United Centre of Excellence

At UCE, we are a dedicated End Point Assessment Organisation specialising in the full suite of Improvement Apprenticeship Standards. Our offer spans from Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative all the way through to Level 6 Improvement Leader, and we now also assess across Process, Business, and Quality focused standards.

We proudly support Independent Training Providers across the UK, working with employers ranging from globally recognised brands such as Bentley and Amazon to a wide variety of organisations committed to developing high-quality talent.

Our core ethos is simple:
“The learner is at the heart of everything we do.”

Because of this, we provide comprehensive support at every stage of the apprenticeship journey. This includes:

• Structured TKS support sheets to help training providers and learners prepare effectively
• Clear Gateway guidance through our EPA guides
• Mock assessment materials to build confidence and readiness
• Ongoing advice and communication to ensure a seamless and positive assessment experience

At UCE, our goal is to deliver fair, reliable and supportive assessments that empower learners, strengthen employer capability, and raise the standard of improvement professionals across every sector.

Derby’s future is being shaped by huge levels of regeneration, business investment, and cultural transformation. For an apprenticeship and EPA organisation, this represents a major opportunity: businesses are expanding, skills needs are shifting, and the demand for trained, work ready people is only going to grow.