Apprenticeship Standards

Over the next 12–18 months, the apprenticeship landscape is set to undergo major change under the new Apprenticeship Assessment Principles, launched by DfE in February 2025. These reforms aim to streamline assessments by introducing greater flexibility around English/Maths, reducing minimum durations, and simplifying assessment pathways. As part of the transition, “Apprenticeship Assessment” will replace “end-point assessment,” and “Assessment Organisations” will supersede EPAOs, with new agreements required between providers and assessors.

The reform roadmap is already in motion. From September 2025, revised Apprenticeship Assessment Plans (AAPs) will begin rolling out across more than 650 standards, with full updates expected by August 2026. Providers, employers, and assessment organisations will need to align on roles and validation processes, while navigating updated funding rules, revised timelines, and new guidance materials.

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Apply to offer apprenticeship standards through the IMI

Apply for Accident Repair Technician ST0352/AP01

Apply for Automotive Glazing Technician ST0031/AP01

Apply for Autocare Technician ST0499/AP01

Apply for Bus and Coach Engineering Technician ST0067/AP01

Apply for Construction Equipment Maintenance Technician ST0671 V1.1

Apply for Customer Service Practitioner ST0072/AP02

Apply for Customer Service Specialist ST0071/AP01

Apply for Customer Service Specialist ST0071/V1.1

Apply for Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Standard ST0068/AP02

Apply for Land-based Service Engineer ST0242/AP02 (Agricultural)

Apply for Land-based Service Engineer ST0242/AP02 (Construction & Plant)

Apply for Land-based Service Engineering Technician ST0243/AP03 (Agricultural)

Apply for Land-based Service Engineering Technician ST0243/AP03 (Construction & Plant)

Apply for Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician ST0387/V1.1

Apply for Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician ST1327 V1-1

Apply for Motorcycle Technician (Repair and Maintenance) ST0376/AP02

Apply for Motor Finance Specialist ST0474/AP01

Apply for Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) ST0033/AP03

Apply for Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) ST0033/AP04

Apply for Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician ST0405/AP01

Apply for Vehicle Damage Paint Technician ST0448/AP01

Apply for Vehicle Damage Panel Technician ST0403/AP01

Apply for Sales Executive ST0572/AP01

Apply for Retailer ST0327/AP01

Apply for Retailer ST0327/V1.2

Apply for Retail Team Leader ST0326/AP02

Apply for Retail Team Leader ST0326/V1.2

Apply for Team Leader ST0384 V1.4

Apply for Vehicle Damage Assessor ST0406/AP01