Aviation Ground Specialist

Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 03/10/2018 will be assessed against ST0038/v1.2/AP02.

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Fact Sheet

Summary of Changes Log

The EPA-kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA Kit (Aircraft Handling)

EPA Kit (Aircraft Movement)

EPA Kit (Flight Operations)

EPA Kit (Passenger Services)

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 (Core)

Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Core) – Mark scheme

Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Aircraft Handling)

Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Aircraft Handling) – Mark scheme

Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Aircraft Movement)

Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Aircraft Movement) – Mark scheme

Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Flight Operations)

Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Flight Operations) – Mark scheme

Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Passenger Services)

Mock Knowledge Test 1 (Passenger Services) – Mark scheme

Mock Assessment Form – Practical Observation (Aircraft Handling)

Mock Assessment Form – Professional Discussion (Aircraft Handling)

Mock Assessment Form – Practical Observation (Aircraft Movement)

Mock Assessment Form – Professional Discussion (Aircraft Movement)

Mock Assessment Form – Practical Observation (Flight Operations)

Mock Assessment Form – Professional Discussion (Flight Operations)

Mock Assessment Form – Practical Observation (Passenger Services)

Mock Assessment Form – Professional Discussion (Passenger Services)

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

Think about…Practical Observation (Aircraft Handling)

Think about...Professional Discussion (Aircraft Handling)

Think about…Practical Observation (Aircraft Movement)

Think about...Professional Discussion (Aircraft Movement)

Think about…Practical Observation (Flight Operations)

Think about...Professional Discussion (Flight Operations)

Think about…Practical Observation (Passenger Services)

Think about...Professional Discussion (Passenger Services)

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

Apprenticeship Journey Guide