Help Shape Future Apprenticeship Assessments
Apprenticeship assessment is changing. Now is your opportunity to help shape what future apprenticeship assessments should look like.
Why are apprenticeship assessments changing?
End‑point Assessments are being replaced by a new apprenticeship assessment. These changes were announced by the Government last year.
The rules for new apprentice assessments now allow for a much wider range of assessment approaches. However, with more than ten years of end-point assessment experience, we know there are elements of the current model that have worked well for employers, providers and apprentices.
This consultation is your opportunity to tell us what should stay, what should change, and what future assessment models should look like.
Note: this consultation is Energy & Environment Awards consulting on aspects of new apprentice assessments, such as number and type of assessment methods, grading, independent or centre-based assessment.
Our parent company, Energy & Utility Skills is also working with Skills England on some specific apprenticeships to create new assessment plans. These are separate activities and some employers may choose to be involved in both.
Energy & Environment Awards will continue delivering End-Point Assessment for as long as it is required.
What does a typical end-point assessment currently include?
- Assessment completed after all training has finished
- Independent assessment carried out by qualified assessors
- Typically, there are three assessment methods, including:
- Multiple-choice knowledge test
- Interview based on a portfolio, although the portfolio itself is not assessed
- Practical observation
- Practical assessments normally last between one and two days
- Final grading that includes a distinction grade
- Assessment covering all knowledge and skills within the standard
All of these elements can now be reviewed and consulted on as part of the new apprenticeship assessment model.
What’s involved and how to take part
What is changing
We can keep most features of end-point assessments or make changes. For example we can:
- Reduce the number of assessments from 3 to 2
- Allow portfolio assessment
- Change the duration and coverage of the practical assessment
- Remove distinction grades
We have launched this consultation so you can tell us what to keep and what to change.
Why your input matters
Apprentice assessment is your business and our business. Your experience will help us design new apprentice assessments that are valued by employers and apprentices alike.
Who should get involved
We want to hear from employers in power, gas and water, engineering and construction employers, and training providers and colleges delivering relevant apprenticeships. Whether you are already working with us or not, your voice matters.
How you can take part
We are running a flexible programme of consultation activity across sectors. Once you register your interest, we will work with you to confirm the best way for you to get involved. Options include online consultation workshops via Teams, face-to-face sessions, hosted discussions at your organisation or venue, and survey participation if you are unable to attend a session.
Area of focus
We are seeking feedback on assessment approaches across key standards including:
- Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician
- Engineering Operative
- Gas Network Operative
- Gas Network Craftsperson
- Electrical Power Protection and Plant Commissioning Engineer
- Electrical Power Networks Engineer
- Water Process Operative
- Water Network Operative
- Water Treatment Technician
- Water Industry Treatment Process Technician
- Water Industry Network Technician
- Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician
- Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician
Fill out our survey
Complete a short survey and share your views in just a few minutes.
Join an online session
Attend a consultation workshop via Teams. See upcoming sessions below.
Host a face-to-face discussion
We can arrange sessions at your organisation or venue.
Prefer a one-to-one conversation?
Speak directly with a member of our team.
Upcoming Online Sessions:
- Thursday 25 June, 10:00 – New engineering operative and MOET/Engineering maintenance technician. Reserve your place here.
- Thursday 2 July, 11:00 – New L2 and L3 water industry (WINT/WITPT/WPO/WNO/DNO). Reserve your place here.