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Highfield Assessment currently provides end-point assessment services for the ST0135/v1.2/AP04,  ST0135/v1.3, ST0135/v1.4 and ST0135/v1.5 of this standard. Full details are provided below on our supporting resources available for each version.

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.

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:

EPA Kit

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.  

Gateway Readiness Report

Portfolio Matrix

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

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 end-point 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 end-point assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA Kit

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.  

Gateway Readiness Report

Portfolio Matrix

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 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 end-point assessment.

Think About - Professional Discussion

Think About - Observation

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 end-point assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA Kit

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.  

Gateway Readiness Report

Portfolio Matrix

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 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 end-point assessment.

Think About - Observation

Think About - Professional Discussion

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 end-point assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA Kit

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.  

Gateway Readiness Report

Portfolio Matrix

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 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 end-point assessment.

Think About - Observation

Think About - Professional Discussion

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

Apprenticeship Journey Guide