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Now launched: foundation apprenticeships
Now launched: discover our foundation apprenticeships
Software and data foundation apprenticeship (FA0005)
We are pleased to confirm that we have received Ofqual approval for this Foundation Apprenticeship. We are developing our assessment strategy and will be sharing further details in the coming weeks and months. This will include our approach, pricing, guidance, and the support we’ll provide. If you’re interested in partnering with us on either of these standards, please get in touch with our Relationship Team.
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Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (FA0007)
We are pleased to confirm that we have received Ofqual approval for this Foundation Apprenticeship. We are developing our assessment strategy and will be sharing further details in the coming weeks and months. This will include our approach, pricing, guidance, and the support we’ll provide. If you’re interested in partnering with us on either of these standards, please get in touch with our Relationship Team.
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Why foundation apprenticeships?
Foundation apprenticeships are designed to help learners:
- take their first step into work-based learning at Level 2
- develop sector-specific employability skills that lead to higher-level apprenticeships or direct employment
- access opportunities for young people aged 16–21 (or 22–24 with an Education, Health and Care plan, or those in the prison/ex-offender system)
What’s changing in apprenticeship assessment?
The introduction of foundation apprenticeships brings a more streamlined, provider-friendly approach:
- On-programme assessment built in.
- More flexibility for providers with aspects you can deliver and mark.
- Simpler terminology:
- "apprenticeship assessment" replaces EPA
- "Assessment Organisation" replaces EPAO
- "Gateway to completion" replaces Gateway.
There are now seven foundation apprenticeships nationally, across sectors including Engineering, Health and Social Care, and IT Infrastructure.
Why partner with us?
While the assessment model is evolving, our commitment to quality doesn’t change.
We’ve designed our assessment services to:
- integrate seamlessly with your training delivery
- support provider success with clarity and confidence
- help apprentices thrive, progressing into work or higher-level study.
With our proven expertise in apprenticeship assessment, you’ll be ready to take advantage of this new model and unlock more opportunities for your learners.
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