Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 31 October 2016 and 4 September 2018 will be assessed against v1.1/AP02 03/17.
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 5 September 2018 and 31 October 2022 will be assessed against v1.2/AP02 09/18.
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 1 November 2022 and 2 April 2023 will be assessed against v1.3.
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 3 April 2023 and 24 September 2023 will be assessed against v1.4.
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 25 September 2023 will be assessed against v1.5.
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 16th October 2024 will be assessed against v1.6.
All general forms, guidance and support documents are available here.
Our supporting resources for each version of this standard are available below.
Full details are provided below on our supporting resources available for each version.
The EPA-kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:
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.
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 – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Maternity Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Theatre Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Mental Health Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Children and Young People Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Allied Health Professional
This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard, including the order of assessment activities.
The EPA-kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:
EPA-kit – Adult Nursing Support
EPA-kit – Allied Health Professional
EPA-kit – Children and Young People
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 – Adult Nursing
Portfolio Matrix – Allied Health Professional
Portfolio Matrix – Children and Young People
Portfolio Matrix – Maternity Support
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 – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Mark scheme – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Mark scheme – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Allied Health Professional
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Mark scheme – Allied Health Professional
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Allied Health Professional
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Mark scheme – Allied Health Professional
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Children and Young People Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Mark scheme – Children and Young People Support
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Children and Young People Support
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Mark scheme – Children and Young People Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Maternity Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Mark scheme – Maternity Support
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Maternity Support
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Mark scheme – Maternity Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Mental Health Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Mark scheme – Mental Health Support
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Mental Health Support
Mock Knowledge Test 2 – Mark scheme – Mental Health Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Theatre Support
Mock Knowledge Test 1 – Mark scheme – Theatre Support
These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their assessment.
Think about…Practical Observation – Adult Nursing Support
Think about…Practical Observation – Allied Health Professional
Think about…Practical Observation – Children and Young People
Think about…Practical Observation – Maternity Support
Think about…Practical Observation – Mental Health Support
Think about…Practical Observation – Theatre Support
Think about…Professional Discussion – Adult Nursing Support
Think about…Professional Discussion – Allied Health Professional
Think about…Professional Discussion – Children and Young People
Think about…Professional Discussion – Maternity Support
Think about…Professional Discussion – Mental Health Support
Think about…Professional Discussion – Theatre Support
Think about…Reflective Statement and Q&A session (temporary dispensation)
This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard, including the order of assessment activities.
The following list of qualification numbers for the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF) will be accepted at gateway for apprentices being assessed against ST0217 / IfATE v1.3:
- 603/2558/6
- 603/2467/3
- 603/4310/2
- 603/2428/4
- 603/2525/2
- 603/2556/2
- 603/2504/5
- 603/2544/6
- 603/2494/6
- 603/2414/4
- 603/2412/0
- 603/2462/4
The EPA-kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:
EPA-kit – Adult Nursing Support
EPA-kit – Allied Health Professional
EPA-kit – Children and Young People
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 - applicable to all pathways
Portfolio Matrix - applicable to all pathways
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 – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Allied Health Professional
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Allied Health Professional
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Children and Young People Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Children and Young People Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Maternity Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Maternity Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Mental Health Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Mental Health Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Theatre Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Theatre Support
These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their assessment.
This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard, including the order of assessment activities.
The following list of qualification numbers for the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF) will be accepted at gateway for apprentices being assessed against ST0217 / IfATE v1.4:
- 610/2239/1
- 610/2141/6
- 610/2224/X
- 610/2249/4
- 610/2160/X
- 610/2253/6
- 610/2259/7
The EPA-kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:
EPA-kit – Adult Nursing Support
EPA-kit – Allied Health Professional
EPA-kit – Children and Young People
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 - applicable to all pathways
Portfolio Matrix - applicable to all pathways
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 – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Allied Health Professional
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Allied Health Professional
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Children and Young People Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Children and Young People Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Maternity Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Maternity Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Mental Health Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Mental Health Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Theatre Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Theatre Support
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)
This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard, including the order of assessment activities.
The following list of qualification numbers for the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF) will be accepted at gateway for apprentices being assessed against ST0217 / IfATE v1.5:
- 610/2239/1
- 610/2141/6
- 610/2224/X
- 610/2249/4
- 610/2160/X
- 610/2253/6
- 610/2259/7
The EPA-kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:
EPA-kit – Adult Nursing Support
EPA-kit – Allied Health Professional
EPA-kit – Children and Young People
EPA-kit – Diagnostic Imaging Support
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.
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 – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Allied Health Professional
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Allied Health Professional
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Children and Young People Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Children and Young People Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Diagnostic Imaging Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Diagnostic Imaging Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Maternity Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Maternity Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Mental Health Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Mental Health Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Theatre Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Theatre Support
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)
This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard, including the order of assessment activities.
You can access the Gateway Readiness Report here.
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 – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Adult Nursing Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Allied Health Professional
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Allied Health Professional
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Children and Young People Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Children and Young People Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Diagnostic Imaging Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Diagnostic Imaging Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Maternity Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Maternity Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Mental Health Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Mental Health Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation – Theatre Support
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion – Theatre Support
These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their assessment.
This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard, including the order of assessment activities.