The role of the tutor/assessor is to adapt your Learning Plan to suit your specific training needs. Your tutor/assessor will plan and deliver your training programme and provide guidance, support, and encouragement to you throughout your Apprenticeship training programme. They will ensure your OTJ training links to your job role and they will ensure you are prepared for your End Point Assessment.
Your employer is required to provide you with a contract of employment. They will provide you with opportunities in the workplace to help develop your skills at work. They will also provide input, support, and encouragement throughout your Apprenticeship programme and will work closely with our tutor/assessor.
An independent organisation must be involved in the End-Point Assessment so that all apprentices are assessed consistently. The EPAO has the responsibility of reviewing, assessing, and grading your evidence in accordance with the relevant assessment plan.
The internal quality team are responsible for ensuring required standards and being met and are in line with best practice to give you the best learning experience. The team are committed to continual improvement and your feedback will be requested to support our ongoing quality monitoring.
EQAs work for the Awarding Organisation. It is their role to ensure that assessments and IQA decisions are fair, valid, consistent and meet the requirements of the qualification standards.
Ofqual regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England, some of which may be included in your apprenticeship.
Ofsted are a government department who inspect the quality of Apprenticeship training that is delivered by training providers to ensure it is high-quality and meets the needs of employers and apprentices. Ofsted inspectors speak to apprentices to hear their views on their training experience to help form judgements on training provision. Inspectors will focus on how well training is developing apprentices’ skills for their role in the workplace.
The ESFA is the government agency accountable for funding education and skills for children, young people, and adults, which includes apprenticeship delivery.
IfATE develop, approve, review and revise apprenticeship standards and technical qualifications with employer feedback to ensure these programmes are fit for purpose and meet the skills needs of our economy.