End-point assessment (EPA) service

ILM combines unparalleled expertise with digital innovation to deliver a high quality EPA service to complete your Management Apprenticeship programmes.

Over one million leaders and managers have trusted ILM to recognise their skills and last year, we provided qualifications for more apprentices than any other management specialist.

Together with City & Guilds, we are raising the bar for apprentices, employers and training providers alike.

 

Our new End-point assessment for Operations / Departmental Manager was published on 15 January

Visit our webpage for more information on the new standard.

Discover what’s new


  • Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor EPA – version 2
    What has changed?

    With the number of assessment methods reduced from four to two, centres and apprentices can expect a more relevant assessment experience that clearly links the on-programme learning with the EPA event.

    Including the removal of the knowledge test and competency based interview, replaced by a presentation and professional discussion, there has been a definite shift in the assessment approach.

    Find out more

  • Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor EPA – version 1
    What is involved in Level 3 End-point assessment?
    • 20% portfolio of work - a mixture of written documents, audio and video evidence that showcases the professional application of their on-programme learning.
    • 30% online knowledge test - the apprentice showcases their leadership and management knowledge by answering a series of questions, explaining how they would respond to a range of different scenarios. Assessed via online on-demand testing through the evolve platform.
    • 30% competency based interview - a one-to-one interview with the apprentice, using structured questions to test their understanding and application of knowledge, and to assess their soft skills, behaviours and personal leadership style.
    • 20% professional discussion - the ILM assessor leads a detailed discussion around the apprentice’s personal and professional development, looking for clear evidence of focused CPD and how this has been applied to improve their performance in the workplace.
    Download the Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship Assessment Plan

    Download our guide to the Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard

    Download the EPA Pack, mapping document, recording forms and sample test by logging into Walled Garden (existing customers only)
    Please contact your Walled Garden administrator for login details.

    How is assessment graded?

    Apprentices must gain a minimum of 50% in each of the four assessments in order to pass the overall assessment. They can achieve a grade of either pass (50-59%), merit (60-69%) or distinction (70%+)


    How much does the EPA Service cost?

    ILM's End Point assessment service for the Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship standard is £650.

    Product

    Code

    Fee
     Team Leader/Supervisor EPA

    9308-12

    		 £650
     Knowledge test resit £15
     Portfolio review resit £235
     Professional discussion resit £155
     Interview resit £220

  • Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager EPA - version 2
    What has changed?

    With the number of assessment methods reduced from five to two, centres and apprentices can expect a more relevant assessment experience that clearly links the on-programme learning with the EPA event.

    With the removal of the knowledge test and competency based interview, replaced by a project proposal and professional discussion, there has been a definite shift in the assessment approach.

    Find out more

  • Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager EPA - version 1
    Previous version 1 assessment plan - EPA product code: 9309-12
    Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship

    Level 5 managers are responsible for everything from creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects, and leading and managing teams, to managing change, financial and resource management. Responsibilities also include talent management, coaching and mentoring. Roles may include those of Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Manager, Department Manager as well as other specialist managers.

    Funding cap: £7,000

    Additional information and downloads:

    Alternative on-programme ILM qualifications:

  • Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeships (CMDA)
    What is involved in Level 6 CMDA End-point assessment?
    • 55% portfolio of work - mixture of written documents, audio and video evidence that showcases the professional application of their on-programme learning.
    • 25% work based project - a substantive piece of work undertaken towards the end of the apprenticeship demonstrating the application of skills and knowledge accumulated.
    • 20% work-based presentation and interview - a 15-minute presentation to a panel made up of the independent assessor, training provider and employer, describing the objectives and outputs of their work-based project, including the challenges and issues faced, and the interpersonal and behavioural skills they displayed, followed by a 15 minute Q&A.
    Successful completion of Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship EPA through ILM also provides access to:
    Professional Recognition Awards (PRAs) - Providing formal acknowledgement under Royal Charter of on-the-job learning and lifetime post-nominal letters.

    Co-branded Digital Credentials - Enabling higher education institutions to track the progress of their alumni and to reach new audiences as their careers develop.

    Download the full Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Assessment Plan

    Download our guide to the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship standard

    Download the EPA Pack by logging into Walled Garden (existing customers only)
    Please contact your Walled Garden administrator for login details.

    How is assessment graded?

    All candidates must participate in all assessment methods of the EPA and achieve a minimum of 50% to pass each component. They can achieve a grade of either pass (50-59 marks), merit (60-69 marks) or distinction (70+ marks).


    How much does the EPA Service cost?

    ILM's End-point assessment service for the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) standard is £1,200 per apprentice. 

    Product

    Code

    Fee
     Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship EPA

    9310-12

    		 £1,200
     Portfolio review resit £340
     Work based project review resit £340
     Panel presentation and interview resit £495
  • Senior Leader Master's Degree Apprenticeship (SLMDA)

    We are currently in the process of developing assessments and further guidance for the Senior Leader Master's Degree Apprenticeship standard .

    Successful completion of the Senior Leader Master's Degree Apprenticeship EPA through ILM also includes:

    Professional Recognition Awards (PRAs) - Providing formal acknowledgement under Royal Charter of on-the-job learning and lifetime post-nominal letters.

    Co-branded Digital Credentials - Enabling higher education institutions to track the progress of their alumni and to reach new audiences as their careers develop.

    Download the full Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship Assessment Plan

    Download our guide to the Senior Leader Master's Degree Apprenticeship Standard

    Download the EPA Pack and recording form by logging into Walled Garden (existing customers only)

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Flexible options

We offer you the freedom to mix and match ILM Apprentice Services, to build the package that meets your needs. Whether you want to dual accredit your programme, provide routes to professional membership or just need EPA, the choice is yours.



Customer-friendly fees

Unlike other End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs), we align our EPA fees to ESFA funding payments. ILM customers pay a single £25 per learner registration fee upfront and the balance when EPA is completed. No high initial costs locking you in.

Digital innovation

Every apprentice that is registered for EPA with us gets access to:

Get-to-Gateway – our digital solution that combines a Learning Management System (LMS) with our industry-leading e-Portfolio, which supports both on-programme delivery and preparation for a successful end-point assessment.

EPA Preparation tool – providing e-learning support targeting areas like presentation and interview skills, reflection and analysis to build confidence going into the assessment.

EPA Digital Credentials – on successful completion of assessment. Providing a verified, visual representation of knowledge and skills attained during a Management Apprenticeship, Digital Credentials allow your apprentices to raise their online professional profile and bring their skills to life. We issue digital credentials to learners who have completed their ILM programmes, allowing them to share their successes and achievements online. Visit the digital credential webpage to learn more.

Digital Credentials


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Getting started

New to ILM or City & Guilds?

Please complete our application form to be approved to offer ILM End-point assessment for leadership and management apprenticeship standards.

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Already working with us?

To apply for EPA through the quality portal on Walled Garden select EPA Application from the drop-down list in ‘Online Forms’.

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Other EPA enquires

If you are an employer, a training provider or an assessor and would like to speak to us about End-point assessment please complete our enquiry form.



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Useful information

Some useful links related to ILM End-point assessment

For Training Providers

  • End-point assessment: Checklist for training providers (pdf)
  • End-point assessment: How to choose an End-point assessment organisation (pdf)
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For Employers

  • End-point assessment: Checklist for employers (pdf)
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Useful EPA information

Some useful links related to ILM End-point assessment including: our eight step EPA guide, FAQs and our EPA manual.


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