SFJ Awards is the trusted and independent end-point assessment organisation of choice for public and private sector apprenticeships.
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What is end-point assessment?
The end-point assessment (EPA) is the final stage of an apprenticeship and it tests the knowledge, skills and behaviours that an apprentice has gained during their training. It must be delivered by an organisation that has not been involved in the delivery of the training itself, and that is an approved end-point assessment organisation (EPAO).
Why choose us as your EPAO?
Supportive and helpful
Supporting the apprentice, employer and training provider throughout their end-point assessment journey
Independent and trusted
Completely independent from apprenticeship employers and training providers
Industry leading experts
Recognised experts for our industry specialisms
Our sectors and specialisms
SFJ Awards is an approved independent EPAO for a number of public and private sector apprenticeship standards, including:
We work with
“SFJ Awards’ independent assessors are an excellent team of highly motivated professionals that fully support the apprentices through their EPA journey. Thank you all for your hard work and excellent collaborative approach to EPA, it is a pleasure working with you all.”
– Joanne Penhaligan, Head of Quality Assurance and Apprenticeships, Babcock International Group
“We were so impressed with the end-point assessment service provided by SFJ Awards. The team supported us throughout the whole EPA journey, were always at the end of a phone for any queries and worked collaboratively with us and our employer to ensure that everything ran smoothly. We were so pleased with the work of the Independent Assessors from SFJ Awards, they were warm and friendly and made our apprentices feel at ease. I would highly recommend SFJ Awards as an end-point assessment organisation, their approach is second to none.”
– Louise Perkins, Subject Area Manager, Weston College
Further information and guidance
Guidance and support
We want to make sure that, as an apprentice, employer and training provider, you receive the best possible guidance and support throughout your EPA journey.
Apprentice support hub
A hub for exclusive materials to help support you throughout your apprenticeship and end-point assessment.
How to become an independent assessor
Learn how you can become an Independent Assessor with SFJ Awards.
EPA frequently asked questions
Find out the answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Explore FAQsTalk to the experts
To start preparing your EPA strategy, get in touch with our expert team.
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