AIM is an independent, Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation (AO), offering Apprenticeship Assessment assessing apprentices’ knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout their apprenticeship.. This is information about the assessment process for employers.
We only provide assessment for occupations where we have expertise. As creative and cultural industry specialists we understand what is required by these industries.
Apprenticeship Assessment is the name given to a series of assessments an apprentice must take to prove their ability to do the job they are training for.
These assessments take place at the end of an apprenticeship following a period of training and development. Depending on the apprenticeship standard, the apprentices may also be required to achieve other mandatory requirements.
These must be achieved prior to applying for the assessment. At this point the employer, in discussion with the apprentice and training provider, will ‘sign off’ their apprentice as ready for assessment. This is known as the ‘gateway’.
Apprenticeship Assessment can be undertaken, at a minimum, eight months after the start of an apprentice’s training. It must be successfully completed before the apprentice receives their completion certificate.
Please note that it is very important when issuing employment contracts for an apprentice to include sufficient time beyond the 12-month minimum on training to enable the assessment to take place (including potential re-sits). We are not permitted to assess any apprentice who is no longer employed.
Why Choose AIM for End-Point Assessment?
AIM is on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations (no. EPA0064). We are approved to deliver end-point assessments for a range apprenticeship standards.
Data Technician Level 3 Assessment
Find out more about the Apprenticeship Assessment for Data Technician Level 3.
Camera Prep Technician Level 3 Assessment
Find out more about the Apprenticeship Assessment for Camera Prep Technician Level 3.
Media Production Co-ordinator Assessment
Find out more about the Apprenticeship Assessment for Media Production Co-ordinator.
Content Creator Level 3 Assessment
Find out more about the Apprenticeship Assessment for Content Creator Level 3 .
Operations Manager Level 5 Assessment
Find out more about the Apprenticeship Assessment for Operations Manager Level 5.
Event Assistant Level 3 Assessment
Find out more about the Apprenticeship Assessment for Event Assistant Level 3.
Advertising Creative Level 6 Assessment
Find out more about the Apprenticeship Assessment for Advertising Creative Level 6.
Associate Project Manager Level 4 Assessment
Find out more about the Apprenticeship Assessment for Associate Project Manager Level 4.
“Can I just officially say that I LOVE our end-point assessment organisation! They are just so positive and helpful and full of ideas to make things happen.”
Genevieve Potter
AIM are members of the Association of Apprentices which unlocks access to a host of free resources and peer support aimed at helping apprentices maximise their apprenticeship.
From January 2020 employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy will be able to create accounts on the Department of Education apprenticeship service and begin arranging their own apprenticeships.
These employers will be able to:
Downloadable AIM forms and policies can be found on our resources page.
The National Apprenticeship Service has produced a really useful document available to download: Employer guide to apprenticeships (PDF).
More links to Department of Education documents and guides can be found on our resources page.
According to the Department for Education:
71% of apprentices agreed that their chances of earning a higher wage in future had increased
80% of apprentices agreed that their chances of progressing to a higher level of training had also increased
90% of apprentices will get a job or go into further training after finishing an apprenticeship
78% of employers reported improved productivity
65% of employers recognise the new ideas apprentices bring to their organisation
65% of employers recognise the new ideas apprentices bring to their organisation
Speak to us about our Apprenticeship Assessment.
