EPA Fee Structure 2023
| Apprenticeship Standard: ST0343 Veterinary Nurse | |
| Fee (excluding VAT) | £3000 |
| Re-sit/Re-take Fees | The EPA payment includes unlimited attempts at the Professional Discussion, at the employer’s discretion. The apprentice is permitted three attempts to pass the Practical Assessment (OSCE). Failure to do so will require the apprentice to return to the Gateway. On returning to the Gateway, the full EPA fee will be charged. |
| Professional Fees | RCVS fees are not covered by the EPA fees |
| Apprenticeship Standard: ST0397 Animal Care and Welfare | |
| Fee (excluding VAT) | £995 |
| Re-sit/Re-take Fees | The initial EPA fee includes one attempt at each component and charges thereafter for re-sits/re-takes are: £696 – Practical Assessment £395 – Professional Discussion On returning to the Gateway, the full EPA fee will be charged. |
| Apprenticeship Standard: ST0943 Dog Groomer | |
| Fee (excluding VAT) | £995 |
| Re-it/Re-take Fees | The initial EPA fee includes one attempt at each component and charges thereafter for re-sits/re-takes are: £545 – Practical Observation with questions £395 – Interview underpinned by portfolio £55 – Knowledge Test On returning to the Gateway, the full EPA fee will be charged. |
| Payment |
| EPA fees must be paid prior to the EPA taking place. |
| Refunds |
| Refunds or partial refunds will not be paid for attempts not required or not attempted. |
| Fee Charges |
| EPA fees offered are liable to change without notice. Once the fees have been paid, the fee will be honoured at the rate paid |
| Cancellation and Amendments | ||
| Stage: | Period | Fee (Excluding VAT): |
| Amendments to booking | Between booking confirmation and up to ten working days to the date of the EPA or first element thereof | £55 administration Fee |
| Cancellations | 90-61 working days to the date of the EPA | £55 administration Fee |
| 60-31 working days to the date of the EPA | £55 administration Fee £50 cancellation Fee | |
| 30-11 working days to the date of the EPA | £55 administration Fee £190 cancellation Fee | |
| ten working days or fewer to the date of the EPA | Vet Skill Limited will not refund any part of an EPA fee where there is fewer than ten (10) working days’ notice given prior to the start of the apprentice’s EPA or element thereof |
| Appeals | Fees |
| Assessment enquiry and/or appeal* | £100 |
| Independent (external) review | £500 |
| OSCE Appeals * | £250 |
| *One fee only payable when enquiry leads to subsequent appeal. Appeal and review fees refundable where an appeal/review is successful. |
| Value Added Tax (VAT) – VAT Reg. No. 357095868 |
| All invoices will include VAT unless notified otherwise. If your organisation is VAT exempt please complete a VAT Exemption Certificate which can be located on our website www.vetskill.com within policies and procedures. Please return completed VAT Exemption Certificates to epao@vetskill.com |