As a hiring manager, one of your main goals is to prepare apprentices to truly to hit the ground running when their apprenticeship is complete. EPA provides an unbiased, standardised assessment of an apprentice’s knowledge, skills, and behaviour, benchmarked against industry-recognised standards.
Rather than relying on theoretical knowledge, EPA tests apprentices through practical, job-related tasks that mirror real-world scenarios. This gives them the chance to showcase their ability and apply what they've learnt directly in the workplace.
By assessing each apprentice against nationally agreed-upon standards, EPA ensures consistency and quality across the entire industry, so you know apprentices are capable. No more surprises – just reliable, actionable data to help you make confident hiring decisions.
For employers working with complex or high-risk roles, there is immense peace of mind that comes when you can trust that your apprentice is truly job-ready, after they complete their training.
Of course, there is pressure on all parties, and the apprentice may also be anxious or nervous about whether they will pass. The most reliable way to reduce the stress for the candidate and the cost for the employer is the support that prepares apprentices to pass their EPA on the first time of asking.
When you invest in making apprentices assessment-ready, you increase pass rates, decrease the cost of retakes, and reduce the time and work required for managers and employees. Here is how to best provide that support.