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CHOOSING A ASSESSMENT ORGANISATION

Selecting the right Assessment Organisation is a crucial step in ensuring every apprentice’s journey ends with a fair, high-quality, and independent assessment.

EPAOs were introduced following the launch of End-Point Assessments in 2017 a system designed to guarantee that all apprentices are assessed consistently, transparently, and independently from their training.

The role of an EPAO is to make sure assessments are carried out impartially and that every apprentice receives a fair grade based solely on their performance.
Training providers and employers can be registered as AOs, but they cannot assess their own apprentices. To maintain full independence, AOs and their assessors must have no affiliation with the apprentice, employer, or training provider involved.

At United Centre of Excellence, independence and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. Our Conflict of Interest Policy ensures every assessment is credible, consistent, and in line with the standards set by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

1.ARE WE REGISTERED?

All AOs must be approved and listed on the Register of Assessment Organisations.
UCE was one of the first organisations to be approved for the Improvement Standards and is listed under RoEPAO ID 00148.


Today, we deliver End-Point Assessments across a growing portfolio of standards, including:

  • Lean Manufacturing Operative (Level 2)

  • Improvement Technician (Level 3)

  • Improvement Practitioner (Level 4)

  • Improvement Specialist (Level 5)

  • Improvement Leader (Level 6)

  • Business Analyst (Level 4)

  • Quality Practitioner (Level 4)

  • Process Leader (Level 4)

2.ARE WE RELEVANT?

Each AO’s must be approved for the specific standards they assess, ensuring sector knowledge, occupational expertise, and relevant assessor experience.
Our assessors at UCE are industry professionals with real-world backgrounds across manufacturing, aerospace, maritime, rail, logistics, business improvement, and quality management.
This practical insight ensures our assessments are both technically accurate and occupationally relevant.

3.ARE WE READY?

Even when an AO’s are registered, they must also be ready-to-assess each individual standard.
UCE is fully operational and actively assessing across all standards listed above.
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4.ARE WE INDEPENDENT?

Independence is a cornerstone of our practice.
UCE works closely with a network of independent training providers through trusted partnerships, allowing employers to choose freely while removing any potential conflict of interest.

5.ARE WE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Ultimately, the right AO should provide confidence — confidence in fairness, quality, and professionalism.
At UCE, we deliver independent, high-quality, and fair End-Point Assessments that reflect the hard work and skill of each apprentice.
Our goal is simple: To help employers, training providers, and apprentices achieve excellence at every stage.

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