

Apprenticeship Assessment
This apprenticeship equips professionals with the skills to design, build, and deploy AI solutions that deliver real business value. Machine Learning Engineers turn data into intelligent systems, managing the full lifecycle of models to ensure performance, reliability, and impact.
They will:
Design and develop machine learning models aligned to business goals
Deploy, monitor, and maintain ML solutions across their lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI systems
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Assessment Information
Explore the assessment methods, grading criteria and pricing information below.
The mandated assessment method for this standard is at least one project. We are currently in the process of designing our assessment approach to make sure it is rigorous, fair and fit for purpose. Additional assessment methods may be incorporated as our design develops. This apprenticeship assessment has a lead-in time to allow us to design and finalise our approach. It is available for starts from 11th December 2026.
About This Assessment
We believe the best assessment is shaped by the people who know the occupation best. We're working closely with training providers, employers and subject matter experts to design an assessment experience that works in practice, not just on paper. Find out how you can get involved and have a say in how this standard is assessed: get involved here.
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Grades awarded are fail, pass, or distinction.
Grades
Assessment Delivery
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