EPAO approved to assess PR and Communications Assistant

1^st for EPA, an end point assessment organisation, has been approved to assess the Public Relations and Communications Assistant level 4 apprenticeship standard.

The EPAO, which launched its apprentice assessment service in early 2020, offers a collaborative approach to assessment, working with training providers to support employers and apprentices through end point assessment. Combined with remote assessment, online scheduling and the time-saving ACE360 system, the EPAO is quickly changing the face of assessment.

End point assessment (EPA) for PR and Communications Assistant includes a multiple-choice knowledge test, followed by a work-based project. Apprentices then write a project report and carry out a short presentation before having a Q&A with an assessor.

Managing Director Helen Shinner said: “We’re thrilled to add the PR and Comms standard to our offer. We already assess all the marketing standards so PR and Communications fits nicely with our field if expertise. 1^st for EPA will bring our simple approach to EPA to this standard and do all we can to support apprentices, training providers and employers through end point assessment.”

1^st for EPA’s support includes advice on what to expect from EPA, how to prepare and tips for best practice. The 1^st for EPA team is available by phone, email or video call to provide guidance on how the EPA process works.

1^st for EPA is now accepting registrations for PR and Communications Assistant apprentices as well as all marketing, digital marketing, HR and business admin standards.