Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction

What you need to know about the Highfield Level 2 End-Point Assessment for Hire Controller (Plant, Tools and Equipment)

Who is this Standard for?

This apprenticeship is for individuals working within the hire sector for Plant, Tools and Equipment (PTE), providing specialist plant, tools, machinery or equipment on short or long-term hire to carry out specific tasks across the construction and other sectors. The hire controller is the main point of contact for their customers but works as part of a team and needs an in-depth technical product knowledge in terms of operation of the equipment, health, safety and environmental considerations. They further advise customers on the right plant, tools or equipment for a job and in many cases, how to use it. 

Programme structure

This is a level 2 apprenticeship standard that has a minimum duration of 12 months and a typical duration of 18 months.

Assessment Plan

Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 04/12/2018 will be assessed against ST0269/AP01

End-Point Assessment methods

• Knowledge test
• Professional interview

You can find resources to prepare for and support end-point assessment for this standard here.