Gender Equality in Apprenticeships In 2016-17, the number of women starting apprenticeships in England was higher than men. 54% of apprenticeship starts were by women (262,280) whereas 46% of apprenticeship starts were by men (228,520). In fact, the number of women starting apprenticeships in England has been higher than men for every year since 2010. […]
Read MoreLevi is our new Exams Officer who joined TQUK back in mid-July. She previously worked in the marking department at AQA, but years before that she completed a hairdressing apprenticeship on the old frameworks system. So we thought we’d sit down with her to talk more about her experience and how it compares to the […]
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 MoreIt’s Filet Mignon Day, ladies and gentlemen! Mhh, a whole day dedicated to this delicious cut of beef. Who could ask for more? In assessing Commis Chef Apprentices, we see the care and dedication that goes into serving the finer cuts of meat like filet mignon. Commis chefs tend to be the most common starting […]
Read MoreThe Importance of HR Every company has their employees, and HR professionals play an integral role in managing workers and upholding workplace culture. HR employees are responsible for a large range of tasks including recruiting new hires, maintaining benefits and payroll, mediating conflict and managing training and development. Effective HR management can create an inclusive […]
Read MoreSome Important News… TQUK is proudly Mancunian, born and bred, which is why we adopted the honey bee as the official symbol for our End-Point Assessment service. The bee has long served as the symbol of Manchester—it’s part of the Manchester coat of arms, which was given to the city in 1842, and the symbol […]
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 […]
Read MoreTQUK was very happy yesterday to receive a visit from our partners at Creative Support! It was great to have Janet Glentworth, Vocational Centre Manager, and Sophie Welch, Training and Development Assessor, at Dunham House in Sale. We showed them all our new facilities and discussed all our plans for the future.
Read MoreI’ve been hearing a lot about productivity in the UK recently. What’s the deal? Productivity is what experts these days call a really big deal. High productivity is widely accepted to be one of the keys to creating a happier, healthier and wealthier country. Unfortunately, productivity seems to be the bugbear of the UK economy.
Read MoreWorking in a healthcare environment can be incredibly challenging. The sheer complexity and urgency of the job demands contributions from doctors, nurses, EMTs and support staff. One vital member of such a team is the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner. Assistant Practitioners respond to the real, immediate needs of patients while providing essential support to registered practitioners […]
Read MoreGot any plans for the weekend? Yes. On Saturday I’m hosting my 50th birthday party. I had to buy a dress the other week because a friend told me that I cannot have my 50th in jeans, which is frankly what I wear most of the time. They say it’s a big deal. 50 is […]
Read MoreThe government recently conducted a consultation engaging employers and training providers on their concerns about apprenticeship funding. The changes proposed during the consultation have resulted in a big shake-up of apprenticeship funding band rules.
Read MoreWhere are you from? I’m from Preston. Quite insanely, I drive in to Sale every day. Why would you do such a thing? I’ll be moving to Bolton soon which is why I got a job over this way. I can miss the M61 from where I’ll be and that’s a big plus. If you […]
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