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  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or before 11/09/2023 will be assessed against ST1379/v1.0. 
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 12/09/2023 and 01/08/2024 will be assessed against ST1379/v1.1. 
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 02/08/2024 and 08/12/2025 will be assessed against ST1379/v1.2.
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 09/12/2025 will be assessed against ST1379/v1.3.
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 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…Observations with Questioning

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

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…Observations with Questioning

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

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…Observations with Questioning

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

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…Observations with Questioning

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