This title slide introduces "Workshop 1: Introduction to EPA & Achieving Distinction" for the Business Analyst Level 4 EPA. It serves as an End Point Assessment Guide tailored for Level 4 Apprentices.

Workshop 1: Introduction to EPA & Achieving Distinction

End Point Assessment Guide for Level 4 Apprentices

The Workshop Agenda outlines four key sessions: an introduction to EPA overview, structure, and process; detailed grading criteria for pass, merit, distinction, and excellence; guidance on gateway importance, success mindset, professionalism, and preparation; and a knowledge check with a 5-question quiz, open Q&A, and final reflections. This structure ensures participants understand End Point Assessment requirements and best practices.

Workshop Agenda

1. EPA Overview & Structure

Introduction to End Point Assessment purpose, structure, and process.

2. Grading Criteria & Distinction

Detailed criteria for pass, merit, distinction, and excellence standards.

3. Gateway, Mindset & Preparation

Gateway importance, success mindset, professionalism, and key preparation actions.

4. Knowledge Check & Q&A

5-question multiple-choice quiz, open Q&A, and final reflection points. Source: Workshop 1: Introduction to Business Analyst Level 4 EPA

The EPA is the final apprenticeship stage that assesses occupational competence, including a Gateway review and multiple phases. Its purpose is to validate industry-standard skills and knowledge.

EPA Structure and Purpose

• EPA: Final apprenticeship stage assessing occupational competence
• Includes Gateway review and multiple EPA phases
• Purpose: Validates industry-standard skills and knowledge

Source: Workshop 1: Business Analyst Level 4 EPA

The slide outlines grading criteria across three phases: Presentation (Clarity, Evidence at 20%), Professional Discussion (Knowledge, Behaviours at 40%), and Situational Judgement (Analysis, Solutions at 40%). It presents this information in a table format with columns for Phase, Criteria, and Weight.

Grading Criteria Overview

Source: EPA Phase Breakdown

Distinction requires consistent excellence across all EPA phases, exceptional evidence with in-depth analysis, demonstrated leadership behaviours, and 80%+ scores in every area. The slide ends with a reflection prompt to self-assess your readiness for distinction.

What 'Distinction' Looks Like

• Consistent excellence across all EPA phases
• Exceptional evidence with in-depth analysis
• Demonstrated leadership behaviours throughout
• Achieve 80%+ scores in every area
• [Reflection: Self-assess your distinction readiness]

Source: Workshop 1: Introduction to BA Level 4 EPA

The Gateway is a critical checkpoint involving a final review of your portfolio, mocks, and fit declaration, determining EPA eligibility—failure means no assessment or apprenticeship completion, so prepare meticulously. Adopt a success mindset that is growth-oriented, professional, resilient, and proactive, embracing feedback, staying committed, and demonstrating excellence for a Distinction grade.

Gateway Importance & Success Mindset

Source: Workshop 1: BA Level 4 EPA Introduction

To prepare effectively, build a robust portfolio of evidence, practice mock assessments regularly, and seek constructive feedback consistently. Additionally, develop essential professional behaviors and master effective time management.

Key Preparation Actions

• Build a robust portfolio of evidence
• Practice mock assessments regularly
• Seek constructive feedback consistently
• Develop essential professional behaviours
• Master effective time management

Source: Workshop 1: Introduction to BA Level 4 EPA

This slide presents a 5-question knowledge check on EPA topics via multiple-choice format. It covers EPA purpose (Assessment), minimum distinction (80%), Gateway role (Checkpoint), main EPA phase (Professional Discussion), and key behaviour (Professionalism).

Knowledge Check (5 MCQs)

• EPA purpose? a) Training b) Assessment
• Distinction minimum? a) 50% b) 80%
• Gateway role? Checkpoint
• Main EPA phase? Professional Discussion
• Key behaviour? Professionalism

Source: Workshop 1: Introduction to BA Level 4 EPA