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CIOB in apprenticeships market
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CIOB enters the apprenticeships market
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CIOB is entering the apprenticeships
market in England, by applying to be an assessment organisation on the register of end-point assessment organisations (EPAOs). Only organisations on the register of EPAOs are eligible to conduct end-point assessment (EPA) of apprentices.
EPA is one of the biggest changes in the new apprenticeship reforms in England. Instead of being assessed throughout their apprenticeship, all apprentices now have to complete an EPA to complete the apprenticeship.
The assessment is designed to test whether each apprentice
Apprentices now have to complete an assessment to complete their apprenticeship has gained the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) outlined in the standard and to grade each apprentice by their performance.
Synoptic EPA, which assesses an apprentice’s performance across the whole standard rather than for individual tasks, has become a core feature of new apprenticeship standards.
The major difference between the new standards and the old NVQ frameworks is that the apprenticeship concludes after a final independent summative assessment facilitated by the EPAO.
The process starts when the apprentice has met all the training requirements of the standard and their employer confirms that they are ready for assessment.
The EPA must be planned, conducted and graded by a fully trained and competent independent end-point assessor (IEPA) which must be employed by the EPAO.
On successful completion, internal quality assurance and moderation is carried out. The EPAO confirms a final assessment grade to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and a formal apprenticeship certificate is printed and sent. ●
If you would like to know more about CIOB’s work in this area, please contact sconopo@ciob.org.uk.
Anglia Ruskin’s new campus takes shape
Cambridge Hub visits Peterborough site
CIOB’s Cambridge Hub recently had the opportunity to go on a site tour of Anglia Ruskin University’s new £35m campus in Peterborough, led by Tony Mitchell from Bowmer and Kirkland.
The campus is expected to finish this year and CIOB is looking forward to working to support the university’s construction students on their pathways into the built environment.
CIOB training partners, CBCs and members will provide opportunities for the students through networking, work experience, CPD and further learning opportunities. Hub members on their visit to the site
