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PREPARING FOR YOUR EPA
EPA Introduction Meeting
Your invigilator will then send you an email with all the information that you need to prepare you for your assessment. They will follow this up with a phone call to explain to you about:
ü how your EPA session will run
ü ID check
ü room and pocket check
ü run through the documents that we have sent to you
They will also be able to answer any questions that you may have.
You will be able to get to know your invigilator and they will be your point of contact should you have any further questions, and they will also be the person who will be hosting your live EPA session.
Tech Test
Your invigilator will also arrange to carry out a tech test with you prior to your assessment date. This is a very short session where we check that you can access your remote EPA session using the equipment and internet access that you will be using for your live EPA session and to familiarise you with how your EPA will be run on the day.
Both the introduction meeting and tech test will be arranged for a time that is convenient for you.
Mock Materials
There are mock questions that you can complete and a mock video that you can watch before your assessment takes place. We know that apprentices who complete the mock questions and watch the mock video generally perform better, so we strongly recommend that you take the mock materials.
EPA PREPARATION
Your Preparation
· You need a compatible device ( Laptop, ipad, tablet) and a stable internet connection via broadband ** if you are relying on a hotspot via phone for internet, please get in touch to discuss **
· You must be alone in the room and not disturbed
· Make sure you can sit comfortably to use your device
· Your phone and other electronic devices must be outside the room (smart watch, Alexa etc )
· We will do several visual room checks to confirm that your room is exam compliant
· You should have with you a pen, piece of paper (not a notepad) the 3 printed documents
· Your train driver license.
· Download the Zoom app to your device and you can do a preliminary test vis this link: http://zoom.us/test
or Download the Teams Webrowser/App
· Prior to the EPA we are available to support you, give you all the information you need and answer any questions.
· We carry out the tech test prior to the EPA, so we know that your device has the full functions of zoom
· On the day we make sure your EPA is executed fairly and in accordance with the Apprenticeship Standard.