We love seeing apprentices begin their apprenticeships. But after a certain amount of time, one terrible, spooky thought can run through their heads: EPA IS COMING! EPA can loom large over an apprenticeship. But if you can pluck up some courage, you’ll see that EPA isn’t all that scary after all! Here are 4 of the […]
Read MoreWhen 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 MoreWe know the benefits that apprenticeships can bring to apprentices and businesses alike. They’re one of the best ways to train individuals in their job role and teach them skills that have practical and real-world applications that help both their business and the UK economy grow. What’s the Healthcare Situation? Although multiple sectors across the […]
Read MoreIn this week’s installment of A View from the Inside, we chat with Kelle McQuade, TQUK’s Head of End-Point Assessment Organisation, about EPA, the Apprenticeship Levy, her pride in helping learners and what employers and training providers need to think about when conducting an End-Point Assessment. ~ When I Grow Up… Where are you from? […]
Read MoreOur EPA team is constantly working hard to add to the list of apprenticeship standards we deliver End-Point Assessment for. As a result, we’re in the works to deliver EPA for five more standards in the very near future! Here’s a sneak peek of all the standards to come: Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistants can work […]
Read More“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” – Peter Drucker Managers are an integral part of every business. Although their day-to-day duties differ, managers must oversee their employees, manage their budget and departmental goals and carry out all their duties in accordance with their company’s vision. A great manager juggles all […]
Read MoreHiring an apprentice brings a large range of benefits to your business while helping out the hundreds of thousands of people around the UK who are looking for work. Apprenticeships are designed to train individuals with little or no experience in a role into workers who have all the skills needed to excel in their […]
Read MoreTQUK EPA was the first End-Point Assessment Organisation to pass apprentices on three new standards, including the Adult Care Worker, Commis Chef and Hospitality Team Member standards. Now, we’ve done it a fourth time. In partnership with Creative Support, TQUK EPA is proud to announce that we’ve passed the first apprentice on the Lead Adult […]
Read MoreWe have some exciting news today! TQUK EPA has been approved to deliver end-point assessment (EPA) for six more apprenticeship standards! We look forward to working with our training providers to assess the next generation of professionals in retail, hospitality and catering. Find details on our new standards below: Retailer Retailers can work in a […]
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