ship end-point assessment organisations (EPAOs), Ofqual recognition offers several benefits that can deliver important improvements in the way they operate.
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An Upcoming Sponsorship!
We are putting in an appearance at the highly anticipated Annual Apprenticeships Conference (AAC) on 21-22 March, 2022, in Birmingham this year.
Remote Invigilation Coming Soon!
Skilltech Solutions have launched our very own Remote Invigilation service this February 2022. This is fully integrated into EPAPro and is provided by ProctorU.
Changes In The Apprenticeship Landscape in 2022
In its April 2021 report, the government acknowledged the “incredible challenges” posed by the uncertainty of Covid-19. Applauding apprenticeship providers and assessors, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) praised the flexibilities introduced in response to the pandemic, which have ensured that apprenticeships remain “a high value, high quality product”. This, according to the strategic […]
Spotlight On… The Value Of Apprenticeships
Anyone who has undertaken an apprenticeship, or who has supplied training, guidance, and assessment to an apprentice, understands the value of the approach. In a changing world, that value is increasing.
5 Reasons To Use EPAPro From Skilltech Solutions
EPAPro is a dynamic service-delivery platform that guides EPA assessors, employers, training providers, and apprentices through the entire End Point Assessment (EPA) journey, from registration to results. With a 90% pass rate, the results speak for themselves. Here’s why the strategy is so successful.
Top Tips To Ensure Apprentices Pass Their EPA & Find a Job
An apprenticeship scheme offers more than other types of training course, with a sharper focus on ensuring a trainee is employable and that vital skills shortages are addressed. Other programmes may equip trainees with the skills and knowledge to prepare them for a successful career in their chosen field, but often do not ensure they […]
What Is An EdTech Company?
With its active interfaces, integrated connectivity, and engagement-boosting techniques, EdTech is one of the most vibrant educational innovations of recent years. Edtech allows a learner-centred approach to apprenticeship assessments that accommodates a variety of assessment points and gives assessors extensive scope for personalisation.
Showcasing a Portfolio of Evidence Through EPA
Apprenticeship portfolios of evidence play a crucial role in end-point assessments (EPAs), enabling apprentices to systematically accumulate examples of their work, thereby demonstrating they have met the required standards. Portfolios are also important for training providers, who can prove through moderation that their EPA systems are robust and withstand scrutiny. With portfolios of evidence, both […]
Why An EPAO Must Be Impartial
End-point assessments (EPAs) are the pinnacles of the apprenticeship scheme, the opportunity for apprentices to demonstrate their competence and the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they have learned during their apprenticeship.