5 Fantastic Reasons to do an Apprenticeship
Thinking of doing an apprenticeship, but not 100% sure of the benefits? Then you’re in the right place! We’ve put together 5 great reasons to become an Apprentice.
Read MoreThe latest COVID-19 flexibilities update – December 2021
Following the recent Government updates with COVID-19 and the transition to “Plan B”, the Institute for Apprentices (IfATE) have extended the deadline for the withdrawal of Covid flexibilities from the 31st December 2021 to 28th February 2022. To read the full update, please select this link COVID-19 Discretion update. We have updated the table below where we will outline the Apprenticeship Standard, the current temporary dispensations in place for that […]
Read MoreHow Adult Care Assessor, Lisa, is supporting her Apprentices
One of the largest teams here at TQUK, our End-Point Assessors, are an integral part of the day-to-day.
Read MoreSet requirements needed for booking Hair Professional Apprentices
Here at Training Qualifications UK, we like to make sure you’re kept aware of all the most important goings-on in the world of End-Point Assessment. With that in mind, we’re reminding you of the set requirements needed to assign an Apprentice and schedule bookings for the Hair Professional Standard.
Read MoreHow to Help Your Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Prepare for EPA
The End-Point Assessment (EPA) is coming up, and your Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprentice is probably preparing as best as they can. As the Apprentice’s Trainer/Mentor, you’re doing everything you can to make sure they have all the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours they need. But there are also loads of extra things you can do to […]
Read MoreHow to Help Your Apprentice During Their Teaching Assistant End-Point Assessment
Ever since TQUK EPA started offering End-Point Assessment for the Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, we’ve gotten a lot of questions from employers about how they can help their apprentices prepare for it. It’s great to see employers so invested in their apprentices, so we wanted to do a bit more to help them out! If […]
Read MoreEPA Spotlight: Chef De Partie Now Available with TQUK
The 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 MoreA Sneak Peek: 5 New Standards on the Horizon
Our 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 More5 Great Reasons To Hire An Apprentice
Hiring 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 First to Pass Apprentice on Lead Adult Care Worker Standard
TQUK 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 MoreAn Interview with a Former Apprentice and Her Thoughts on the New Standards
Levi 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 MoreA Quick & Delicious Guide to Beef for Filet Mignon Day
It’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 MoreEPA Spotlight: HR Support Standard Now Available with TQUK
The 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 MoreTQUK passes the first adult care worker apprentice in the UK to receive a Distinction
Joseph 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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