
● Webinar or video conferencing software can be used for the assessment.
Available Resources
- Training provider resource library
- EPA Specification (click to view)
- PAL Guide – Making the Apprenticeship Journey Successful (click to view)
How to engage with PAL.
Engaging with PAL couldn’t be easier. Simply contact us at info@professionalassessment.co.uk or on 0800 1601899. Our senior team will contact you to find out about your requirements in more detail and discuss how we might need to adapt our approach to meet your needs. Once you are happy that PAL is the right fit for your programme, we set up your account, share our library of resources and support you to register your apprentices. You can then rest assured that you have a dedicated team on hand to guide you through your EPA journey and provide a responsive service when your apprentices are ready to be assessed.