When people think of assessment in further education, they tend to think of an assessor standing stoically by a learner making judgements about their abilities. But in the 21st century, such old-fashioned approaches to assessments are starting to give way to digital methods. Digital technologies can offer a range of benefits when conducting all kinds […]
Read MoreThe Chef de Partie, also known as a Station Chef, is one of the hardest working members of the kitchen. They are responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen, such as the appetiser or the meat section. Without Chef de Parties, the careful division of labour in the kitchen would not be upheld, […]
Read MoreAdam Smith once said that Britain was a “nation of shopkeepers”. For centuries, Brits have been some of the best merchants, shopkeepers, retailers, importers and exporters around the world. Trade is in our history, in our DNA. In modern Britain, retail has seen some ups and down. UK retailers are experiencing some tough circumstances in a […]
Read MoreOne of the most interesting things about the culinary world is that so many chefs begin their career with an apprenticeship, a much larger proportion than other sectors. During culinary apprenticeships, young chefs study under the supervision of a master chef in order to soak up all their knowledge. Many apprentice chefs also travel within […]
Read MoreDo you know who to call? EPA can be a spooky business. There are so many rules, regulations and people involved that it can feel like a paranormal world. One look at an assessment plan and you might think, “No human being would create a document like this.” But it’s easy to make EPA work […]
Read MoreAs an End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), TQUK is always on the lookout for quality people to join our End-Point Assessment (EPA) team. Within that team, EPA Assessors are the worker bees in The Hive. They’re the people who deliver the amazing service we offer. EPA Assessors verify an apprentice’s occupational competence during their End-Point Assessment and […]
Read MoreThe Institute for Apprenticeships’ (IfA) decision to begin statutory reviews of digital apprenticeship standards is a very welcome move. TQUK believes it should be the first step in a larger push to review all standards and assessment plans, and soon. Sir Gerry Berragan, chief executive at the IfA, said that the statutory reviews will ensure that […]
Read MoreIn this week’s instalment of A View From the Inside, we interview Ash, TQUK’s star Customer Relations Officer, to get his take on the new apprenticeships landscape, the ins and outs of End-Point Assessment and the greatest fizzy drink ever created. Beginnings… What happened when you left university? I thought I was going to join […]
Read MoreFunctional Skills are an integral part of delivering apprenticeships in the UK. If you’re an employer employing an apprentice or a training provider training an apprentice, you will have seen them listed as requirements on the apprenticeship standards. No matter what apprenticeship you are delivering, your apprentice will need to provide evidence that they have […]
Read MoreLeadership is the capacity to turn vision into reality. And right now, end-point assessment needs some leadership. For many months, the FE sector has voiced many concerns about the external quality assurance (EQA) of end-point assessment (EPA). In the most recent issue of Countdown, Mark Dawe, CEO of AELP, outlined the concerns of many employers […]
Read MoreYou’ve taken a multiple choice test before, right? Of course, you have! They’re everywhere, from the multiple choice question tests we take in schools to the latest addictive Buzzfeed questionnaire. As an End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) assessing apprentices, TQUK is responsible for creating a variety of assessment materials, including the test papers that apprentices will […]
Read MoreJoseph Bailey was delighted to complete his Adult Care Worker apprenticeship in mid June at Creative Support. But on top of this achievement, he received another feather in his cap: Joseph was the first Adult Care Worker apprentice in the UK to receive a Distinction. Joseph’s achievement is unique and impressive since he is one of […]
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