Training providers can share preferred dates for End-Point Assessment (EPA), but final scheduling is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Providing Preferred Dates
When submitting a learner to gateway in ACE360, providers have the opportunity to:
Indicate preferred EPA dates
Highlight any scheduling preferences that align with employer or learner availability
These preferences will be taken into consideration during the booking process.
Availability and Scheduling
An EPA Coordinator will review all preferred dates provided
While EAL will make every effort to accommodate these preferences, this is not guaranteed, as scheduling depends on factors such as:
Assessor availability
The specific standard and pathway
Location and logistics
Providing Unavailable Dates
Providers can also support effective scheduling by:
Supplying dates when the learner is unavailable (e.g. annual leave, work commitments)
During the booking process:
These dates will be avoided wherever possible, helping to reduce the need for rescheduling
Best Practice
To improve the likelihood of securing suitable dates, providers should:
Provide clear and realistic preferred dates at the point of gateway submission
Include any known constraints or blackout periods
Ensure information is accurate and up to date