Degree Apprenticeship EPA Resource Centre

Degree Apprenticeship End Point Assessment Main Guidance - May 2020

From November 2024 - Supplementary Guidance for CTP apprentices (V3)

Degree Apprenticeship Professional Discussion Supplementary Guidance document

Key Differences Between the DA-APC and L-APC

The Chartered Town Planner apprenticeship standard and assessment plan can be found via the links below:

• Chartered Town Planner Standard

• Chartered Town Planner End Point Assessment Plan 

• Reflective Journal template

• PDP template

• Degree Apprenticeship Gateway Declaration Form

• DA Licentiate Application form

• DA-APC Application Form

• DA-APC Sponsor Declaration Form

• DA-APC Corroborator Declaration Form

• Personal Details and Payment Form

End Point Assessment Appeals Policy

The RTPI manages a robust End Point Assessment (EPA) process for the Chartered Town Planner apprenticeship and wants to ensure that apprentices undergo fair and reliable assessment.  We take several steps to ensure applications are assessed to a high standard, however, if an apprentice feels that the correct procedure has not been followed, you have the right to appeal.

This appeals policy applies to apprentices completing the Chartered Town Planner apprenticeship EPA only.

Professional Discussion

You have the right to appeal if you feel that the Professional Discussion was not conducted properly, or you were treated unfairly. Appeals relating to the Professional Discussion must be made within 21 days of the result being issued. If you are considering an appeal, we advise that you discuss this with your employer before emailing the Head of Professional Development & Education at [email protected] clearly stating the grounds for appeal.

Before making an appeal in relation to the Professional Discussion, apprentices are encouraged to contact the Education Team to discuss their circumstances.  The Education Team can be contacted on 44(0) 7929 1411 or [email protected]

Apprentices must follow the Professional Discussion Appeal Procedure

Degree Apprenticeship APC

The Membership Team manages a robust membership assessment process and takes several steps to ensure your application is assessed to a high standard. However, if an apprentice feels that something has gone wrong, they have the right to appeal the outcome of their assessment in accordance with the RTPI’s Membership Appeal Procedure.

Before making an appeal regarding the DA APC, apprentices are encouraged to discuss this with their employer and contact the Membership Team to discuss their circumstances. The Membership Team can be contacted directly on 44(0)20 7929 9462 or [email protected].

Apprentices wishing to lodge an appeal against the assessment of an application for RTPI Chartered membership must download and follow the Membership Appeal Procedure.

• Reflective Journal Advice Note

• Corroborating Your Submission Advice Note

• Mentoring Advice note
• Professional Discussion Privacy Notice
• Planning Enforcement Experience Advice Note

• Bitesize module: Introduction to Professional Ethics

• Bitesize module: Writing Professional Development Plans (PDP)

• Degree Apprenticeship EPA Checklist
• RTPI Code of Professional Conduct
• RTPI Practice Advice on Ethics and Professional Standards
• RTPI resources related to the economy and growth
• Additional PDP resources
• DA-APC PCS checklist June 2021
• DA-APC Case study indicative outline
• Assessor handbook

• Webinars and events