Vicki Cook 
Most of our customers have now linked with us on the ACE360 platform with an ever-increasing number of apprentices registering with us. For those customers that have not yet signed up, the process is quick and easy. Just sign up with ACE360 for a free account then send a ‘link request’ to EUIAS. You can … Read more
Following customer feedback we have re-designed the format of our EPA specifications. The new format presents specifications in two discrete sections; with all support documents contained in the second section. By doing this we have removed duplication and improved readability. All existing specifications are in the process of being converted to the new format. Currently, … Read more
The Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) ST0154 and the Utilities Engineering Technician (UET) ST0159 apprenticeships standards have been recommended for withdrawal by IfATE’s Engineering and Manufacturing Route Panel. The proposed replacement standards include: Mechatronics (this is replacing the electro-mechanical option in the current MOET standard) Maintenance technician (generic slimmed down version of MOET) Power … Read more
Paper tests As pandemic restrictions recede, we are returning to the use of hard copy knowledge test papers instead of digital downloads. We post out the required number of test papers to a named contact and include a return envelope. As before, we do require customers to have secure lockable storage in which to keep … Read more
EUIAS is partnering with Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards to implement ACE360 as our Apprenticeship Management System to manage the End-Point Assessment process and to claim your ESFA certificate. We went live with ACE360 for apprentices starting EPA in July and I’m pleased to say that many of our customers have now linked … Read more
Since our last newsletter, we have added the following EPA Specifications to the EPA Resources section of the EUIAS website: The following EPA Specifications have been significantly improved and updated with detailed guidance on the assessment requirements: EPA Specifications contain everything you need to know about your end-point assessment including: All our Specifications and Resources … Read more
A progress report two years into the sector’s Workforce Renewal and Skills Strategy 2020-2025, celebrates successes and announces a focused approach to driving change. A report published today details the successes achieved by the 30 employer organisations that form the Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership (EUSP) chaired by Michael Lewis, Chief Executive of E.ON. These … Read more
In this update we highlight some specific ways in which we will be using ACE360 to track Gateway Eligibility. This may be different from how you use ACE360 with other EPAOs so please take a look. Please circulate this update to any colleagues in your organisation who are using ACE360 and contact us if you would like … Read more
We have decided to use the ACE360 system to manage our end-point assessment and customers will benefit from the many features provided by the system. We will absorb all costs associated with using ACE360, so you won’t have to pay a penny and since the system is web-based, you won’t have to install any software or invest in … Read more
Many of you already use our Apprentice Guides which are available from the EPA Resources section of the EUIAS website. At the next MOET Provider Group, we are introducing a new resource for apprentices, the Pocket Interview. The Pocket Interview is a handy guide that apprentices can complete and take with them into their end-point … Read more