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Highfield Assessment currently provides end-point assessment services for both the ST0071/v1.0, ST0071/v1.1  and ST0071/v1.2 versions of this standard.

  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship before 12/02/2024 will be assessed against ST0071/v1.0
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 12/02/2024 will be assessed against ST0071/v1.1
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 09/12/2024 will be assessed against IfATE version 1.2

Dispensation Information

A temporary dispensation has been applied to the ST0071 end-point assessment plan for apprentices who are re-sitting or re-taking only the observation element of the now-retired version 1.0 EPA. The dispensation will last from 20/03/24 to 20/07/24.

End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) delivering EPAs for the apprenticeship will implement the dispensation as required, supported and monitored by the relevant EQA provider.

The key changes are:

Apprentices who have failed only the observation assessment method prior to the adjustment being implemented, on the now-retired version 1.0 EPA and are re-sitting or re-taking only the observation method on version 1.1 of the EPA, will be permitted 15 minutes of questioning following their observation re-sit or re-take to meet the criteria “resolve complex issues by being able to choose from and successfully apply a wide range of approaches”

To access our Apprenti-kit training resource that supports this standard (available in both hard copy and digital formats) simply visit here.

Qualification - We have developed the Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service Skills (RQF) that maps directly to the standard. 

All general forms, guidance and support documents relating to end-point assessment are available here.

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

Written Submission Form

Work Based Project Mapping Document – Optional

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.

Mock Assessment Form – Practical Observation

Mock Assessment Form – Professional Discussion

Mock Assessment Form – Work Based Project and Interview

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

Think about…Practical Observation

Think about…Professional Discussion

Think about…Work Based Project

Work Based Project Report Guidance (PDF)

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

Written Submission Form

Work Based Project Mapping Document – Optional

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.

Mock Assessment Form – Practical Observation

Mock Assessment Form – Professional Discussion

Mock Assessment Form – Work Based Project and Interview

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

Think about…Practical Observation

Think about…Professional Discussion

Think about…Work Based Project

Work Based Project Report Guidance (PDF)

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

Written Submission Form

Work Based Project Mapping Document

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.

Mock Assessment Form – Practical Observation

Mock Assessment Form – Professional Discussion

Mock Assessment Form – Work Based Project and Interview

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

Think about…Practical Observation

Think about…Professional Discussion

Think about…Work Based Project

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

Apprenticeship Journey Guide