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

  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship before 31/10/2022 will be assessed against v1.0
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 01/11/2022 and 31/07/2025 will be assessed against v1.1
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 01/08/2025 and 18/02/2026 will be assessed against v1.2
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 19/02/2026 will be assessed against 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

Direct Observation Template – optional if you don’t have one

Reflection Template – optional if you don’t have one

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 Assessment Form – Practical Observation

Mock Assessment Form – Evidence Portfolio and Interview

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

Think about…Practical Observation (Editable)

Think about…Practical Observation (Printable)


Think about…Evidence Portfolio and Interview (Editable) - Coming soon

Think about…Evidence Portfolio and Interview (Printable) - Coming soon

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

Direct Observation template – optional if you don’t have one

Reflection Template – optional if you don’t have one

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 Form – Practical Observation

Mock Assessment Form – Professional Discussion

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

Think about…Practical 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

Direct Observation Template – optional if you don’t have one

Reflection Template – optional if you don’t have one

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 Form – Practical Observation

Mock Assessment Form – Professional Discussion

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

Think about…Practical 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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