What is apprenticeship Assessment?
Apprenticeship assessment is how an apprentice shows they can do the job they’ve been trained for.
It brings together everything they’ve learned during their apprenticeship and gives them the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and behaviours in a structured, fair and consistent way.
How apprenticeship assessment works
Apprenticeship assessment is designed to reflect real work.
It focuses on how apprentices apply their knowledge, skills and behaviours in practice, rather than how well they can recall information.
Assessment is built around the occupational standard and uses appropriate methods to give a valid and reliable picture of performance.
No matter how assessment is delivered, decisions are always made against clear criteria and grading outcomes. This ensures every apprentice is assessed fairly and consistently.
how the reforms are changing assessment
Apprenticeship assessment is evolving.
The reforms introduce more flexibility in how assessment is delivered, while keeping the same high standards.
The direction is clear. Assessment is becoming more integrated, more flexible and more reflective of real work.
what is changing in apprenticeship assessment
assessment methods defined
Each standard will include clearly defined assessment methods designed to reflect real work and give a valid picture of competence.
employer involvement
Employers will play a stronger role in confirming behaviours, ensuring assessment reflects real workplace performance.
sampling introduced
Sampling will be used to check consistency and quality across assessments, supporting fair and reliable outcomes.
Gateway evolves
Sampling will be used to check consistency and quality across assessments, supporting fair and reliable outcomes.
centre involvement
Some assessment activity may be delivered by training providers, following the assessment design and meeting strict quality requirements.
end point assessment vs apprenticeship assessment
Our approach to apprenticeship reforms
We are embracing the apprenticeship reforms, and want to hand the flexibility in assessment to you.
ready to deliver apprenticeship assessment
We are ready to deliver under the reforms.
Our approach is built to be flexible, compliant and focused on real outcomes for apprentices and providers.
Get in touch to see how we can support your delivery.