Preparing apprentices for EPA success

Accelerating futures through skills

We support providers of apprenticeships in the automotive industry with a range of products and services committed to ensuring the delivery of a high-quality learning experience within your sector of expertise.

We support standards including Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle); Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician; Autocare Technician, Vehicle Damage Paint, Vehicle Damage Panel and Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET)

Our end-point assessment (EPA) and on-programme offer provides an end-to-end solution for the automotive sector. Interested to find out more? Get in touch to discuss our automotive offer.

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Automotive – preparing apprentices for EPA success

The automotive industry is evolving with a growing demand for skilled technicians due to evolving technology and the demand for electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid systems, and autonomous driving features. Technicians have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and continuously learn new skills in this exciting industry. 

As a market leader in EPA, we’ve delivered over 85,000 assessments since EPA started, with a 90% pass rate.  

We put customer success at the heart of apprenticeships, and our emphasis on centre support, quality of materials and preparation for apprentices together with over 145 years of working in education and with industry partners, makes us a trusted leader in EPA services.  

Support that we have available for you and your apprentices include: 

Preparation to pass first time

We have unrivalled support and assessment preparation for you and your apprentices, via our booking and assessment preparation resource hub, epaPRO

  • Exemplar materials 
  • Lead independent end-point assessor (LIEPA) reports 
  • Learning Assistant  
  • Apprenticeship Training Manuals 

Expert tutor resources via SmartScreen, including lesson plans, sample tests and schemes of work and additional digital content with enhanced SmartScreen. 

For our automotive standards, we host an e-learning platform “Electude” – containing virtual learning content that is mapped to the standards, quizzes, and tests for the apprentice. Electude includes virtual workshops, which saves you time and money on practical training and supports tracking the 20% off-the-job requirements. 

Our growing portfolio of apprenticeship products and services gives you the tools you need to build apprentices’ confidence and competence, support your delivery and prepare for robust assessment that’s valued and trusted by the industry. 

Showcasing best practice

With our exemplar materials, sample tests, workbooks and expert Technical Advisor Paul Tunnicliffe, you can get the latest insight into best practice to provide confidence to your apprentices. 

All our resources are mapped to the standard and designed to draw out the skills, knowledge and behaviour apprentices need so they’re confident for assessment. 

Free webinar series

Our Technical Advisor will host webinars to inform our providers about any changes in the Apprenticeship EPA assessment plans along with any version updates which arise from the outcomes of standard reviews.

Expert advice at our networking events

Hosted by our Automotive Technical Advisor, Paul Tunnicliffe, our events equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to build apprentices’ confidence and competence, support your delivery, and share best practice with others.

Supporting organisations across their business

We have a breadth of offer supporting employers across skills areas such as in-house support services, IT and digital, business skills, customer service and leadership and management to name a few. We also offer Functional Skills across five levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. We can also accredit in-house training programmes with our Assured service.

Dedicated support team

Our EPA Customer Success team are on-hand to walk you through the process and provide advice from the start. Our team includes transport experts, quality leads, and policy and funding specialists – all working together to provide solutions for you.

High quality assessment

With the rigour and consistency of our independent end-point assessor training, you can be confident in the quality and standardisation of our EPA. Our LIEPA reports are produced annually with valuable insight into the assessment process, providing crucial lessons learned in EPA, for your benefit.

A trusted brand with a long history in automotive

City & Guilds has a long history and heritage within the automotive industry and are proud of our breadth of offer across multiple sectors.