You’re going to take the end point assessment, which is the last part of your apprenticeship in digital marketing. Already feeling anxious? We have made this guide for that reason. We’ll explain all the details of the level 3 digital marketing end point assessment, provide my best advice for your success, and hopefully allay any fears you may have!
What is EPA in Digital Marketing?
In short, the last challenge in the level 3 digital marketing apprenticeship program is the End Point Assessment, or EPA. It signifies the conclusion of your education with your training provider and the attainment of all the necessary skills to successfully complete your apprenticeship! Usually, it happens in the last few months of the course.
What is involved in the Digital Marketing EPA?
The four main parts of the digital marketing EPA are as follows:
- An Employer’s Reference
- An Employer’s Portfolio
- A Project Synoptic
- An Interview
The good news is that you will have already completed two of these components by the time you finish the course and are prepared to start your EPA. In this blog, we will concentrate on and walk you through the synoptic project and interview, which are the last two EPA components.
What is the digital marketing EPA synoptic project?
Synoptic project is one of the main elements of the digital marketer End Point Assessment, as was previously mentioned. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and abilities when you are asked to react to a hypothetical situation. Depending on your training provider, the duration of the digital marketing EPA may vary, but it typically takes place over four working days.
Some useful tips
Refresh your memory: Refreshing your memory is one of the best things you can do to get ready for the EPA digital marketing synoptic project. This refers to reviewing the training materials or notes you’ve completed during your digital marketing apprenticeship. Consider how you could connect your project to important ideas such as the content honeycomb model or the customer lifecycle.
Complete a mock: For your preparation, most training providers will assign you a mock synoptic project to finish before the EPA. Why don’t you discuss your preparations for the end point assessment synoptic project with your coach?
Don’t panic: We are aware that this is easier said than done, as the end point assessment can occasionally feel very demanding. Here, I would advise you to step back and inhale deeply. Spend some time reading all of the provided materials and getting familiar with the synoptic project. After all, if you’re not in the right mindset, you won’t be able to finish the project to the best of your abilities.
What is a digital marketing EP interview?
The level 3 digital marketing apprenticeship culminates with the interview. This is a professional conversation between the assessor and you, the apprentice. Make sure you are completely familiar with the questions the assessor will pose regarding the information in your portfolio, the synoptic project, and occasionally even the employers reference. Although it may sound intimidating, hopefully using my best advice, you’ll ace the interview.
Some tips for interview process
Practice
It’s true what they say: practice makes perfect. We found that having “mock” meetings with managers is helpful. This gives more inspiration for how to articulate the projects.
Use STAR framework
If you’re not familiar with the STAR framework, you really should be! This is a really clever method to organize your answers in the end-of-term assessment interview. Star framework can be elaborated as having awareness of Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
Enjoy the process
We know this sounds strange, but bear with me! The interviewer is not there to mislead or expose you. They truly want to award you the highest grade they can. I advise attempting to change your perspective to one that is more optimistic rather than slipping into panic mode, which can be quite easy to do. Make the most of the interview by showcasing your accomplishments and outlining all the lessons you’ve learned during your apprenticeship.
