Apprentice support hub
The EPA journey is different for everyone, but every apprentice will feel the pressures of working, training and preparing for EPA all at the same time.
This apprenticeship information hub will try to ease some of your anxieties around EPA by helping you understand what to expect from it and how to prepare for it.
In this section:
Apprentice stories
Chelsea Greenfield
Chelsea came to her PCSO apprenticeship with Sussex Police after previously working in childcare. Learn about Chelsea’s apprenticeship experience.
Josh Manley
Meet Josh Manley, a firefighter apprentice from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Loren Sims
After working in the contact centre at Sussex Police for 4 years, Loren got a taste for front-line policing and decided to apply for the PCSO apprenticeship.
Andy Majer
Andy Majer was in the army for 12 years before starting an apprenticeship to become a firefighter. Find out more.
Marcos Miranda de la Fuente
Find out about Marcos’ PCSO apprenticeship with Sussex Police.
Joseph Smith
Discover how Joseph started his firefighter career with County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service.
Patricia Montoya
Meet emergency contact handler Patricia, who completed an apprenticeship with Thames Valley Police in 2021.
Lauren Bradshaw
Read about Lauren’s apprenticeship journey with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Wellbeing help and resources
Apprentices may often feel like they have a lot riding on their course. Particular with the EPA looming, it’s important to make sure you manage your stress levels and take precautions to help yourself de-stress when you can.
Find out where you can find some resources to help you manage your wellbeing whilst on your apprenticeship journey.
Wellbeing resources