Apprenticeships provide an opportunity for employers to grow their own talent. The employer provides an apprentice with real-life work experience and the support of a structured learning framework delivered by the training provider.

Employer responsibilities

At Enrolment

What is my responsibility at enrolment?

  • Ensure the apprentices have a role that provides the opportunity to develop the Knowledge, Skills & Behaviour.
  • Ensure you adhere to the legal requirement of an apprenticeship agreement with the apprentice.
  • Liaise with the training provider. View the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers.

On Programme

What is my responsibility on programme?

  • Ensure the apprentice undertakes real, productive work to be able to meet the standard.
  • Allow the apprentice to attend external off-the-job training and assessments.
  • Take part in regular reviews, support and feedback with the apprentice and training provider.
  • Agree a proposed Gateway date with the training provider.

At Gateway

What is my responsibility at Gateway?

  • Attend a Gateway meeting with the apprentice and training provider.
  • Discuss occupational competence and readiness for End Point Assessment.
  • Ensure all the Gateway evidence has been completed, signed and submitted on SmartEPA.

During EPA

What is my responsibility during EPA?

  • Leading up to EPA, check that the apprentice feels prepared.
  • Check the apprentice has received details of when and where their assessment will take place.
  • Check that the apprentice has met their agreed deadline dates for any submissions. For further information click here.

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Assessment resources

We've developed resources to support you with the End Point Assessment process. Access 'How to' guides, handy templates and policies for each apprenticeship level.

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Apprentice responsibilities

As an apprentice you will undertake on-the-job and off-the-job training, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be occupationally competent

Training provider responsibilities

As a training provider you will work with the employer and support the apprentice during the off-the-job training. You will provide opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours detailed in the standards

Costs and fees

Costs and fees related to apprenticeship programmes.