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What are Apprenticeship Standards?

Apprenticeship Standards are designed by employers and are linked to a specific occupation to ensure the apprentice develops the correct skills, knowledge and behaviours that are required to be fully competent in their chosen industry and job role.

Apprenticeship Standards are available to people of all ages and are suitable for new or existing employees. They are offered at a range of levels from intermediate (level 2) to degree (level 7) and can take one to five years to complete.

Our experienced Business Development Team will support in identifying the right apprenticeship standard aligning to the job role.

Flowchart showing the different type of apprenticeships from intermediate apprenticeships to degree apprenticeships.

An apprentice will gain a wide mix of practical experience and learning in the workplace and formal off-the-job training at college or in the workplace to develop their theoretical knowledge.

Off-The-Job Training

All apprentices have to have a minimum of six hours off-the-job training, which needs to be completed within working hours.
Off-the-job training can include many types of learning, such as:

  • Completing work
  • Assessor meetings and reviews
  • Coaching from a colleague
  • Shadowing a colleague
  • Onefile training

Off-the-job training is a mandatory requirement of any apprenticeship. An apprentice cannot progress through their apprenticeship without completing a minimum of six hours off-the-job learning each week.
A completed portfolio of evidence will also be required by the end of the apprenticeship.

End Point Assessment (EPA)

The End Point Assessment (EPA) aims to test the knowledge, skills and behaviours the apprentice has learnt during their programme and their competency within their job role.

EPA assessment could include practical or online exams, synoptic testing, professional discussions, interviews or a portfolio of work.