Telecoms

The Telecoms Sector at Smart Awards

The telecoms sector is a cornerstone of the UK’s digital economy, powering everything from broadband and mobile networks to smart cities and connected homes. At Smart Awards, we play a key role in supporting this fast-paced, high-demand industry by offering specialist qualifications and End-Point Assessment (EPA) services that ensure a skilled and compliant workforce.

Our Role in the Telecoms Sector

Smart Awards works at the operational heart of the telecoms industry, providing training and assessment for the engineers, technicians, and field operatives who design, build, install, and maintain telecoms networks. We support organisations working across:

• Fibre and copper network installation
• Network build, testing, and fault-finding
• Street works and ducting for telecoms infrastructure
• Mobile and wireless infrastructure deployment
• Customer premises installation and maintenance

From the national rollout of full-fibre broadband to the expansion of 5G networks, our qualifications and assessments are designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector.

Telecoms Qualifications

Smart Awards offers a suite of telecoms-specific qualifications designed to develop the technical competence, safety awareness, and regulatory understanding required by telecoms professionals.

End-Point Assessment (EPA) for Telecoms Apprenticeships

As an approved End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), Smart Awards provides robust and fair EPA services for apprentices entering the telecoms sector. Our assessments are designed in line with employer expectations and current industry standards.

Each EPA includes a structured combination of knowledge tests, practical observations, and professional discussions. These assessments confirm the apprentice’s ability to perform confidently, safely, and competently in their role.

Why Choose Smart Awards for Telecoms?

• Telecoms-Specific Expertise: Our qualifications and assessments are tailored specifically to the needs of network providers, subcontractors, and engineers.
• Recognised by Industry: We are a trusted partner for major telecoms employers, training providers, and infrastructure contractors.
• High-Quality, Flexible Delivery: Our efficient, responsive services help providers and employers deliver training and assessment smoothly and on time.
• Focus on Safety and Standards: Our qualifications align with regulatory requirements, including NRSWA and industry codes of practice.

Smart Awards is proud to support the UK’s telecoms workforce, helping to build and maintain the networks that connect people, communities, and businesses. Our qualifications and End-Point Assessment services ensure that telecoms professionals have the skills, confidence, and certification they need to succeed.