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We visited Middlesbrough College who have been delivering the Onsite Construction and Building Services Engineering T Levels since 2021 and have since added more T Levels to their curriculum.

Prior to starting his City and Guilds apprenticeship Phil was a community-based mental health support for SYHA’s Take Notice Service.

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The level 3 apprenticeship standard for Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician is aimed at learners who would like to become Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technicians. A Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician inspects and repairs heavy vehicles, categorised by the Departm

Registrations: from 17 September Bookings: from January 2022 First assessments: from April 2022 A Vehicle Damage Paint Technician works in the vehicle body repair sector of the motor industry. The role is to prepare, spray and finish vehicles that have been involved in coll

9322-12 Version 1.2: Registrations Open, EPA bookings and assessments available 9322-13 Version 1.3: Registrations, EPA bookings and assessments available on 29th September 2025 A Vehicle Damage Panel Technician works within the Collision Repair workshop, demonstrating expert working knowledge i

9304-12 Version 1.0: Registrations Open, EPA bookings and assessments available  9304-22 Version 1.1: Registrations Open, EPA bookings and assessments available 9304-32 Version 1.3: Registrations, EPA bookings and assessments available January 2026 This level 2 apprenticeship standard is aimed

The level 3 apprenticeship standard for Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) is aimed at learners who would like to become Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technicians (Light Vehicle). A Motor Vehicle Technician services and repairs light vehicles such as cars and va

Please note: Vehicle Damage MET technician End point assessment (9323-12). EPA bookings and assessments are now open for registrations for 9323-12 v1.3 A Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician works in the vehicle body repair sector of the motor industry. The role is to identify

This level 2 apprenticeship standard is aimed at learners who would like to become rail engineering operatives. A rail engineering operative provides support to rail technicians and engineers working on the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of the railways to provide a safe an

9074-03 On Programme Live   9074-12 EPA  Live This apprenticeship is designed by key employers in the Gas industry and is one of the 'trailblazer apprenticeships'.  It provides the skills and underpinning knowledge for both basic and advanced gas systems and includes an end-test

To gain an overview of the EPA our Technical Advisor Simon Quince hosted a webinar in September 2025 to outline the content and the support available to you. A recording of the webinar can be found here.  The Level 3 Gas Engineering Apprenticeship is designed for an apprentice who is

We recently held a further webinar on the release of the remaining pathways, as well as the Matters of Gas Safety - please see further information here (link ‘here’ to Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician standard webinar: recording now available) To gain an overview of the EPA o

The Level 2 Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship is designed for an apprentice who is looking for a career in Hairdressing. Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship enables the apprentice to provide practical skills and knowledge which is personalised to client requirements whilst providing outs

The Level 2 Barbering Professional Apprenticeship is designed for an apprentice who is looking for a career in Barbering. Barbering Professional Apprenticeship enables the apprentice to provide practical skills and knowledge which is personalised to client requirements whilst providing outstanding s

7002-52 and 53 assess against apprenticeship standard ST0213 Hairdressing Professional version 1.1 which has now closed.  Please register on 9036 Hairdressing Professional for version 1.2 of this standard, or 9037 for ST1273 Barbering Professional version 1. The Level 2 Diploma

Open for first registrations and bookings from 30 April 2021 Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision, managing themselves and others when required. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standard

Important Information: A revised version of this standard is now available. It replaces the version 1.1 for new starts from 1 October 2024. For further information on this revision please see link.    This apprenticeship is designed by key employers in the refrigeration, air-conditioning a

From 17th May 2019 we will no longer be on the register of end-point assessment organisations for this standard. Centres will not be able to apply to deliver EPA with us or make new registrations.

From 17th May 2019 we will no longer be on the register of end-point assessment organisations for this standard. Centres will not be able to apply to deliver EPA with us or make new registrations.

The Manufacturing Industry offers an exciting and varied career both in the UK & abroad providing a broad spectrum of opportunities for people to work in a technically advanced and innovative environment.  Businesses within the sector range from small family run manufacturing operation

The Manufacturing Industry offers an exciting and varied career both in the UK & abroad providing a broad spectrum of opportunities for people to work in a technically advanced and innovative environment.  Businesses within the sector range from small family run manufacturing operation

The level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship is designed for apprentices looking for a career in engineering. Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprentices will show excellent skills and understanding within their chosen area, as well as the behaviours to

The Level 3 9273 Machining Technician apprenticeship is designed for apprentices looking for a career in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering.  Machining Technicians Apprentices will show excellent skills and understanding within their chosen area as well as behaviours to deliver strong produ

Focussing on the practical skills and knowledge involved in the manufacturing process, the learner will be assessed in the workplace and on completion of this qualification will be well placed to work on a variety of manufacturing operations within their chosen industry.  .

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This EPA is now open for registrations.  Bookings will be available from 1st July 2020. Early Years Educators are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including fu

Early Years Practitioners work in a range of private and public settings to deliver the Early Years  Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments. The broad purpose of the occ

9086-12: Registrations - open. EPA bookings and first assessments available. 9086-21: Registrations, EPA bookings and first assessments live November 2024 9086-21 (v2.2) Registrations, EPA bookings and first assessments live April 2026 9086-21 Level 2 End-point Assessment Plasterer (Solid) W

9673-02/11 will close for registrations on 31 December 2026.   New apprentices should be registered on 9673-22 for the latest version of the standard. The Level 2 apprenticeship standard for the Property Maintenance Operative  is designed for apprentices in property maintenance roles

9077-12 : On Programme Live. Registrations - open. EPA bookings and first assessments available. 9077-22: On Programme, Registrations, EPA bookings and first assessments available end of June 2024 We are now approved as an EPAO for the main trade standards in Construction including Carpe

9080-12: Registrations - open. EPA bookings and first assessments available. 9080-21: Registrations, EPA bookings and first assessments available.  9080-31: Registrations, EPA bookings and first assessments are open from 31st March 2025.  The Skills test now lasts 14 hours over 2 days. Al

On the 3rd November 2025, our (9186-12) Craft Plasterer (Solid) End-point Assessment for ST1385/AP1.0 was opened on EPA Pro. This is the latest version of the existing standard.  The development of this standard aligns with our commitment to the construction industry and the development of high

9078-31: (V1.4 of the assessment plan. All learners with an ILR start date of 19/08/2023 onwards should be registered on this version). Registrations, EPA bookings and assessments available July 2024.  We are now approved as an EPAO for the main trade standards in Construction includ

9177-12 (v1.2 of the assessment plan) Registrations, EPA bookings and first assessments live March 2026   9177-12: (V.1.1 of the assessment plan).  Registrations, EPA bookings and assessments available September 2025 - Level 3 Craft Bricklayer End point Assessment qualifications and t

From 17th May 2019 we will no longer be on the register of end-point assessment organisations for this standard. Centres will not be able to apply to deliver EPA with us or make new registrations.

From 17th May 2019 we will no longer be on the register of end-point assessment organisations for this standard. Centres will not be able to apply to deliver EPA with us or make new registrations.

Documents for the on-programme qualifications can now be found on the 9628 webpage. The level 3 and 4 Digital Industries Apprenticeships are designed for apprentices in looking for a career in specific digital roles. Digital Industries Apprentices will show excellent skills and understanding of the

Bookings from 1 May 2022 and first assessments from 1 June 2022. The Level 3 Information Communication Technician (ICT) apprenticeship is designed for apprentices looking for a career in the operation of IT and/or telecommunications systems, including hardware and software. There are three pathwa

Coming Soon:  This EPA is for the Level 3 Software Development Technician Apprenticeship (ST0128) The Level 3 Software Development Technician Apprenticeship is designed for apprentices looking for a career in software development within the Digital sector. To deliver this EPA you will need q

This EPA is for the revised Digital Support Technician standard (ST0120 v1.1). For centres with apprentices intending to take EPA for the previous version of this standard (ST0120 v1.0), please go to the 9700 webpage. The Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship is designed for apprentices