Five Quality Assurance pitfalls to avoid when delivering apprenticeship training
We all know that quality assurance (QA) is a crucial aspect of apprenticeship training. Not only does it make sure that learners receive a high-quality,…
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Five practical tips for measuring and assessing apprentice behaviours
In this post, we share with you five practical tips on how to measure and assess apprentices’ behaviour whilst on-programme ready for EPA. As a…
End-point assessors are in demand – but is it the right option for me? Here are six pointers
End-point assessors are in demand. More will be needed as end-point assessments keep ramping up. End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs) continue to be on the look-out…
Leading compliance – setting the right culture, processes and mitigating risks
If you are a senior manager for an apprenticeship provider, compliance can sometimes be viewed as “that bit you do to make sure you get…
Compliance and quality fundamentals – how to plan and evidence ‘off-the-job’ training (OTJT)
Off the job training (OTJT) is a fundamental pillar of quality and compliance for apprenticeships. It’s also commonly misunderstood, which can undermine the design of…
What are the fundamentals of compliant apprenticeships?
There are a lot of rules in apprenticeships. What’s more, they impact on every member of staff involved in apprenticeships – from curriculum and delivery…
How to “B” the apprenticeship standard
Incorporating and assessing behaviours All knowledge, skills, and behaviours, known as KSB’s, are fundamental criterion of apprenticeship standards. But, for apprenticeship providers, behaviours can be…
How to improve apprentice success by being an effective coach and mentor
Apprenticeships require a good deal of investment from all parties, including learners, training providers and employers, all looking for a successful outcome, whether that is…
How to successfully sell apprenticeship training to employers in 2023
A new year always provides an opportunity to reflect on what’s gone well over the last twelve months and what changes can be made in…