Ofqual approves CIRO’s End-Point Assessment Organisation for two new standards

The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators (CIRO) has expanded its industry leading End-Point Assessment offering with two new apprenticeship standards.

In addition to the existing Trainer Driver Standard (ST0645), Ofqual has approved CIRO to deliver End-Point Assessments for ST1378: L3 Rail Infrastructure Operator and ST1438: L3 Transport Scheduler (Rail Transport Only) apprenticeships.

CIRO is passionate about championing the professional development of those working in all areas of rail. As a registered End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) CIRO is a responsible, collegiate and value adding provider to the rail industry. The Ofqual approval of the additional End-Point Assessment standards means that CIRO can now support apprentices and their employers across the board in rail.

Joint Head of Awarding Organisation at CIRO, Vicky Johndrow said: “This is a great milestone for CIRO’s EPA department. Although both standards are still in the development stage, we look forward to welcoming our first apprentices later in the year, taking them through the final piece of their journey – delivering their End-Point Assessment.

Vicky Johndrow - end-point assessment

“By providing an End-Point Assessment service we hope to benefit the rail sector as a whole by keeping levy funding in the industry. Acting in a not-for-profit way has allowed CIRO to develop a high quality, meaningful EPA.”

For over 5 years CIRO has been trusted by the industry to deliver a high-quality, effective and efficient End-Point Assessments and works with over 20 leading Train Operating Companies and Freight Operating Companies to provide the delivery of the final stage of their training programmes.

CIRO has completed over 1683 assessments and has a 97% satisfaction rating with its learners.?Servicing nearly all apprentice employers, CIRO has earned an enviable reputation as an EPA provider.

For any further information on this announcement contact:?epa@railwayoperators.co.uk