Apprenticeship Standards

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Our apprenticeship standards are designed to set the benchmark for excellence in the automotive sector.

Developed in collaboration with industry experts, they ensure learners gain the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for a successful career.

Upcoming changes to 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 an Apprenticeship Standard at your centre

IMI centres can apply to offer Apprenticeship Standards. Elements of the standards include the following:-

• Gateway Package (Dependent on Standard)
• End Point Assessment

Where can I find out more information for my centre?

Further information regarding the apprenticeship standard is available within section 9 of the Operating Manual.

Registration process for centres and centre candidates:

Centres that would like to register for this apprenticeship standard will need to complete a ‘Centre Approval Application Form’ on Centres Hub. The 'Apprenticeship Standard Approval Guidance Checklist’ will also need to be completed to ensure specific criteria has been met.

Once centres are approved, candidates can be registered on epaPRO. Centres will only be able to register candidates on elements applied for via Centres Hub.

Take a look at the list of Apprenticeship Standards below: