EAL (Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited)

We’re committed to encouraging employers to take on apprentices and supporting Centres by minimising the operational burden.

Our newly updated Apprenticeship packages are now available across a wide range of sectors, including:

• engineering and manufacturing
• building services
• logistics and operations
• business and support services
• gas utilisation
• food and drink manufacturing

Choosing EAL to award all Apprenticeship components not only reduces administration and operational costs, but also provides a guarantee of quality and the assurance that learners will achieve the standards to work successfully in industry. 

Our flexible Apprenticeship packages can offer:

• greater value for money, with a ten percent saving on registration fees when compared to the cost of registering learners for individual qualifications*
• free registration for our unique qualifications in Employment Right and Responsibilities (ERR) and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) for engineering and manufacturing apprentices
• a single point of contact and dedicated support from expert External Verifiers – ensuring a consistent and coordinated approach across all qualifications
• enhanced resources and support materials to reduce preparation time, making it easy to produce lesson plans and carry out assessments

Plus they also provide:

• reduced administration through a single registration process for all framework components – and for engineering and manufacturing frameworks, we will also pass all Apprenticeship certification evidence to Semta, the sector skills council, on your behalf
• flexibility to transfer learner registrations at no extra cost – this applies to individual pathways within any competence qualification and, for engineering and manufacturing apprentices taking NVQ Extended Diplomas, we will also allow Centres to transfer to a different NVQ Extended Diploma – and corresponding Technical Certificate – free of charge if the need arises for the apprentice or their employer.**

Through our long-term partnership with industry and focus on our core sectors, we have built unrivalled knowledge and understanding of the workplace and employer skills needs. This results in qualifications that carry weight and respect with employers and deliver real career benefits for learners.

How to apply
Applying for our Apprenticeship packages is easy and straightforward. Simply register your learners for all framework components at the same time, and you’ll qualify for our Apprenticeship package offer.***

To find out more or to register your learners, please contact our customer services team on +44 (0)1923 652400 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

* applied when an apprentice is registered with EAL for all components of their Apprenticeship framework

** with engineering and manufacturing apprentices at level 3 and 4 required to complete level 2 Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) units within an NVQ Extended Diploma, we are committed to offering this flexibility in recognition that employer needs or an apprentice’s employment circumstances may change during their programme.

Please note that transferring a learner’s registration from one qualification to another during their Apprenticeship may impact on funding. Be sure to speak to your local funding agency or visit our website for more information, and ensure wherever possible that apprentices are registered on an appropriate qualification from the start. For more guidance please visit: www.eal.org.uk/apprenticeships.

*** offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special discounts or pricing agreements you may already receive through EAL.