The number of times an apprentice can resit a failed End-Point Assessment (EPA) component is determined by the specific apprenticeship standard and is outlined within its Assessment Plan.
Standard-Specific Rules
Each Assessment Plan will set out:
Whether resits and/or retakes are permitted
Any limits on the number of attempts
The conditions under which a resit or retake can take place
This information can typically be found:
Within the section relating to the individual assessment component, or
In a dedicated resit/retake section of the Assessment Plan
If No Maximum Attempts Are Stated
If the Assessment Plan does not specify a maximum number of resit attempts, the component may be:
Retaken multiple times, as needed
Subject to employer agreement and approval
Time Limits on Resits
Some standards also include time restrictions for resits. For example:
A requirement that all resits must be completed within a defined period (e.g. within 3 months of the original attempt)
If this timeframe is exceeded, the apprentice may be required to:
Retake the entire EPA, rather than just the individual component
Important Considerations
Providers should always check the latest version of the Assessment Plan for the relevant standard
Employers may have a role in approving whether a resit is supported
Delays in completing resits could impact overall completion timelines and certification