The College of West Anglia (CWA) has been officially recognised by City and Guilds for its high-quality delivery of End Point Assessments (EPAs), receiving a prestigious plaque that celebrates the college’s commitment to industry standard apprenticeship outcomes.
The plaque was presented on 25 November at CWA’s Wisbech Campus, directly outside the new Green Skills Building; a landmark development designed to expand green technology training across the region. The new facility has been jointly funded by CWA, the Anglia Water Alliance, and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority sgthening CWA’s role in providing future-facing skills that support both local employers and the wider green economy.
Assistant Principal Funding, Performance and Projects, Rob Petto accepted the plaque on behalf of CWA from Rachel Knight, City and Guilds Business Development Manager. The recognition highlights the college’s consistent commitment to delivering high quality apprenticeship training and ensuring that learners are fully prepared for their EPA assessments and onward careers.
The award also reflects the strong collaborative working relationship between CWA and City & Guilds, supported by excellent apprenticeship success rates, rigorous training delivery, and high levels of employer engagement across multiple sectors.
Rachel Knight, Business Development Manager – Southeast at City and Guilds, said ‘City & Guilds are proud to be the End Point Assessment Organisation of choice for the College of West Anglia for a wide range of apprenticeships. This EPA award issued today is recognition of their excellence in apprenticeship delivery and successful outcomes for End Point Assessment. I have had the chance to speak to some of their apprentices on the day of their EPA, they were confident and well prepared ahead of this and very pleased with the training and support received.’
Rob Petto, Assistant Principal Funding, Performance and Projects at CWA said
'This recognition for our apprenticeship endpoint assessments highlights the excellent work happening across our college and the strong relationships we've built with employers and the community. Apprenticeships are vital to our region's growth, and we're proud to play a key role in helping learners develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.’
This achievement reinforces the college’s dedication to maintaining high standards of apprenticeship assessment and providing training that meets both industry needs and national benchmarks. CWA continues to play a leading role in shaping the skilled workforce of the future across West Norfolk, Fenland, and beyond.