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With the assessment and awarding space moving at lightning speed, we’re here to keep you up-to-date. From EPA management to interviews with leaders in the industry, you can stay informed by exploring our latest insights here.
3 trends to look out for in EPAs in 2025
Skilltech Solutions peers into the future of EPA and general awarding, to examine 3 key trends that will be impacting end point assessments in the...
Ian Jarvis
Dec 16, 2024
2024 in review: A look back on the last year with Skilltech
Skilltech look back on a whirlwind year in the end point assessment sector, including new partnerships, new portals and brand new products in the...
Ian Jarvis
Dec 12, 2024
Why end-point assessors choose epaPRO
End-point assessment can be complicated for assessors, but they become a lot more effective with the right platform. Learn why assessors trust epaPRO...
Ian Jarvis
Nov 19, 2024
What to expect from FAB 2024: Looking ahead to the flagship event from the Federation of Awarding Bodies
FAB 2024 is taking place in Leicester on 25th and 26th November 2024, Here are some of the key topics the conference will cover.
Ian Jarvis
Nov 13, 2024
Q&A
“Making sure everybody gets the grade they deserve”: a Q&A with Jake Tween, DSW
Skilltech Solutions talks to DSW’s Jake Tween about the future of EPAs: from evolving platforms to whether AI should ever be used in the assessment...
Ian Jarvis
Nov 5, 2024
Q&A
Everything with the learner at heart: a Q&A with Tracy Martin, Lifetime Training
Skilltech Solutions talks to one of the UK’s leading training providers about how it uses epaPRO to deliver leading apprenticeship training.
Ian Jarvis
Sep 24, 2024
Be ready for the future of general awarding with Skilltech
No matter whether you are an end-point assessment organisation, an awarding organisation, a professional body, or a further education institution,...
Ian Jarvis
Sep 4, 2024
Attending the 2024 Apprenticeships Conference? Here’s what you need to know...
Thinking of attending Apprenticeships Conference 2024? We have an exclusive sneak peek. Don’t miss out, read it here.
Ian Jarvis
Aug 21, 2024
Making sense of end-point assessment: a Q&A with Rebecca Hollamby, City & Guilds
City & Guilds, one of the UK’s largest awarding organisations uses epaPRO. Read this interview with EPA Partnership Manager, Rebecca, to see why.
Ian Jarvis
Jul 16, 2024
How epaPRO Assess is transforming EPA delivery for a leading EPAO
Credentials, results, reports... Managing testing in end-point assessment is easy with epaPRO Assess. Construction EPA Company told us why.
Ian Jarvis
Jul 5, 2024
EPA 2024 – Shaping the Future of Independent End-Point Assessment
Whether or not you are attending EPA Conference 2024, here's what you will want to know ahead of a pivotal year for end-point assessment and skills...
Ian Jarvis
Jun 28, 2024
end point assessments
What does customer success look like at Skilltech?
Why do EPAOs use epaPRO? It's not just because the platform is seamless and intuitive: our customer support is our added value. Read on to see why.
Ian Jarvis
Jun 14, 2024
apprenticeships
Championing EPA – a Q&A with Laura Topliss, Director of DNA Awarding
Skilltech Solutions talks to Laura Topliss, Director of DNA Awarding, about how epaPRO is transforming apprenticeship delivery at this dynamic EPAO.
Ian Jarvis
May 16, 2024
apprenticeships
Spotlight on… Teacher Degree Apprenticeships
Teacher Degree Apprenticeships will shake up the sector. Here’s what you need to know, and how you can support your apprentices to thrive with epaPRO.
Ian Jarvis
May 3, 2024
apprenticeships
What do the latest funding changes mean for apprenticeships?
April 2024's apprenticeship funding is promising to transform the sector - but is it just papering over the cracks? Read on to learn about all the...
Ian Jarvis
May 3, 2024
end point assessments
Raising standards – a Q&A with Andrew Dale and Tracey Sajno of 1st Awards
Agility, responsiveness, support and transparency. Every value that matters to training providers, assessors and apprentices throughout the learner...
Ian Jarvis
Apr 10, 2024
Q&A
‘No-surprises’ EPA – A Q&A with Jessica Fowler, Head of Client Relationship at Innovate Awarding
Skilltech Solutions talks to Jessica Fowler of Innovate Awarding about how better EPA management platforms can streamline the apprenticeship journey.
Ian Jarvis
Feb 20, 2024
Introducing epaPRO Assess: Your one-stop-shop for End-Point Assessments
What do you get when you combine the software of two industry leaders in the edtech market? You get an all-in-one platform for all your end-point...
Ian Jarvis
Feb 14, 2024
end point assessments
National Apprenticeship Week – here are 5 things you must know about apprenticeships | #NAW2024
AO or Training Provider? You know that apprentices have skills that no-one else has… this National Apprenticeship Week, here’s what you need to know...
Ian Jarvis
Feb 7, 2024
Spotlight on… Motoring Apprenticeships
The automotive industry in the UK needs apprentices. AOs and Training Providers who can support them stand to gain as the EV revolution gathers pace....
Ian Jarvis
Jan 22, 2024
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Skilltech Solutions and risr/: Revolutionising Apprentice Assessment, with Dannielle Murphy of risr/
For many EPAOs and training providers, managing end-point assessment (EPA) can feel like a battle with their own admin processes. Many still rely on...
Ian Jarvis
Dec 20, 2023
end point assessments
Spotlight on… Catering & Hospitality
First Brexit, then the pandemic, and now a cost-of-living crisis. The catering and hospitality industry has faced a barrage of challenges in recent...
Ian Jarvis
Dec 15, 2023
end point assessments
Assessment and apprenticeships: our retrospective on 2023
It’s safe to say that, after the end of another successful FAB conference in 2023, assessment organisations now have both eyes fixed on the new year.
Ian Jarvis
Dec 15, 2023
end point assessments
How does epaPRO’s apprentice dashboard help apprentices pass their EPA?
To give apprentices the best of chance of passing their EPA, training providers need to give them clear guidance and direction, as well as access to...
Ian Jarvis
Dec 7, 2023
Q&A
Funding or quality of delivery: what has been holding apprenticeship training providers back?
For anyone in the apprenticeship ecosystem, the news cycle in 2023 has been anything but quiet. The excitement around the ‘closing gap’ between...
Ian Jarvis
Oct 30, 2023
end point assessments
The EPAO Checklist: what EPAOs can do now to streamline EPA management
If you work as part of an EPA delivery team at an EPAO, you will know that the start of the academic year is when your organisational skills are most...
Ian Jarvis
Oct 24, 2023
end point assessments
Revolutionising apprentice assessment: a Q&A with Chris Sell, Lead Developer at Skilltech Solutions
For so many users, the fact that epaPRO streamlines their admin processes and saves them time is one of its biggest benefits.
Ian Jarvis
Aug 16, 2023
end point assessments
Construction EPA, risr/ & epaPRO: transforming end-point assessment, with Jasmin Lewis
Construction is one of the most recent sectors to transition from framework to EPA, which has meant that EPAOs and training providers alike have had...
Ian Jarvis
Aug 10, 2023
What do the best training providers have in common? They all use epaPRO. Here's why.
In the apprenticeship ecosystem, the key link between apprentices, employers and EPAOs is you – the training provider.
Ian Jarvis
Aug 1, 2023
end point assessments
What is the Degree/Apprenticeship Shift: and what does it mean for EPAOs?
With the first apprentice doctors (and space engineers) entering the workforce next year, is this a watershed moment in how we perceive...
Ian Jarvis
Jul 26, 2023
end point assessments
Spotlight on... Health & Social Care
The past year has been defined by uncertainty for health and social care, from news of staff shortages to continued strike action. The apprentice...
Ian Jarvis
Jul 6, 2023
end point assessments
epaPRO: how Skilltech creates an unparalleled user experience for EPA management, with Lisa Clancy, Service Desk Analyst
epaPRO is one of the fastest-growing, feature-rich applications that EPAOs can use to make managing the apprenticeship journey seamless. Users...
Ian Jarvis
Jul 6, 2023
end point assessments
Blending EPA with qualification assessment: where are we now?
Delivering better-qualified apprentices, greater certainty for employers and EPAOs, and overall, increasing the value of apprenticeships. That was...
Ian Jarvis
Jun 2, 2023
end point assessments
Skilltech Solutions - SIAS Case Study
What's holding most EPAOs back? Why is an EPAOs social role vital for their bottom line? Read this fascinating discussion we had with Steve Smith...
Ian Jarvis
May 24, 2023
end point assessments
Spotlight on… Dentistry
Apprenticeships in Dentistry are an attractive option for those looking to pursue a career in dentistry and orthodontics. With comprehensive...
Ian Jarvis
Apr 28, 2023
end point assessments
7 signs you’ve gone ‘Excel-blind’
If there’s one thing that unites accountants, statisticians and EPAOs, it’s an intimate familiarity with spreadsheets.
Ian Jarvis
Apr 18, 2023
end point assessments
Revolutionising apprentice assessment: a Q&A with Libby Timms, Customer Success Project Manager at Skilltech Solutions
Libby Timms, Customer Success Project Manager at Skilltech Solutions, worked with City & Guilds for 8 years. Starting as a user of the epaPRO...
Ian Jarvis
Apr 11, 2023
apprenticeships
Spotlight on… Tattooing
Tattooing is an industry unlike any other. Tattoo studios need skilled artists, but the qualification pathways to produce them are still being built....
Ian Jarvis
Mar 30, 2023
end point assessments
6 risks to watch out for in your assessment process
Unsent communications, missed deadlines and unreliable access to learning materials: life without a robust EPA management system is full of risks....
Ian Jarvis
Mar 24, 2023
end point assessments
Too many platforms? Avoiding assessment app overwhelm
First, it was spreadsheets, now it's platforms. EPAOs need a single platform, and this blog explores the pitfalls of having too many systems versus...
Ian Jarvis
Mar 24, 2023
end point assessments
Spotlight on... Pharmacists
We shine a spotlight on standards in our industry. The first in our series is the ill-fated Pharmacist standard, which has been on and off the shelf...
Ian Jarvis
Mar 22, 2023
end point assessments
Outlook for 2023: Skilltech opinions
Between the merry-go-round of Education Secretaries and the vast underspend in the sector as a whole, it’s fair to say that 2022 was an exciting year...
Ian Jarvis
Mar 22, 2023
end point assessments
4 years on: how have EPAs evolved
It’s been 4 years since the EPA system of assessment was introduced, but how has it changed since the beginning?
Ian Jarvis
Mar 22, 2023
end point assessments
Spotlight on... Construction
The construction industry is a huge provider of apprenticeships. We examine why they have endured for so long, and what the future holds.
Ian Jarvis
Mar 21, 2023
end point assessments
Everything You Need to Know About epaPRO Essentials
At each stage of the End-Point Assessment process, epaPRO Essentials meets the needs of EPAOs. Read on to find out more.
Ian Jarvis
Dec 2, 2022
end point assessments
Does an EPA Software Platform Keep All My Data Protected?
It's critical for EPAOs to protect their software applications and platforms. Find out if an EPA software platform keeps all data safe.
Ian Jarvis
Nov 24, 2022
end point assessments
Apprenticeship Management Systems: What Are They And Why Are They Important?
End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs) need to stay in control of EPAs. Staying on track can be easier with EPA software.
Ian Jarvis
Nov 18, 2022
end point assessments
The Benefit Of Booking A Software Demo for Your End-Point Assessment Organisation
Like any major business decision, an investment in new End-Point Assessment (EPA) software must be carefully and logically considered.
Ian Jarvis
Nov 11, 2022
epaPRO
epaPRO & epaPRO Essentials: Which One Is the Best Fit for You?
End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs) use Skilltech's epaPro and epaPro Essentials software. Which platform is best for your business?
Ian Jarvis
Nov 4, 2022
end point assessments
Can You Integrate Microsoft To An EPA Software?
Keeping abreast of your workload as an EPA assessor can be challenging. EPA software eliminates many problems of trying to manage a assessment...
Ian Jarvis
Oct 28, 2022
end point assessments
Why Inexpensive EPA Software May Not Be The Right Option For Your Business
Managing End-Point Assessments can be a complex and time-consuming process. At Skilltech Solutions, our epaPro software is designed to meet your...
Ian Jarvis
Oct 14, 2022
epaPRO
Why Investing in EPA Planning Software Will Make Your Life Easier
As an online resource management tool, epaPro is designed to meet the unique challenges of EPAOs as they adapt to changing times.
Ian Jarvis
Oct 3, 2022
end point assessments
EPAPro Now Has Aptem Integration!
Skilltech Solutions is pleased to announce that the first phase of integration between EPAPro and Aptem has been completed.
Ian Jarvis
Jun 10, 2022
end point assessments
What To Look For When Choosing An EPA Software Solution Provider
There are a few key things to look for when choosing an EPA software provider, including ease of use, flexibility, and customer support.
Ian Jarvis
May 26, 2022
apprenticeships
How To Succeed When You Have An Ofqual Inspection
ship end-point assessment organisations (EPAOs), Ofqual recognition offers several benefits that can deliver important improvements in the way they...
Ian Jarvis
Mar 16, 2022
News
Remote Invigilation Coming Soon!
Skilltech Solutions have launched our very own Remote Invigilation service this February 202, fully integrated into EPAPro and is provided by...
Ian Jarvis
Feb 2, 2022
apprenticeships
Spotlight On… The Value Of Apprenticeships
Anyone who has undertaken an apprenticeship, or who has supplied training, guidance, and assessment to an apprentice, understands the value of the...
Ian Jarvis
Jan 18, 2022
end point assessments
5 Reasons To Use EPAPro From Skilltech Solutions
EPAPro is a dynamic service-delivery platform that guides EPA assessors, employers, training providers, and apprentices through the entire End Point...
Ian Jarvis
Dec 15, 2021
end point assessments
Top Tips To Ensure Apprentices Pass Their EPA & Find a Job
An apprenticeship scheme offers more than other types of training course, with a sharper focus on ensuring a trainee is employable and that vital...
Ian Jarvis
Dec 8, 2021
end point assessments
What Is An EdTech Company?
With its active interfaces, integrated connectivity, and engagement-boosting techniques, EdTech is one of the most vibrant educational innovations of...
Ian Jarvis
Dec 1, 2021
end point assessments
Showcasing a Portfolio of Evidence Through EPA
Portfolios are important for training providers, who can prove through moderation that their EPA systems are robust and withstand scrutiny.
Ian Jarvis
Nov 24, 2021
end point assessments
Why An EPAO Must Be Impartial
End-Point Assessments (EPA) are very important for apprentices as they have to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that they have learned.
Ian Jarvis
Nov 16, 2021
end point assessments
Introducing EPAPro Essentials – Our New Low-Cost EPA Software Solution That Doesn’t Compromise On Features
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of EPAPro Essentials, our new low-cost EPA software solution for specialist & low volume EPAOs or new...
Ian Jarvis
Sep 3, 2021
end point assessments
Why Partner With Skilltech Solutions As Your End-Point Solution Provider?
When you’re investing in a new End-Point Assessment solution, it’s essential that you have confidence in the supplier.
Ian Jarvis
Jun 25, 2021
end point assessments
What Are The End-Point Assessment Technology Costs?
Investing in educational technology can offer significant benefits to assessment organisations, but how much do they cost?
Ian Jarvis
Jun 17, 2021
end point assessments
What Are The Key Features Of EPAPro?
The EPA platform has been developed in consultation with some of the UK’s most prominent apprenticeship providers and employers, with an array of...
Ian Jarvis
Jun 9, 2021
News
How Are End Point Assessment Organisations Funded?
The conditions for entry on the official register of end point assessment organisations (EPAOs) changed in 2019, with important implications for how...
Ian Jarvis
Apr 21, 2021
News
7 Factors To Consider To Become An End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO)
Assessment businesses have to fulfil strict criteria before being recognised as apprenticeship end point assessment organisations.
Ian Jarvis
Apr 14, 2021
News
What Are The Key Features Of A Specifically Designed End-Point Assessment (EPA) Software?
Our EPAPro end-point assessment solution is an industry-leading software application specifically designed to meet the needs of End-Point Assessment...
Ian Jarvis
Mar 21, 2021
end point assessments
Why EPA Pro Is The Most Innovative Solution For EPAOs To Efficiently Manage The Process
PA Pro is our all-in-one software solution for end-point assessment management, submissions, and certification.
Ian Jarvis
Feb 19, 2021
end point assessments
The Apprenticeship End Point Assessment Process – Key Steps To A Successful EPA
The apprenticeship End Point Assessment (EPA) process introduces the concept of summative assessments to apprenticeships.
Ian Jarvis
Feb 19, 2021
end point assessments
How Has EPA Changed In The last Year?
The events of 2020 and 2021 have created a challenging environment for apprenticeships and end-point assessments.
Ian Jarvis
Feb 19, 2021