Interview (controlled by the BCS)

EPA Interview Process (30 working days)

Within 10-15 working days of receiving the synoptic project, the BCS will organise an EPA interview date and time with the apprentice.

The interview date will be within 15 -20 working days of agreeing the date

The interview will be between 60 and 90 minutes in length

Prior to the interview you should review your portfolio so that you are, once again, fully familiar with the contents

You should arrange for:

the interview to take place in a quiet room where you will be undisturbed
headphones, microphone, webcam and a computer to be available for the Skype call
you have the option of having your interview with the webcam switched off
you use the webcam to display a government issued ID (passport, driving license, etc) to the interviewer
your folder (as returned to you from the college) to be available for you to refer to

The purpose of the interview is to:

confirm that you present yourself as a competent apprentice
discuss what you have learnt and achieved during the apprenticeship
explore any areas that the BCS assessor needs reassurance about
confirm the BCS assessor's opinion about the grade to be awarded
fill in any gaps in the portfolio, project or employer reference that suggest a criteria has not been met

The BCS assessor wants to find ways to award you the best possible grade they can

After the interview the BCS assessor will forward their report to the BCS within 5 working days