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Published: 25/05/2021
A new study, published by the Engineering Professors’ Council (EPC), reveals that studying an Engineering degree gives individuals a greater boost to social mobility when compared to other subjects. The EPC’s Chief Executive, Johnny Rich, commented: "We have found clear evidence that Engineering makes a significant contribution to …
Published: 13/05/2021
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute) is looking for additional independent peer reviewers to provide an employer perspective by reviewing apprenticeship standards, assessment plans and technical qualification materials in a range of engineering professions. …
Published: 10/08/2020
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has announced it will move to a new simplified External Quality Assurance (EQA) system, following a public consultation launched in February this year. The changes will see EQA delivered by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) or, for integrated degree apprenticeships, the Office for Students (OfS). …
Published: 31/03/2020
Apprenticeships are an important pathway into engineering and all apprentices undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship. …
Published: 25/02/2020
The Engineering Council is pleased to have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) as an External Quality Assurance (EQA) provider …
Published: 30/01/2020
An opportunity to celebrate the diversity and value that apprenticeships bring to employers, apprentices and communities, National Apprenticeship Week runs from 3-9 February …
Published: 19/03/2019
A new report from the Office for Students (OfS) reflects on progress around degree apprenticeships up to the 2017-18 academic year. …
Published: 04/03/2019
National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 4-8 March and celebrates apprentices and how, by enabling you to earn and learn, an apprenticeship can open up possibilities for your career. …
Published: 02/01/2018
From 2 January 2018, employers will be able to nominate the Engineering Council as the provider of quality assurance for apprenticeships. …
Published: 25/05/2017
For the second year a bursary scheme will give successful applicants up to £4,000 to support their education and training …