Level 2 and 3 qualification reforms – a forward look
Karl Anderson explains why the new employer-led approvals system for level 3 technical qualifications is needed and how it will work. All the key reviews…
The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IFATE)
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education is an employer led organisation that supports technical education and apprenticeships in the United Kingdom, through qualifications such as T Levels. It is funded by the Department for Education of the Government of the United Kingdom
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SKILLS IN SALES, MARKETING AND PROCUREMENT
An extensive review has been launched into how skills training supports the sales, marketing and procurement professions and we want to hear from you. The…
Support game changing new skills training during T Levels Week
With the new academic year underway, new T Level subjects on offer, new students, new providers, and new employers offering industry placements – there’s a…
Higher Technical Qualifications approvals process open
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Qualification (IfATE) is pleased to announce details of the fourth cycle of its Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) approvals process.…
New Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship launched, delivering a more representative workforce for local communities
People wanting to train as a doctor could achieve their degree by an apprenticeship route from September 2023, which aims to widen access and particip…
Have your say on plans to transform technical qualifications
Public consultation launched by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) on planned new employer-focused approvals system for…
Quality Assurance Method for integrated higher and degree-level apprenticeships launches in England
Vital new arrangements for quality assurance of apprenticeship assessment at higher levels have been unveiled and site visits will start next month (July) The Designated…
Looking forward to National Apprenticeship Week 2023: Dates announced!
The sixteenth annual National Apprenticeship Week will take place from 6 to 12 February 2023.
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Educatio…
Phase one of apprenticeship quality assurance transition concludes
Considerable progress has been made with transition of quality assurance reforms for apprenticeship assessment – with the external quality assurance (EQA) of over 270 apprenticeships…
IfATE will drive up quality and unite the skills system
The Skills and Post-16 Education Act becoming law has cleared the way for IfATE to improve the quality, simplify, and unite the skills system. We started…
