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Interested in learning more about how we support the assessment of this standard? Enquire here.

Please note the new assessment plan guidance below following the addition of the new standard version.

  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 28/05/2020 and 31/03/2024 will be assessed against ST0135/v1.2/AP04.
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 01/04/2024 and 26/03/2025 will be assessed against ST0135/v1.3.
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 27/03/2025 and 11/06/2025 will be assessed against ST0135/v1.4.
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 12/06/2025 will be assessed against ST0135/v1.5.
Need help understanding the assessment plan? Speak to our friendly team today.

All general forms, guidance and support documents are available here.

Our supporting resources for each version of this standard are available below.

The EPA Kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA Kit

The following documents must be submitted as part of the assessment. Check the EPA Kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.  

You can access the Gateway Readiness Report here.

Portfolio Matrix

Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for 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

Mock Knowledge Test 1 - Mark Scheme

Mock Knowledge Test 2

Mock Knowledge Test 2 - Mark Scheme

Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence

These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their assessment.

Think About - Professional Discussion Underpinned by Portfolio

This guide provides a timeline for the end-point assessment process for this standard including the order of assessment activities.  

Apprenticeship Journey Guide

The EPA Kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA Kit

The following documents must be submitted as part of the assessment. Check the EPA Kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.  

You can access the Gateway Readiness Report here.

Portfolio Matrix

Parental Consent Form - Optional

Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for 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 Assessment Materials - Observation with Questioning

Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion

These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their assessment.

Think About - Observation

Think About - Professional Discussion

This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard including the order of assessment activities.

Apprenticeship Journey Guide

The EPA Kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA Kit

The following documents must be submitted as part of the assessment. Check the EPA Kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.  

You can access the Gateway Readiness Report here.

Portfolio Matrix

Parental Consent Form - Optional

Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for 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 Assessment Materials - Observation with Questioning

Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion

These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their assessment.

Think About - Observation

Think About - Professional Discussion

This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard, including the order of assessment activities.

Apprenticeship Journey Guide

The EPA Kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA Kit

The following documents must be submitted as part of the assessment. Check the EPA Kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.  

You can access the Gateway Readiness Report here.

Portfolio Matrix

Parental Consent Form - Optional

Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for 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 Assessment Materials - Observation with Questioning

Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion

These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their assessment.

Think About - Observation

Think About - Professional Discussion

This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard, including the order of assessment activities.

Apprenticeship Journey Guide

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