Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician
Highfield Assessment currently provides end-point assessment services for the ST0189/v1.0/AP02, ST0189/v1.1 and ST0189/v1.2 versions of this standard. Full details are provided below on our supporting resources available for each version.
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 19 August 2016 and 29 February 2024 will be assessed against v1.0/AP02.
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 1 March 2024 and 7 December 2025 will be assessed against v1.1.
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 8 December 2025 will be assessed against v1.2.
All general forms, guidance and support documents relating to end-point assessment are available here.
Full details are provided below on our supporting resources available for each version.
The EPA-kit is your complete guide to end-point assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:
The following documents must be submitted as part of the end-point assessment. Check the EPA-kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.
Self Assessment Form - optional evidence to add to portfolio
Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for end-point assessment. Guidance on how to conduct a mock assessment can be found in the EPA-kit. You can also access our online mock exams here.
Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Fire) – Mark scheme
Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Security)
Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Security) – Mark scheme
Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Combined)
Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Combined) – Mark scheme
Mock Practical Skills Test – Assessment Form (Fire Task 1)
Mock Practical Skills Test – Assessment Form (Fire Task 2-3)
Mock Practical Skills Test – Assessment Form (Security Task 1)
Mock Practical Skills Test – Assessment Form (Security Task 2-3)
Mock Practical Skills Test – Assessment Form (Combined Task 1)
Mock Practical Skills Test – Assessment Form (Combined Task 2-3)
Mock Assessment Form – Practical Skills Test - Fire
These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their end-point assessment.
Think about…Practical Skills Test (Fire)
Think about…Practical Skills Test (Security)
Think about…Practical Skills Test (Combined)
Think about…Professional Discussion
Fire System Manuals – these have been provided to help prepare learners for the Practical Skills Test:
Kentec Sigma CP Conventional Control Panel – https://kentec.co.uk/product/sigma-cp/
Kentec Syncro AS Lite Addressable Fire Control Panel – https://kentec.co.uk/product/syncro-as/
Security System Manuals – these have been provided to help prepare learners for the Practical Skills Test:
Pyronix Euro Large Panel and Keyboard – https://www.pyronix.com/uk/products/euro-46-v10
Paxton NET2 Entry Control Unit – https://www.paxton-access.com/products/net2-entry-control-unit/
This guide provides a timeline for the end-point assessment process for this standard including the order of assessment activities.
The EPA-kit is your complete guide to end-point assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:
The following documents must be submitted as part of the end-point assessment. Check the EPA-kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.
Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for end-point assessment. Guidance on how to conduct a mock assessment can be found in the EPA-kit. You can also access our online mock exams here.
Mock Knowledge Test - Mark Scheme
Mock Assessment Materials - Interview
Mock Assessment Materials - Practical Assessment
Mock Practical Assessment – Assessment Form (Fire Task 1)
Mock Practical Assessment – Assessment Form (Fire Task 2-3)
Mock Practical Assessment – Assessment Form (Security Task 1)
Mock Practical Assessment – Assessment Form (Security Task 2-3)
These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their end-point assessment.
This guide provides a timeline for the end-point assessment process for this standard including the order of assessment activities.
The EPA-kit is your complete guide to end-point assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:
The following documents must be submitted as part of the end-point assessment. Check the EPA-kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.
Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for end-point assessment. Guidance on how to conduct a mock assessment can be found in the EPA-kit. You can also access our online mock exams here.
Mock Knowledge Test - Mark Scheme
Mock Assessment Materials - Interview
Mock Assessment Materials - Practical Assessment
Mock Practical Assessment – Assessment Form (Fire Task 1)
Mock Practical Assessment – Assessment Form (Fire Task 2-3)
Mock Practical Assessment – Assessment Form (Security Task 1)
Mock Practical Assessment – Assessment Form (Security Task 2-3)
These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their end-point assessment.
This guide provides a timeline for the end-point assessment process for this standard including the order of assessment activities.