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Apprenticeships
Your trusted partner for apprenticeship success
Apprenticeships help employers develop highly skilled employees to meet workforce needs, and we’re proud to provide a number of apprenticeship solutions that enable apprentices to achieve success.
We provide comprehensive initial assessments and diagnostics to support apprentices from the start. Our offering includes mandatory and complementary qualifications to enhance on-programme learning. With a 97% pass rate, our market-leading end-point assessment (EPA) service ensures a smooth, high-quality process. As a trusted End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), we uphold approved apprenticeship standards across various industries.
Looking for an EPAO approved for your sector? We develop apprenticeships in areas with a growing workforce need and exciting opportunities for career progression, such as:
- Business services
- Leadership management
- Education
- Early years
- Facilities
- Social care
- Sports and leisure
- Health
- Digital.
Trust. Support. Quality.
Reliable service level agreements, expert guidance, and dedicated support every step of the way. Ready for a smoother EPA experience?
Upgrade your EPAOFlexible delivery
Our apprenticeships have been designed to offer flexibility, allowing a diverse delivery programme. From initial diagnostics, online learning, on demand and remotely invigilated assessment for Functional Skills, to the option to carry out apprentices’ EPA online.