EWPAs were introduced as an alternative assessment for experienced workers to gain Level 2 NVQs . It is designed to test the practical competence and underpinning knowledge of Learners across the full range of competencies.
Experienced Learners who would prefer to demonstrate their competence using a one-off practical assessment as opposed to the current method of observation on site combined with portfolio building can apply for EWPA. This method is not being introduced to replace existing assessment methods, but instead, to offer an alternative.