Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner
Version 2.1 – VQA Level 4 Apprenticeship Assessment for ST1512 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner (610/7791/4)
Version: 2.1
Duration: 18 months
Level: 4
LARS Number: 174
Reference: ST0105
Funding: £10,000
An Artificial Intelligence and Automation Practitioner uses AI, automation and digital technologies to improve business processes, increase productivity and support continuous improvement across a range of organisations. They analyse existing workflows, identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and inefficiencies, and implement low- or no-code solutions that enhance accuracy, efficiency and user experience. Working with colleagues, stakeholders and technology providers, they support the adoption of AI and automation tools while ensuring they are used safely, ethically and in line with organisational policies. They are responsible for delivering practical solutions and projects that create measurable business value and operational improvements.
Entry Requirements
Learners must meet the national eligibility requirements for apprenticeship programmes. Learners must:
be 16 years of age or over (government funding is available for apprentices who are aged under 25 at the start of their apprenticeship training)
live in England
not be in full-time education
Apprenticeship Assessment Components
Apprenticeship assessment for the AI and Automation Practitioner standard is comprised of the following components.
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Project
Minimum four weeks for completion
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Option A
Professional Discussion
Duration of 60 minutes (+10%)
Can take place face-to-face or remotely, conducted by video conferencing using Microsoft Teams
Option B
Presentation with Q&A
Duration of 60 minutes (+10%) total, with 20 minutes for the Presentation and 40 minutes for the Q&A
Can take place face-to-face or remotely, conducted by video conferencing using Microsoft Teams
Why VQA?
Gateway to completion submission reviewed within 24 hours
Assessments booked within 1 working day of gateway to completion approval
Results released in market-leading time
Assessment planning meetings offered to all apprentices
Average gateway-to-completion of 6 weeks*
*unless otherwise stipulated by the assessment plan Gateway to Completion Requirements
This is the final stage of the journey, before certificates are claimed. To progress to completion, centres will confirm that learners have:
• met the English and maths requirements in line with the current Department for Education Apprenticeship Funding Rules
• met the required off-the-job learning hours
• demonstrated the required behaviours
• completed all assessments, with final grades recorded and confirmed.
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