About Us
1st Awards are your End Point Assessment Specialists. We are a trusted partner that will provide high-quality, fair and reliable End Point Assessment (EPA) services. We dedicate our approach to delivering personable assessments whilst recognising the need to remain highly compliant. Our low-risk track record means every apprentice is in a safe pair of hands whilst on the EPA journey with 1st Awards
Collectively, our experience has been obtained within the highest quality of industry recognition within the education and professional sectors.
We pride ourselves on the personable experience, tailoring your organisation’s needs to meet the Institute for Apprenticeships requirements.
We can proudly boast a wealth of knowledge in Apprenticeships, Work Based Learning and End Point Assessment within the public and private sectors.
Foremost, we have been in the industry and have a robust knowledge in our areas of expertise which enables us to understand the assessment process towards your company’s requirements.
Our Mission
1st Awards, our mission is to shape the future workforce by delivering first-class End Point Assessments conducted by industry experts. We believe that consistently effective assessment is crucial for recognising and validating the skills and competencies of apprentices, contributing to their success in their chosen sector.
Our Values
Support
We pride ourselves on our commitment to client satisfaction. We provide ongoing support throughout the assessment journey and offer easy access to the Team. We offer Support Packages, User Guides, FAQ’s and mock material as standard.
Response
1st Awards ensure communication is clear and guarantee rapid response times. We understand that if you are seeking support, you will require this within a quick turnaround time
Agile
Our approach is adaptable, allowing us to align with your scheduling and operational needs.
Honest
1st Awards act with integrity in all we do. We maintain an honest relationship with our clients, providing clear expectations and consistent updates throughout the process.
Why Choose Us?
Each organisation has unique requirements. Our detailed understanding of this drives the need to provide bespoke EPA solutions designed to meet the specific needs of employers, apprentices and training providers. Our assessment process is efficient, effective and seamless and always complies with the specific requirements detailed in IfATE guidance. Foremost, we have a robust knowledge in our areas of expertise which enables us to understand the assessment process to suit your company’s requirements.
Our assessors are highly experienced Industry Professionals with extensive knowledge in Apprenticeships and End Point Assessment across various sectors, including:
Industry Insight
Having been actively involved in the industry, we have cultivated robust knowledge in our areas of expertise. This first-hand experience empowers us to comprehensively understand the assessment process and how it relates to your company's specific needs. We recognise that each organisation has unique challenges, and we strive to align our assessments with your company culture and objectives.
Our Approach
We focus on delivering a personable experience that prioritises your organisation’s goals. Our services include:
Comprehensive Assessments: We conduct thorough evaluations to ensure apprentices are fully prepared for their roles.
Flexible Solutions: Our approach is adaptable, allowing us to align with your scheduling and operational needs.
Integrity and Transparency: We maintain an honest relationship with our clients, providing clear expectations and consistent updates throughout the process.
Foremost, we have been in the industry and have a robust knowledge in our areas of expertise which enables us to understand the assessment process towards your company’s requirements.
Our Commitment to Quality
At 1st Awards, we are committed to:
Delivering Tailored Assessments: We customise each End Point Assessment to reflect your organisation's ethos and operational needs.
Ensuring Compliance: All assessments meet the rigorous standards set by the Institute for Apprenticeships.
Providing Flexible Solutions: We accommodate your organisation's schedule and preferences, ensuring a seamless assessment experience.
Offering Constructive Feedback: Our assessments include clear, actionable feedback to support the development of your apprentices.
Responsive Support
We pride ourselves on our commitment to client satisfaction. Our team provides ongoing support throughout the assessment journey, ensuring clear communication, quick response times and compliance at all times.
Our Team
It has taken us five years to assemble our "1st Awarders" and operations team. We are very proud of the service we offer and the teams efforts everyday to ensure our apprentices receive the best possible attention.
Governance
1st Awards is a privately owned End Point Assessment Organisation that is Directed by its’ two founders with the primary objective of providing consistently fair and reliable End Point Assessments for a range of apprenticeship standards.
1st Awards have a separate governance structure which operates independently of the day to day operations. The Board is primarily responsible for ensuring that 1st Awards pursues its’ quality and compliance objectives and in doing so, remains financially robust.