Apprenticeship glossary

Resit and retake

What does Resit and retake mean?

Your options in England if you don't pass your end-point assessment first time. A resit means doing one or more parts again without extra training; a retake means more training first.

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Guide End-point assessment explained How you're assessed at the end of an apprenticeship in England: who runs it, what "gateway" means, what happens if you don't pass, and how assessment is changing. Applies to: England
End-point assessment (EPA)
In England, the independent assessment at the end of an apprenticeship that checks you can do the job. It uses at least two methods, such as a practical test, a project or an interview.
Assessment plan
In England, the document that sets out how an apprenticeship's end-point assessment works. It's different for every apprenticeship.
End-point assessment organisation (EPAO)
The independent organisation that runs your end-point assessment in England. It's separate from your training provider.
Gateway
In England, the check near the end of an apprenticeship when your employer and training provider agree you're ready for your end-point assessment.
Results day
The day exam results come out. If an apprenticeship offer depends on your grades, it's the day the employer checks them.
Right to work
Being legally allowed to work in the UK. Many employers say they can't sponsor visas for apprentices, so you need the right to work for the whole apprenticeship.

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