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Highfield Level 3 End Point Apprenticeship Assessor (EPA) Qualification – Online with live Zoom sessions with experienced EPA trainer
Gain your Highfield Level 3 Award in Undertaking End-Point Assessment (EPA) at home via our live Zoom sessions. We offer flexible times and sessions during the working week, evenings or weekends!
Highfield Level 3 Award in Undertaking End-Point Assessment (EPA) is for those who either want to become Independent End Point Assessors or for trainers who want to support their apprentices prepare for their EPA. This training is delivered online via Zoom by expert trainers who are all experienced Independent EPA Assessors. Zoom has excellent training capabilities that make it easy to join, start and collaborate across any device. The groups are small with a maximum of 6 delegates per session and this enables us to support you with your own specific apprenticeship standards.
Once you enrol, you will be sent some pre course reading. You will participate in two live online session via Zoom during the day or evening. For our weekend courses they are a 6 hour session on a Saturday 09.30-16.30. There will be opportunities during the online sessions for your trainer to observe your participation and record evidence of your competency to meet the requirements of the qualification.
Following each online session, you will be emailed an activity pack, this must be completed and emailed to your trainer. You will discuss and agree submission deadlines with your trainer.
You can choose day time, evening or weekend options.
- Daytime 2 x 3 hour sessions – Monday 10am – 1pm and Thursday 10am-1pm of the same week
- Evenings 2 x 3 hours sessions – Tuesdays 6.30pm – 9.30pm consecutive weeks
- Weekends 1 x 6 hour session – Saturday 9.30am – 4.30pm
We will cover:
- Apprenticeship standards
- Assessment plans
- Effective gateway
- How to prepare for End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Common job requirements for an Independent EPA Assessor
- methods used at EPA
- How to write your EPA reports evaluatively
- How does EPA grading work?
- Feedback to apprentices and employers following EPA
- Internal and External Quality Assurance of EPA
Following each session, you will complete a series of activities and knowledge questions. Your trainer is available via email or phone to support your learning and understanding. Once you have successfully completed your online Zoom sessions and your blended learning activities, you will have completed the qualification. Your qualification will be assessed, if you need to add further evidence, we will let you know and you will have the opportunity to resubmit, if required.
Your qualification will be Internally Quality Assured and we will claim your certificate from Highfield.
About our trainers
Best for Training have worked with numerous EPAOs, training providers and thousands of individuals to support the development and understanding of End Point Assessment and best practise in apprenticeship provision.
Julie Train is currently working nationally with several large End Point Assessor Organisations as an Independent Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer. Julie is an experienced tutor, assessor and IQA and has a wealth of experience and knowledge around apprenticeship delivery including the new apprenticeship standards and quality assurance. Julie has excellent knowledge and experience of apprenticeship employer engagement and business development.
Our tutors are highly experienced and knowledgeable in the changes within the apprenticeship sector and have received incredible feedback from delegates attending this training.
Sam and Anne have many years of experience successfully delivering apprenticeships and delivering high quality training. They also deliver Assessor, Internal Quality Assurance qualifications and Initial Teacher Training. They write resources for Awarding Organisations and are External Quality Assurers. As former Ofsted Inspectors, Sam and Anne also provide consultancy services to colleges and apprenticeship training providers to prepare for Ofsted inspections and monitoring visits.
Ross Armstrong – :
I enjoyed my EPA level 3 course with Julie Train. A knowledgeable tutor who opened my eyes more fully to the world of apprenticeships and end point assessors. What’s not to like!
nINDA rANDHAWA Clinical trainer – :
Thank you for all you help and support Julie, you have been amazing, offering help and support when my mind went blank! This course has developed my knowledge and understanding of EPA and has started my journey as an EAPA. I would recommend this course to everyone. Thank you
Cynthia Bray – :
Course was excellent. Gave plenty to think about, and this was well resourced and presented by Julie. I have recommended to several colleagues, and most have enrolled.
Alison Roebuck – :
Really happy to have passed thank you for the professional informative feedback.
Thank you to the whole team
I mohammed – :
I really enjoyed the course with Anne, it was interactive. I would recommend these online sessions. They are planned very well. I had excellent support from the tutor.
Thank you Anne/sam for your support. Great course. Loved it!!!!
Lyn Kennerson – :
EXCELLENT COURSE WHICH REALLY HELPED TO STRENGTHEN MY KNOWLEDGE IN EPA. 2 GREAT INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WHICH HELPED TO BRING IT TO LIFE.
LOTS OF INTERACTION AND INDEPENDENT WORK.
HOPING NOW TO FIND SOME FREELANCE WORK
Alison Roebuck – :
Very well organised, made to feel welcome and able to ask questions, Julie Train, easy to talk to, professional, informative giving us a realistic insight to EPA. Really liked the interactive part, it felt like we were in a classroom. Two mornings of Zoom, and lots to do afterwards, quick feedback given and support with anything you need or unsure of. Best decision I made going with Best for Training for the Highfield EPA level 3 Award.
Thank you to all the team.
Martin – :
I enrolled onto the EPA course to enhance my knowledge during furlough, the course tutor Julie Train made us feel relaxed from the start, and the learning journey was well paced with great knowledge content, delivered via zoom.
I would definately recommend this course to others, as it delivers great potential and knowledge enhancement.
Thank you Julie
Tejal – :
This was an excellent course with a good insight into the EPA process and requirements. The course was delivered over Zoom for a full day but was paced well with informative content interspersed with activities, discussions and sufficient breaks ensuring there is no Zoom fatigue. Julie’s wealth of knowledge and welcoming attitude made the course delivery professional but at the same time remained friendly enough to be able to ask questions and participate in discussions. The assessment is comprehensive requiring substantial research and reading, which is excellent as the learning continues well beyond the day and helps us think more broadly about the EPA. Sam and Anne provided excellent support and were very accommodating in helping our group find a suitable date for the course given that it had to be moved online due to COVID-19. Thank you.
Dave Cattle – :
An excellent informative course, extremely well delivered Zoom sessions & support offered throughout, I’m looking forward to putting knowledge gained into practice. Highly recommended.
Cagri Yildirim – :
As part of the nationwide Institute of Coding at Newcastle University’s School of Computing, we are both an End Point Assessment Organisation and a training provider, therefore our Proect PI and Project manager in their wisdom sent the entire team on thIS Highfield Level 3 End Point Assessor training to make sure we understood the processes, expectations, and policies around the EPA process. Given that we took this training during COVID19 our assessor Julie Train, was excellent in rearranging for the event to be online, in a small cohort. As an instructional designer by discipline, I was impressed by how she facilitated, ensuring that we all participated, felt safe to ask questions and learn about each other’s different approaches. I particularly enjoyed the partner work, where we tested our approaches and solicited feedback. The assessment was tough. Especially having to dig through policies. However, I’m really glad that we did this, as I learned a lot more about the rights of the apprentice, and the responsibilities of the employer and EPA assessor. Thank you for helping me ensure I provide a better service to my apprentices, their employers, and my institution.
Sam Sutton – :
Thank you for taking the time to give such detailed feedback. It was a pleasure working with you and your colleagues.
Hansel – :
A well delivered zoom class, I would highly recommend it, the class size was perfect and allowed everyone to participate and contribute. The delivery of the course by Sam was excellent.
Nedj mehmet – :
A really well structured and delivered course. Essential for managers or team leaders responsible for EPA. Many thanks Julie.
Dawn Hussey – :
This was a good course over zoom, it was interactive and you go into learning rooms in a small group, the information was informative and lots of tips. Sam and Ann were friendly and made you feel relaxed and comfortable. I learned a lot there was a lot of tips and advice and questions answered. I would recommend this course works really well online.
Jayne Ruck – :
I would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to become an EPA. Great tutor thanks to Julie you made the training fun and enjoyable.
Nicola Burns – :
I really enjoyed the level 3 end point assessment training day. I find the information received really useful and the session was informative, engaging and interactive. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you
Ian cohrane – :
Anne and sam presented a very good days EPA overview with plenty of help and guidance for the future. As it was not clear how the day would go, our minds were put to rest once anne and sam introduced themselves and explained what was to be covered, what the learning goals was going to be, and how we could use the epa knowledge for ourselves in our own companies. A very enjoyable day with very clear UNDERSTANDING by 2 very knowledgeable instructors, thank you.
Liz Priscott – :
I wish I had discovered this course ages ago…. excellent content, well structured and adapted for remote delivery (due to Covid-19). Good organisation and strong delivery by clearly experienced and occupationally competent trainers. Personable, friendly and respectful. Thank you both.
Dee – :
Great online class in a very supportive environmenT. Really enjoyed the small class size where you can ask more questions relative to your specialism. Would highly recommend
Dee Fergus eqa – :
Dee Fergus EQA
This class is superb, Sam and Anne are very knowledgeable and willingly share what they know.
They equip you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective EPA.
This course gives you the confidence you need to take the step in to being an EPA
Sam and Anne create a great atmosphere to learn in
I recommend this course to everyone
Ahmed – :
I attended a one-day online training for End-point Assessment. The material covered and the activities were very useful. The trainers (Sam and Anne) were extremely helpful and ensured everyone is engaged and progressed things at a very good pace. I learned a lot from the day and I highly recommend this course.
Dee Fergus EQA – :
The class was well organised and very interactive. The tutors had a depth of knowledge, which they freely shared with us. They encourage all to participate. The quality of the training was of a very high standard. I’m glad I choose Best for Training and would recommend this course to all. I will definitely be applying for more courses with them.
Thank you Sam and Anne
Joel Clegg – :
I really enjoyed the course with Sam and Anne. The breakout rooms worked well for group activities and I felt that the teaching prepared me well for the written element of the course.
Sian Marsh – :
I really enjoyed the course with Anne and Sam. The zoom session with break out group activities worked really well. I learnt a lot about the standard I would like to assess as well as the epa process.
the assessment tasks were relevant to my practice and the feedback has supported my professional development
Thank you!
Andrea – :
I had a very good interactive online training session, excellent communication by the trainers and very supported through out the day, would really recommend this to others, really learnt so much in the day for the EPA, thank you
Leah Sharkey – :
A fantastic session led by Julie Train!
If you’re considering this course then get on it! It’s worth your time even if you dont want to be an EPA!
Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed it!
David WILLIAMS – :
I was not sure what to expect on this training day but Anne and Sam but our minds at rest, with a good days training. The only downside I found was using Zoom as our Company doesn’t use so we had to use the web browser and not the app and every time we wait to a break out room the system kicked us out and we had to log back in again. The content was well presented by Anne and Sam and I took away so very good information to help me in a EPA role. Thank you.
Nicola Burns – :
Very much enjoyed the training received on Friday. I feel I gained a lot from the course and would recommend to anyone wishing to know more about EPA.
Joanne Grummitt – :
I was initially nervous that this course would not be as good via Zoom as face to face, however, I needn’t have worried. The content was well presented at a good pace with great use of the breakout rooms to chat in smaller groups. Anne and Sam were excellent at sharing up to date information from their recent experiences and this course gives great information, but also inspires confidence for individuals looking to move on in their career, or for those wanting to give better service in their existing role. Thanks very much.
Blue Davies – :
The course delivered by Sam and Anne was a good balance between delivery, participation and delegate feedback. The course activity packs were a useful tool for learning and confirmation on our knowledge and skills.
It was aimed at the standard the delegates were assessing and I would recommend the course.
Thank you both.
John Richardson – :
A really informative and stimulating training event. The use of Zoom as the delivery platform did not detract from the richness of the training experience, and indeed, on occasions, augmented the training.
The trainers have a deep understanding of the subject matter and can articulate their knowledge with ease and skill.
As a newcomer to all things EPA, I found the event of huge value as well as personally rewarding. I would recommend the event without reservation.
Jayne – :
Really great course good interactive sessions. Great tutor lots of information provided Loved the training and looking forward to putting my new found skills into practice. Would recommend this course for anyone wanting to become involved in working with apprenticeship
debby mack – :
Thank you Sam & Anne, I really enjoyed the course. it was interactive, engaging and informative. The day went so quickly and I felt a lot more informed by the end of it.
nigel stephens – :
I attended an online course and found it to be thoroughly enjoyable and informative, allowing me to understand the entire EPA process and has also allowed me to prepare my apprentice their EPA. the delivery was well paced with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and engage with other learners. Thank you Julie for a well presented course, you clearly understand your field of expertise.
Sharon – :
A brilliant course led by supportive tutors, both of which clearly have great passion and expertise for EPA. Being completely new to EPA, I now feel confident to find employment within this area.
Sam Sutton – :
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback
Martin – :
This course was really enjoyable, well presented, the Zoom sessions were excellent. It has helped me to think about how I can prepare my apprentices for the EPA and get a feel of what the apprentices might be going through before their EPA!
Definitely value for money
Highly recommend this training
Thank you Best For Training
ALISON WAKELIN – :
Anne and Sam did a great job delivering this course by Zoom. The course content was interesting and informative and they were engaging and helpful. I learned a good deal and feel much better equipped now to undertake end point assessment. The course included some enjoyable case studies and effective use of breakout rooms (a new one on me as a novice Zoom user). All in all, well worth doing.
David Fryer – :
This was an excellent course and taught me all I needed to know about being an End Point Assessor. The support that I had from the team was 1st rate and so was the teaching.
The whole experience was excellent. Thank you
Kerry O – :
I really enjoyed my session with Sam, Anne and the other learners. I learnt a few tips throughout both sessions that I will be able to put in practice. The activities are fun, very engaging.
Ciara Williams – :
A really good course, both Sam and Anne shared their considerable expertise in this area , and this has given me a robust understanding of the EPA process.
really got you thinking of your own teaching and learning and how we need to adapt to the new standards. also clarified the expectation of the EPA process that up until now I have not received from any other source!
So thank you both I feel well equipped to steer my team through EPA.
Sam Sutton – :
Thank you for your lovely review
Ciara Williams – :
A really good course, both Sam and Anne shared their considerable expertise in this area , and this has given me a robust understanding of the EPA process.
really got you thinking of your own teaching and learning and how we need to adapt to the new standards. also clarified the expectation of the epa process that up until now I have not received from any other source!
So thank you both I feel well equipped to steer my team through this process.
Rachel Olowoporoku – :
At this time of self-isolation and money tight, I initially felt that this money should go towards my housekeeping, but I am happy now because it’s money well spent.
I enjoyed every aspect of the sessions, the trainers(Anne & Sam) were fabulous. good experience- writing materials superb, the support is given outstanding, over course inspiring.
I will recommend to my colleagues.
Now I am an EPA.
Rosemary walmsley, Acorn Training – :
I felt that Sam and Anne were exceptional trainers who both showed an incredible passion towards learning. The course was well run with just the right amount of PowerPoint delivery; it was not death by PowerPoint. The course material was well laid out with sufficient information to allow for me to be stretched and challenged. I found the entire delivery and inspiring and motivated me to continue and look for work as an Independent Assessor.
Sarah Fulford – :
Thoroughly enjoyed the fact I was able to start pretty much straight away. The content and knowledge that both Sam and Anne had was excellent and this was backed up by examples and putting into context. The activities were well planned and timed, and I appreciated Anne checking that I was ok with what I had to do as currently not in role.
The course has made me feel more confident about the role and ready for my forthcoming interview.
Anonymous – :
The tutors were fantastic and clearly very knowledgeable about the subject
Loraine Parkinson, Careshield – :
Gained a great insight into EPA and important areas were very well talked through in order to gain clarity around this new way of working and assessing apprentices
avril palmer-fye – :
The two day, on-line course was comprehensive, informative and highly interactive.
Anne and Samantha, the course tutors, provided up to date, practical advice and a thorough grounding in the role of the IEPA. I now feel confident and equipped to take on that role.
The activity workbooks challenged and tested your depth of knowledge and required you to carry out research to show your understanding as well as your ability to practically apply your knowledge. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in or embarking on the IEPA role.
Chris Gardener, QA Limited – :
The course was well paced, and the communication was excellent the resources were suitable and met the requirements.
Becky – :
I found the Zoom meetings to be so much better than I thought they would be. I was initially worried the content would not be as good as if it were delivered in person, but I found it to be informative and engaging.
I can’t actually think of how it could be improved. I really enjoyed the course.
Michele Budgen – :
I would highly recommend this training company, I completed my EPA with them remotely and the teaching sessions were great via Zoom.
Lots of knowledge and support along the way.
Thank you Sam and Anne
Georgina Amankwah – :
Before the course, I had less knowledge and understanding of EPA.
After the course, I know where to search for apprentice standard, I know assessment methods, I know assessment plan, gateway, and the job role for EPA. I have learnt the vocabularies to use in evaluating my decision.
I know I can now be an Independent Assessor.
Syed Ali – :
The course was very well led by two experienced practitioners with up to date knowledge. The feedback was relevant and immediate.
Challenging scenarios and questions were posed for each candidate. The virtual size of the group was just right. Anymore leaners and it may have become a diluted experience.
This was a first zoom session for this delivery but was expertly handled.
The separation into virtual rooms was a clever device and one I will use myself.
Ruth Jones – :
Worth every penny – this course was fantastic, the Zoom sessions were excellent and I learnt so much. I has helped me to think about how I can prepare my apprentices for the EPA and also I might even apply for freelance EPA roles! Thank you Best For Training
Sarah – :
I enjoyed the course with Anne and Sam, it was really interactive and I was surprised how well it worked online. I learnt a huge amount about epa and gained extra information about best practice with apprentices. thank you this was a great course!
Sam Sutton – :
Thank you Sarah, we really appreciate the feedback.