How assessment organisation, OAL, are working with employers and providers to improve apprenticeships


Helping companies to improve with assessments for apprentices from level 2 to level 6, industry-leading Occupational Awards Limited (OAL) is a natural choice as the headline sponsor for the 2024 North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards.
As the only organisation in the country offering improvement standard assessments from level two to six, OAL can as easily work with MDs as apprentices starting out on the job.
The not-for-profit organisation is a leading End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) which assesses more than 40 standards. OAL end-point assesses the following improvement standards:
– Improvement Leader – Level 6
– Improvement Specialist – Level 5
– Process Leader – Level 4
– Improvement Practitioner – Level 4
– Improvement Technician – Level 3
– Quality Practitioner – Level 4
– Lean Manufacturing Operative – Level 2
Explore more on these standards here.


Personal support to reach apprenticeship goals
With improvement at the heart of everything they do, industry-leading OAL is one of the top 10 apprenticeship end point assessors in the UK.
Helping apprentices of all ages, from school leavers to those who want to progress their careers, they are passionate about showing the value of apprenticeships both for employers and their trainees.
Working from their headquarters in York, OAL started to work with the food and drink industry in 2015, becoming an Ofqual-recognised business with a strong reputation for service, reliability and responsiveness. They have also built a loyal following of returning customers, who rely on their service to provide the most up-to-date details and advice on qualifications and apprenticeship standards.
Fair, accurate and reliable assessments
The North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards, on June 13 at York Racecourse, recognises and rewards both the apprentices and their employers that are excelling across North Yorkshire. Not only does winning mean recognition for the apprentice, but is also a major morale boost for the company and workforce that supports them.
By partnering with OAL, you can trust that your apprentices will receive fair, accurate and reliable assessments. Their dedicated EPA team provides personalised support and guidance throughout the assessment process, ensuring a smooth and successful experience for both you and your apprentices.
Explore more on the prices of EPA standards here.
Get in touch with OAL today to learn more about how they can support your apprenticeship goals.
Visit the website at www.oawards.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 01904 236 483.
