A2A Qualifications

A2A Qualifications, Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship assessment

A2A Qualifications Limited is an awarding organisation (AO) and end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) regulated by Ofqual, with reference number EPAO0889 and UKPRN 10082268. The company was founded in 2018 by Louise Warren and operates from the United Kingdom, with its registered office in Cradley Heath, England. Its activity focuses on apprenticeship assessment and end-point assessment (EPA) for professional sectors.

Standards and sectors covered

The organisation states that it works with more than 60 standards and covers areas such as financial services, insurance, administration and customer service, management and leadership, marketing and content, HR and people, sales and recruitment, digital, sustainability and care services. This variety of standards makes it possible to serve both apprentices and training providers and employers who need assessments tailored to different professional profiles.

Assessment team and occupational competence

The team is made up of assessors and quality assurance professionals from the financial and professional services sector. According to the company itself, the assessors bring genuine occupational competence and knowledge of assessment principles and practice. The organisation also has experience in apprenticeships, EPA, NVQ and BTEC, as well as customer service and people management.

Training for assessors and quality assurance

In addition to apprenticeship assessment, A2A Qualifications delivers training courses for assessors (Assessor Training - CAVA), external quality assurance (EQA), internal quality assurance (IQA) and training for end-point assessors (End Point Assessor Training). These courses are certified through Highfield. The company also offers consultancy services related to these areas.

Cyber Essentials certification and technological resources

The organisation holds Cyber Essentials certification, the minimum standard recommended by the UK Government for cyber security, based on five key technical controls. It uses the Proficient and ACE360 platforms to manage resources and assessments, and VQ Manager for training courses.

Recognition and ratings

A2A Qualifications presents itself as a "Disability Confident Employer" and maintains a training blog. The company states that its customers and training providers highlight the service received, the speed of response and competitive prices, and it refers to the reviews published on Trustpilot to consult comments from apprentices and centres.

Location and contact

13 Stourdale Road, Cradley Heath, England, B64 7BG