Project with report
You will complete a project and write a report. The title and scope must be agreed with the EPAO at the gateway. The report should be a maximum of 2500 words (with a 10% tolerance). You will have 12 weeks to complete the project and submit the report to the EPAO. You need to prepare and give a presentation to an independent assessor. Your presentation slides and any supporting materials should be submitted at the same time as the project output. The presentation with questions will last at least 45 minutes. The independent assessor will ask at least 6 questions about the project and presentation.
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.