This is an introduction to our new register of apprentice assessment organisations, for employers. The register lists all organisations that have been assessed as being suitable to conduct independent end-point assessment of apprentices and be in receipt of public funds. Organisations can only be selected to undertake independent end-point assessment of apprentices if they are listed on the register.

1. Register of Apprentice
Assessment Organisations
July 2015

2. Introduction
• We have created the register of apprentice assessment organisations (the
register) for employers.
• It is a list of organisations that have been assessed as being suitable to conduct
independent end-point assessment of apprentices and be in receipt of public
funds.
• An apprentice is unable to complete and achieve an apprenticeship without
taking and passing the end-point assessment.
• Organisations can only be selected to undertake independent end-point
assessment of apprentices if they are listed on the register.
• This is not part of a SFA procurement for services and we will not be entering
into a contract with organisations on the register.

3. How the register
will assist employers
• We have created the register to help employers.
• Employers will use the register to select an organisation to undertake
independent end-point assessment of apprentices.
• Employers will determine the process for selection.
• The lead training provider will then contract with the end-point assessment
organisation, on behalf of the employer.

4. Application process
• Organisations applying to the register must understand the apprenticeship
standard and assessment plan they wish to undertake end-point assessment
against. They must also have expertise and experience in the occupational
area they are working in.
• The latest list of assessment plans we are accepting applications against is
available in our published guidance documents.
• Over time, we will invite applications against other apprenticeship standards
and assessment plans.
• The register is always open to new applications at the Bravo Solution portal.
• Applicants to the register must be legal entities.

5. Application form
• All applicants will need to complete the online application form.
• The full list of questions, together with detailed applicant guidance, is available
at the Bravo Solution portal.
• The questions are grouped into the following headings:
• Organisation
• Compliance
• Financial management
• Financial health
• Capacity and capability – occupational
• Capacity and capability – assessment
• Declarations

6. Bravo Solution portal -
an introduction
• If you have not previously used the Bravo Solution portal, you will need to
create a user account in order to access the documents and online
application form. You can create a user account at any time and it is a simple
process.
• If your organisation already uses the portal, then you can use your current
username and password.
• If you are not sure whether your organisation already has a username and
password, please contact help@bravosolution.co.uk rather than attempting
to create another account.

7. Bravo Solution portal –
creating a user account
1. Type https://skillsfundingagency.bravosolution.co.uk/ into your internet
browser.
2. Select ‘Click Here to Register’.
3. A pop-up will appear. This is the ‘User Agreement’, which you will need to
read and accept to continue. Please then click on ‘Next’ at the bottom of the
page.
4. At the next screen, please enter your Organisation Details and User Details.
5. Please then click on ‘Save’ at the top of the screen.
6. You will receive an email with your unique password (this is sent by Bravo
Solution to the email address you entered as part of your registration details).
7. You will be able to change your password once you have logged in.

8. Bravo Solution portal –
locating the application form
1. Type https://skillsfundingagency.bravosolution.co.uk/ into your internet
browser.
2. Input your username and password and click ‘Go’.
3. Click on the ‘PQQs Open to All Suppliers’ link.
4. Click on the PQQ titled Apprentice Assessment Organisations.
5. Click on the ‘Express Interest’ button at the top of the page. This will move the
PQQ into your ‘My PQQs’ page.
6. Access the documents by clicking ‘Buyer Attachments’ in the ‘PQQ Details’
box.

9. Register publication
• The register is published on the Skills Funding Agency website at
www.gov.uk/sfa. It is updated periodically.
• We publish each organisation’s name, contact details and other summary
information taken from an application. We may share an entire application with
an employer, at the employer’s request.
• We may remove an organisation from the published register if we have
evidence that the organisation no longer meets the requirements of the register.

10. Help and support
• We have a message function within the register of apprentice assessment
organisations section of the Bravo Solution portal for questions about the
process.
• A dedicated email address for the register is also available at
apprenticeassessment@sfa.bis.gov.uk for questions about development of the
register.
• We normally respond to emails or messages within 2 working days.

11. www.gov.uk/sfa