An important aspect of the reform of apprenticeships is the end point assessment (EPA). The EPA is undertaken by an independent assessment organisation. Apprenticeship Assessment Organisations (AAOs) are responsible for designing, administering and marking assessments. Apprenticeship standards can have more …
Trailblazer Amy Smith discusses how new apprenticeships are unlocking talent. What does a visual effects apprentice learn about? How has the visual effects ‘apprenticeship landscape’ changed over the past 3 years, and where is it heading now? Why were some in …
The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test that an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learned can be …
Every day, the Institute for Apprenticeships is working with employers to create and develop new apprenticeship standards. We’re doing this to raise the quality of apprenticeships, and to replace all the old apprenticeship frameworks by 2020.
Apprentices are the future of businesses. The UK is facing a skills shortage across many sectors and employers need highly skilled workers. Apprenticeships can close that gap by training young people.
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