The next BCS Line Manager Toolkit webinar will run on October 12th - book your place here if you are an employer supervising a digital or IT apprentice. There will be tips, best practice and advice and guidance shared with you on the day, and attendees will be given exclusive access to the BCS Line Manager Toolkit.

https://www.bcs.org/events-calendar/2023/october/webinar-managing-a-digital-apprentice-the-bcs-line-manager-toolkit/?utm_content=bufferc0b30&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #digitalskills

A reminder! APAR approaching...

From the 1 August 2023, when an organisation receives recognition for a standard from Ofqual or the Office for Students (OfS) they will automatically be placed onto the list of approved EPAOs. DfE will merge this list with the Register of Apprenticeship Training providers (ROATP) and rename it the ‘apprenticeship providers and assessment register’ (APAR).

#apar #apprenticeship #endpointassessment #tonytalksepa #apprenticeships #assessment #EPAO #ROATP

If you have already started your apprenticeship, or if you have digital apprentices working for you, did you know that BCS has created free resources to support you?

Find out more here.
https://www.bcs.org/it-careers/apprenticeships/?utm_content=buffer9d288&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#apprenticeships #ITapprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #digitalskills #BCS

Managing a digital apprentice – the BCS Line-Manager Toolkit.

Are you a Line-Manager currently responsible for supporting a digital apprentice or an organisation looking to recruit digital apprentices? Join me for this must-attend webinar to help you navigate your way through supporting your apprentice(s) from start to finish.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-a-digital-apprentice-the-bcs-line-manager-toolkit-tickets-627083913867#search

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #DigitalSkills #CPD

Don't say we didn't tell you! We have been there and have the T-shirt.

Happy Friday.

#readtheassessmentplan #endpointassessment #apprenticeships #tonytalksepa #IfATE #digitalskills #epa #epao

Apprentices to take ‘integrated’ EPA and mandatory qual assessment

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #ifate
https://feweek.co.uk/apprentices-to-take-integrated-epa-and-mandatory-qual-assessment/

The BCS Line-Manager Toolkit webinar is for Line Managers of IT & Digital Apprentices to help them better understand their role in apprenticeships and share some tips on supporting apprentices in the workplace.

Attendees will also be given access to the exclusive online BCS Line Manager Toolkit.

Managing a digital apprentice – the BCS Line-Manager Toolkit
Thu 20 Jul 2023 at 09:30
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-a-digital-apprentice-the-bcs-line-manager-toolkit-tickets-627083913867?_gl=1*le1y2e*_up*MQ..&gclid=7f65c776114e1411f761a301765670fe&gclsrc=3p.ds&utm_content=buffer0c759&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#apprenticeships #BCS #digitalskills #CPD #endpointassessment #tonytalksEPA #techskills

On Thursday 20th July, I'll be your host as BCS delivers the second online workshop for managers of tech and digital #apprentices.

During this session, I’ll take you through the roles and responsibilities in #apprenticeships, where support can be found, and what best practice looks like.

We’ll be looking through some of the key information line managers need to know to help their #apprentices achieve their goals.

#endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #Digitalskills

https://bit.ly/BCSLineManagerToolkitJuly2023

Employ an apprentice for your business: step by step.

This new guide from the DfE is designed to help businesses who have never recruited an apprentice before and simplifies the existing employer roadmap.

- Decide if apprenticeships are right for them
- Understand funding
- Chosing a provider and end-point assessment
- Employer’s responsibilities, supporting apprentices and planning for progression

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #DfE #education
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/employers/the-road-to-a-quality-apprenticeship?utm_content=buffer096fd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Managing a digital apprentice - the BCS Line Manager Toolkit

Over one hour, we’ll introduce line managers to key concepts in digital apprenticeships, establish roles and responsibilities, offer support, and provide clarity. Employers attending the session will also be given access to the exclusive online BCS Line Manager Toolkit.

Thursday 27 April, 09:30 - 10:30

https://buff.ly/415fGFo

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #digitalskills #CPD

End point assessment data will finally be public, watchdog says https://feweek.co.uk/end-point-assessment-data-will-finally-be-public-watchdog-says/ #endpointassessment #apprenticeships

Always nice to see these words when a new digital apprenticeship standard is launched:

"This apprenticeship aligns with BCS - Chartered Institute for IT for Professional Registration."

If employers or providers are interested in offering the new Digital Forensic Technician L4 standard, please let me know.

#apprenticeships #digitalforensics #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #DigitalSkills #dataforensics #forensics #BCS #MBCS

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/digital-forensic-technician-v1-0

Don't forget! The closing date for entry to the BCS IT & Digital Apprenticeship Awards 2023 is 6th March.

Finalists will be invited to attend the awards event on the 15th June in Manchester. I can't wait for this one!

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #BCS #awards #UKITAwards #RITTech

https://itaawards.evessiocloud.com/live/en/page/home?utm_content=buffer915de&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Are you a Line-Manager currently responsible for supporting a digital #apprentice or an organisation looking to recruit digital apprentices? Then this must-attend webinar will help you navigate your way through supporting your apprentice(s) from start to finish.

#apprenticeships #digitalskills #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #CPD

Do you know an IT or Digital Apprentice making a real difference? If they are registered on an apprenticeship at Level 3-7, on a T-Level, digital bootcamp or degree apprenticeship, then nominate them now for the BCS IT & Digital Apprenticeship Awards 2023.
Nominations are open until March and you can find out more about each category here:

https://www.bcs.org/events/awards-and-competitions/bcs-it-digital-apprenticeship-awards/

Winners in each category will be automatically nominated for the IT Apprentice of the Year category at the #UKITAwards in November.

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #digitalskills #TonyTalksEPA #digitalapprenticeship #tech #techapprenticeship

Bit of a technical post for #apprenticeship nerds here, but the IfATE is running a consultation on the inclusion of vendor qualifications as part of the #endpointassessment process.
A few years ago a similar consultation removed all vendor and regulated exams from IT & Digital apprenticeships, so this feels like we’re going around in circles a little.
Employers, providers, EPAOs - have your say:
https://feweek.co.uk/ifate-unveils-plans-to-integrate-professional-qualifications-with-epas/