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Highfield Assessment currently provides end-point assessment services for the IfATE v1.1 / AP02 03/17, IfATE v1.2/AP02 09/18, IfATE v1.3, IfATE v1.4, and IfATE v1.5 of this standard. 

  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 31 October 2016 and 4 September 2018 will be assessed against IfATE v1.1 / AP02 03/17.
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 5 September 2018 and 31 October 2022 will be assessed against IfATE v1.2 / AP02 09/18.
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 1 November 2022 and 2 April 2023 will be assessed against IfATE v1.3.
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 3 April 2023 and 24 September 2023 will be assessed against IfATE v1.4.
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 25 September 2023 will be assessed against IfATE v1.5.

To view the Highfield qualification that supports the assessment of this standard, please visit here.

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

Full details are provided below on our supporting resources available for each version.

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

Evidence Reference Grid & Learning Journal Templates

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

Apprenticeship Journey Guide

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

Apprenticeship Journey Guide

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 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 - applicable to all pathways

Portfolio Matrix - applicable to all pathways

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

Apprenticeship Journey Guide

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 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 - applicable to all pathways

Portfolio Matrix - applicable to all pathways

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

Apprenticeship Journey Guide

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:

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

EPA-kit – Adult Nursing Support - Coming Soon

EPA-kit – Allied Health Professional - Coming Soon

EPA-kit – Children and Young People - Coming Soon

EPA-kit – Diagnostic Imaging Support - Coming Soon

EPA-kit – Maternity Support - Coming Soon

EPA-kit – Mental Health Support - Coming Soon

EPA-kit – Theatre Support - Coming Soon

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 - Coming Soon

Portfolio Matrix - Coming Soon

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. You can also access our online mock exams here.

Coming Soon

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 end-point assessment.

Think about…Coming Soon

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

Apprenticeship Journey Guide - Coming Soon