Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships Approval Process (updated March 2024)
Following approval by APPG, the Apprenticeships Approval Process is the means by which the University approves apprenticeships for delivery, either directly or via partnership arrangements.

This document should be read in conjunction with the Course Planning and Approval Process and sets out the additional requirements and process for the approval of Higher and Degree Apprenticeships utilising University of Worcester awards.

• APP1 Template for Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Specification
• APP2 Guidance for Apprenticeship Handbook
• APP3 Checklist for Managing Apprenticeships (updated September 2024)
• APP4 Quality Assurance process for INA, ILP, ILPR including School QA Responsibilities 

Apprenticeship toolkit – meeting the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) requirements (March 2024)
The toolkit identifies the processes, policies and procedures that can provide evidence of an outstanding impact on learning. Course teams should complete the Intention sections for course approval, the Implementation sections will then be completed after the apprenticeship has commenced and the Impact sections completed after the first year.

Annual Evaluation Process
All courses that include an apprenticeship route should complete the combined Course Annual Evaluation Report and Apprenticeship Self- Assessment Report template 

Link to: Annual Evaluation Report templates  https://www2.worc.ac.uk/aqu/667.htm

End-point Assessment (EPA) (updated March 2024)
End-point assessments are the final stage of an apprenticeship. It is an impartial assessment of whether the apprentice has developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard.

• Apprenticeship End-point Assessment (EPA) Policy
• EPA1 Guidance for selecting and appointing an End-point Assessment Organisation
• EPA2 End-point Assessment Organisation Sign-off Form 
• EPA3 Independent EPA Assessor nomination form 
• EPA4 External Examiner (Apprenticeship EPA) Report Form Template
• EPA5 (APPG) Form: Intent to proceed form to join Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register for Integrated EPA 
• Link to :UW Apprenticeship Conflict of Interest Policy

Please contact AcademicQualityTeam@worc.ac.uk for queries relating to the above and the Apprenticeship Office apprenticeships@worc.ac.uk for queries relating to Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) compliance and operation of apprenticeships.

All documents related to operational processes and procedures for Apprenticeship Programmes are hosted on the Apprenticeship Office information page Apprenticeship Office.