“City & Guilds has consistently provided support for a wide range of employer groups during the development of the apprenticeships in these areas, from some of the very first standards to those currently being produced.”
Support that we have available for you and your apprentices include:
Preparation to pass first time
We have unrivalled support and assessment preparation for you and your apprentices:
- EPA preparation tool
- Lead Independent End Point Assessor (LIEPA) reports
- Digital e-portfolio solutions: Get-to-Gateway (including content that is mapped to the standard), Learning Assistant and PIVOT
- Tutor support and assessment preparation resources via SmartScreen
Showcasing best practice
With our exemplar teaching and learning support materials, sample tests, and support from expert Technical Advisors, you can get the latest insight into best practice to provide confidence to your apprentices so they can successfully achieve their EPA.
Our resources are mapped to the apprenticeship standards and designed to draw out the skills, knowledge and behaviours apprentices need so they’re confident for assessments.
Expert advice at our regional networking and CPD events
Hosted by our highly experienced Industry Manager and Technical Advisors, our events equip you with the knowledge you need to build apprentices’ confidence and competence.
Register for these events
Supporting organisations across their business
We have a breadth of offer supporting employers across skills areas such as in house consultancy support services, apprenticeships in business skills, customer service and leadership and management to name a few. We also offer Functional Skills across five levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
We can also accredit in-house training programmes with our Assured Service.
Dedicated support team
Our EPA Customer Success team are on-hand to walk you through the EPA registration and booking process and provide advice from the start. Our wider team includes care experts, quality leads, and policy and funding specialists – all working together to provide solutions for you.
Flexible finance options
We have flexible payment options in place to make things easier for you. Our EPA pricing model includes a small fee at registration upfront with the rest of the cost after assessment and we don’t charge VAT on EPA.
High quality assessment
With the rigour and consistency of our Independent End Point Assessor training, you can be confident in the quality and standardisation of our EPA.
Our LIEPA reports are produced annually with valuable insight into the assessment process, providing crucial lessons learned in EPA, for your benefit.
A trusted and recognised brand in the sector
We are trusted in the market, and have recently collaborated with the Welsh Joint Education Committee (WJEC) to be the sole providers for a suite of health, social care and childcare qualifications contracted by Qualifications Wales, to provide qualifications from Level 1 to Level 5 for Health and Social Care, and Childcare.
We have deep industry connections - our industry manager, Geraldine Donworth is Vice-Chairperson for the AELP Health and Social Care and Childcare forum, demonstrating our standing in the sector.
Our growing portfolio of apprenticeship products and services gives you the tools you need to build apprentices’ confidence and competence, support your delivery and prepare for robust assessment that’s valued and trusted by industry experts.