As an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) we’re Ofqual-recognised and have been considered as outstanding overall by our External Quality Assurance Provider (EQAP).
We deliver End Point Assessment (EPA) for five standards from level 3 to level 7.
Apprenticeship journey
We work closely with employers, apprentices and training providers to deliver successful apprenticeship outcomes.
Enrolment
The apprentice is registered with a training provider who completes the initial assessment and makes sure the apprentice understands their journey. The employer chooses the End Point Assessment Organisation.
On programme
The apprentice learns the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) needed to be occupationally competent. The apprentice, training provider and employer have regular progress reviews.
Gateway
The apprentice, training provider and employer discuss readiness for the End Point Assessment (EPA). The employer confirms the apprentice is occupationally competent and the apprentice or training provider submits the Gateway evidence. The CIPD confirm all necessary documentation has been submitted and book in the EPA.
End Point Assessment
The apprentice has the opportunity to demonstrate their competence and showcase the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) that they’ve developed throughout their apprenticeship. The apprentice’s evidence is assessed against the standard by a friendly and supportive CIPD assessor.
Results
Results are released approximately two to three weeks after the End Point Assessment with a helpful feedback report. The CIPD requests the apprenticeship certificate from IfATE on the apprentice’s behalf.
Costs and fees
Find out more about costs and fees related to our End Point Assessment services.
Why choose the CIPD for End Point Assessment?
As the only professional body in the world that can confer individual Chartered status on people professionals, we set professional standards and provide the expertise to drive the people profession forward.
Employers and training providers choose us as their EPAO because of our commitment to quality.
Dedicated team
Our dedicated EPA team are on hand to support throughout the apprenticeship journey. Email us at myepa@cipd.co.uk
Expert assessors
Our assessors are knowledgeable, friendly and supportive and have extensive expertise in HR and L&D. All our assessors are members of the CIPD and demonstrate our values of being customer first, collaborative, expert, impactful and innovative.
Guidance and resources
Our guidance and resources are designed to support apprentices and training providers to understand the requirements of EPA and make sure apprentices are set up for success.
CIPD Membership
We’re the career partner of almost 160,000 people professionals across the world. Completing your EPA will make you eligible to join this growing and vibrant community. Use this form to apply once you have passed your EPA.
"We are proud to work with the CIPD as our End Point Assessment Organisation. Our relationship brings so much value to our teams and our apprentices, supporting our vision to be a destination employer."
Here’s just a few of the employers and training providers that have chosen to partner with the CIPD as their EPAO.
As the professional body for the people profession, the CIPD has huge experience in assessing professional standards for HR, L&D and OD
Support materials equipping you for success
Costs and fees related to apprenticeship programmes.