CILIP Pathways has passed the external quality assurance (EQA) process with Open Awards and is now ready to deliver end-point assessments for the Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Nick Poole, CILIP CEO said, “CILIP is incredibly proud to support the assessment of this Apprenticeship Standard. This Apprenticeship opens up a robust alternative route into the profession, enabling employers to attract and retain from a wider pool of talent. We are looking forward to the first apprentice successfully completing their assessment, it will be a moment we can all celebrate.”

Chair of the Trailblazer Group, Jackie Chelin said: “Apprentices and employers can be certain that the apprenticeship provides the key knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to deliver first rate services. This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation to build an exciting career and celebrates learned experience. It will give you the recognition you have earned and deserve.”

To find out more, or to register your apprentices with CILIP Pathways, please contact epa@cilip.org.uk.

About CILIP Pathways

CILIP Pathways provides quality assessment services for apprenticeships. CILIP Pathways is a subsidiary trading arm of CILIP. CILIP Pathways is governed by a majority independent board of directors, staffed by experts in the library, information and knowledge sector and has a team of qualified independent assessors. EPAO number EPAO568. The Level 3 Standard can be viewed in full on the Institute for Apprenticeships’ website.