Mastering End-point Assessment: Everything you Need to Know

Mastering End-point Assessment: Everything you Need to Know

End-point assessment (EPA) is the final hurdle in an apprenticeship, determining whether an apprentice has gained the necessary skills, knowledge, and behaviours to succeed in their chosen field. Preparing for this assessment can be daunting, but with the right approach, you can confidently navigate the process and demonstrate your job readiness.  Here are five tips every apprentice needs to have the best chance of passing EPA. 1. Understand the Grading Criteria One of the most critical steps in preparing for the EPA is understanding the grading criteria. Each apprenticeship standard has specific requirements that outline what is expected of you.…
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The Data Explosion: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Dive into Data Skills 

The Data Explosion: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Dive into Data Skills 

In 2018 Forbes estimated that 90 percent of the world’s data had been created in the previous two years. The explosive growth in data has not slowed down since then, with four times as much data created in 2023 compared to 2018. This article will guide you through the scale of data growth, the impact on various industries, and how you can benefit from building or refining your ability to work with data.The scale of data growthIn 2010 the world produced 2 zettabytes of data. A zettabyte is one trillion gigabytes of data. To try to grasp such an enormous number,…
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