APPRENTICESHIPS
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End-Point Assessment (EPA) Apprenticeship Standards and Pricing
All apprenticeships must be completed with an independent End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) – a third-party body that ensures Apprentices meet the required national standards. As an Ofqual-regulated EPAO, iPET Network delivers high-quality, fair, and consistent assessments designed to recognise genuine skill, knowledge, and professional competence.
We price our services competitively to make them accessible for Training Providers and Employers while maintaining the quality and sustainability expected from a regulated awarding organisation. iPET Network is approved to deliver End-Point Assessment services for the following apprenticeship standards:
- Dog Groomer (Level 2) – Qualification Number 610/0866/7
- Animal Care and Welfare Assistant (Level 2) – Qualification Number 610/0867/9
- Animal Care and Welfare Manager (Level 3) – Qualification Number 610/3718/7
- Equine Groom (Level 2) – Qualification Number 610/1236/1
- Senior Equine Groom (Level 3) -Qualification Number 610/1237/3
- Keeper and Aquarist (Level 3) – Qualification Number 610/1333/X
- Sporting Excellence Professional (Level 3) – Qualification Number 610/4935/9
- General Farm Worker (Level 2) – Qualification Number 610/5890/9
- Livestock Unit Technician (Level 3) – Qualification Number 610/5602/9
- Animal Training Instructor (Level 4) – Qualification Number
Each standard is supported by a detailed Training Provider and Employer Specification, which outlines assessment requirements, grading criteria, and costings. These specifications are available upon request and provide full transparency on expectations, structure, and delivery.
Choosing iPET Network as your EPAO ensures a partnership built on integrity, expertise, and learner success. Our experienced Assessors and industry specialists provide a streamlined process from booking to certification, supported by our robust quality-assurance framework and digital assessment systems.
For further details on apprenticeship standards and national policy, visit the Skills England website. To discuss costings or arrange your End-Point Assessment with iPET Network, please contact our EPAO team at epao@ipetnetwork.co.uk
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Our experience with Noah’s end-point assessment was nothing short of exceptional. The process was thorough, well-structured, and delivered with professionalism, ensuring that Noah had the opportunity to demonstrate his skills and knowledge with confidence. It was fantastic to see Noah showcase the expertise he has developed, and we truly appreciate the professional approach taken throughout the assessment. This process has been a positive and rewarding milestone, and we look forward to working with our Training Provider and iPET Network for future apprenticeships.
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Assessor was polite, on time and professional. She worked with Molly observing practical skills and asking underpinning knowledge questions. Molly received a distinction and we are all very proud of her.
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Thank you so much for last night! I have just been told that you invigilated the EPA multiple choice question late last night for an apprentice. That was so kind of you to organise the sitting of the test and for invigilating it last night, you have gone above and beyond again for our learners.
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The team were fantastic at support and preparing him for his assessment. Instructions were clear and allowance for him needing extra time.
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If you’re ready to become part of a trusted, regulated, and passionate Awarding Organisation that’s shaping the future of animal-care and Veterinary science education, contact Sarah Mackay (Director) on 0800 433 4700 or email epao@ipetnetwork.co.uk to find out more.
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