Please be aware that the following new standard versions have been released as a result of a funding band change.
These were all made live on 26/06/2023 on the IfATE website. We have been informed by IfATE that these versions can only be applied to apprentices starting on programme from this date. All apprentices who have started on programme prior to this will be subject to the older funding bands on the previous version. Therefore, in these situations it is not necessary to transfer apprentices to the newer versions.
With this in mind, Assessu will look to introduce these new versions from June 2024, to allow apprentices who started on these versions to complete their minimum of 12 months on programme learning. We will send out a further update once these are live.
In addition to the above, there has been a new standard version for Retailer (ST0327 / IfATE v1.2) also. However, in addition to a new funding band the standard and the assessment plan have also been updated and therefore, it is possible for apprentices to transfer to this newer version regardless of their on programme start date. Assessu have consulted with customers on this and will start the development of this new standard version shortly, with the aim of being in a position to assess from January 2024. Please ensure all apprentices due for assessment before this date are registered on IfATE v1.1 on the ILR. It is crucial that apprentices are registered on the ILR for the correct standard version they are assessed on to ensure that we can certificate the apprentice once they have successfully completed their End Point Assessment.
If you have any questions or concerns about standard versions, please contact us at epa@assessu.co.uk