Staying in control of End-Point Assessments (EPAs) is crucial for End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs) to operate efficiently and meet deadlines with minimal complications or mistakes. Whereas new or smaller EPAOs tend to rely on spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, to manage their EPAs, EPA software can be instrumental in helping larger EPAOs to stay on track with the entire assessment process, with better insights into the progress of every student.
It’s vital that EPAOs and their customers can obtain insights into the progress of apprentices at any stage of the End-Point Assessment process, to ensure they understand which stage each student is at, which sessions are booked, and when tests are scheduled to be conducted.
Entrusting the entire assessment process to an Excel spreadsheet risks multiple disadvantages and problems:
- An increase in input errors can lead to missed appointments and incorrect data.
In essence, spreadsheets are not an effective long-term answer to the need for accurate and efficient apprentice tracking, with many potential problems along the way.
EPA software enables EPAOs to manage the apprenticeship journey from initial registration to final certification. Equipped with a range of cutting-edge tools and features to improve efficiency and streamline the apprentice management process, EPA software, such as epaPro, supports operational improvements in several ways:
✔ All relevant documents are safely stored and organised for quick navigation and access, whenever required and from any compatible device.
✔ End-point assessors will be able to check when EPAs are due and book them in, with full integration with Google Calendar and MS 365 to ensure that no appointment is ever missed.
✔ Assessors will be able to retain complete control over their day, simplifying their daily responsibilities and improving their ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously.
If you would like to see epaPro in action and learn more about the benefits for your business, please contact us today to arrange your free demo of our industry-leading EPA software solution.
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