Apprenticeships

Animal Technologist Level 3. Standard reference number ST0058. Duration of Apprenticeship Typically 24 months.

Diplomas

OfQual recognised IAT diplomas are delivered in a range of settings, in the workplace, classroom, or remotely.

End Point Assessments

IAT Education assess apprentices, judges whether they are fully competent and can perform their role effectively.

Introduction to IAT Education

The IAT was founded in 1950 and is the foremost professional body in the field of Animal Technology and Welfare. IAT Education continues that journey through its commitment raising professional standards by ensuring its End Point Assessments are delivered by highly qualified industry experts, through a rigorous but fair EPA process. IAT Education work with employers and providers to deliver diplomas and End Point Assessments covering a number of standards.

End Point Assessments

IAT Education, on behalf the EPAO (The IAT), will assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprentice and judges whether they are fully competent and can perform their role effectively.

Once an apprentice can demonstrate they meet Apprenticeships Assessment Plan criteria, they are ready for End Point Assessment (EPA), and are passed through the “Gateway”.

The Gateway is the door between the on-programme development stage of the apprentice and the EPA.

To be gateway ready, the employer and the training provider must both agree that the apprentice has reached the level of competence in their job role, as set out in the Standard, and has a record showing they can meet the gateway components.

Diplomas

The IAT is recognised as an Awarding Body by Ofqual and offers qualifications that encourage animal technologists to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes so the highest standards of animal welfare and good science are maintained. IAT diplomas are flexible enough to be delivered in a range of settings, from small providers to large colleges, in the workplace, classroom, or remotely. We pride ourselves on offering the best possible customer service, and are always on hand to help if you have any questions. Our organisational structure and business processes enable us to be able to respond quickly to the needs of customers to develop new products that meet their specific needs.

Apprenticeships

This Apprenticeship offers employers a chance to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours of junior technicians in preparation for the demanding role as a Licensed Animal Technician.

The apprentice will develop the technical knowledge and real practical experience, along with the functional and personal skills, required to be an effective Personal Licence Holder. These are acquired through a combination of learning in the workplace, formal off the job training and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context.

During the apprenticeship the apprentice will get a lot of formative assessments helping them create a robust portfolio of their learning achievements and will get support in preparing for the End Point Assessment. They will also complete the relevant IAT qualification.

"The range of knowledge delivered from professionals and sharing of practical experience helped change my approach at work."

“Having worked with other EPAO we felt that IAT Education understood our industry, and their assessors were better suited to our apprentices. Our apprentices have fed back to us how professional the remote assessments were in their delivery.”

“I was nervous going in to the interview, but the assessors were friendly and I soon relaxed. I think this helped me get a Distinction, as they allowed me to answer their questions in a way that felt natural to me.”