Advancing excellence in assessment
Our assessors are the cream of the crop and they work across the country to deliver seamless apprenticeship assessment experiences to providers, employers and apprentices.
Clarissa Wheeler, Regional Sales and Growth Manager - South, Tom Bescoby, Account Manager
The apprenticeship assessment reforms are designed to make the apprenticeship assessment system more flexible, streamlined and effective. They aim to create a better experience for apprentices and employers whilst maintaining quality and rigour.
From the moment they were announced, the reforms have been at the very top of the agenda for TQUK, and we’ve been actively listening to the thoughts of our customers and helping shape positive change. Now we’re thrilled to be able to show you our new approach to apprenticeship assessment and what it means for you.
At a glance
Assessments are attempted throughout the process (where appropriate) and not just at the end.
Centres can deliver and mark some assessments, and employers verify behaviours.
Assessment Organisations (AOs) can offer two options: AO-only assessment or a blended approach.
Check out our exclusive Apprenticeship Assessment hub to get to grips with the history of the reforms.
Our assessment models
In response, we’ve been cooking up our new assessment approaches for over a year now. Together and Managed are here to redefine assessment for the better.
We’ve got you covered.
Total TQUK management from start to finish. We cover all aspects of the apprenticeship assessment process, allowing you to fully focus on the training of your apprentices.
The combined approach.
We work together. With this option, your apprentices will have a mix of assessment by you and by us, ensuring flexibility while maintaining the rigorous quality assurance you'd expect from TQUK.
Download our guide to discover everything you need to know about our assessment models.
Setting the standard
We’re going even bigger on apprenticeship assessment.
As the reform rollout process continues, we’re monitoring every assessment plan that Skills England publishes, with an eye to developing hundreds of new standards to cater to all needs.
You can keep track of all the published assessment plans as Skills England releases them on our page, as well as find out which we’re committing to developing.
Service levels you can rely on
Rapid and reliable service at the heart of everything we do. Our customer-first approach helps you to move with purpose and gives your apprentices the chance to perform to their best.
Instance component results release following DCS
Direct Claim Status (DCS) after the first ten assessments
Result certification in two days (following signed Gateway to Completion declaration)
One working day turnaround for booking with TQUK Managed
150+ assessors nationwide covering a range of standards and specialisms.
Comperehensive support by experts whether you choose Managed or Together.
All the support you need
Our in-depth resources and training materials help centres adapt to the reforms and give their staff all the knowledge they need to thrive through them.
Access to interactive online courses.
Standalone standard specific training courses and standardisation packages.
Free on-demand training for centres taking the TQUK Together approach.
Wide-ranging resources, including apprentice packs and mapping and tracking for all standards.
Dedicated implementation support during the transition.
Transparent and competitive pricing
We don't just believe in making our processes easy and intuitive; our commitment to efficiency stretches to finances too. We work hard to make sure all our prices are transparent, fair, and competitive, so everyone who works with us knows what they're paying for and why they're paying it.
No hidden fees and no unexpected extra charges.
Pay nothing until the first assessment is scheduled.
Get one free re-sit per MCQ test (where included in a standard).
Tried and tested ways of working
You don’t have to take our word for it. We work with training providers, employers, and apprentices around the country to deliver seamless apprenticeship assessment services. Here’s what a few of them had to say!
“The Assessors are really friendly and offer support/advice that’s above and beyond. We’re looking forward to continuing this partnership for many years to come.”
—Calderdale College
“TQUK’s AA services ensure that apprentices are treated fairly and offer outstanding quality during their individual assessment periods, whereby every apprentice can exceed their potential. Staff are friendly, approachable and responsive to our needs and we highly recommend them for all AA requirements.”
—Somerset Skills & Learning
“Their systems are easy to use and their resources are continuously updated. There’s a constant flow of information from them, which keeps you up to date with their practices. We cannot recommend them enough.”
—Time Training
Proven results…
Find out how our approach to AA helps apprentices reach their full potential.
My Assessor really put my nerves at ease and made me feel so comfortable which really helped. I really appreciate everything my Assessor has done.
—Adult Care Apprentice
