Standard: ST0537
Version: 1.2
Funding: £7,000
Typical Duration: 12 - 18 months
EPA Period: 3 months
Sector: Cross Industry
Resources:
Summary
An engineering operative is involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a workforce with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector. The role covers a wide range of common and job-specific skill sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers.
End-point Assessment Components
Practical skills observation - The apprentice undertakes work related to the specific role they are working towards in their normal place of work or in a simulated environment (2 hours +/- 10 minutes and this includes questioning)
Professional Discussion (40 minutes and can be increased by up to 2 minutes, to allow the apprentice to complete their last answer.) Between 5 – 7 open questions will be asked. Additional follow-up questions are allowed, to seek clarification.
Gateway Requirements
The stage of the apprenticeship where the apprentice, employer and training provider determine whether the apprentice is ready to undertake end-point assessment
Apprentices must have compiled and submitted a portfolio of evidence to underpin the professional discussion
Apprentices must have achieved English and Mathematics at Level 1; the requirement to have taken the tests for Level 2 was removed in August 2022 Apprentices must have achieved Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (competence)
Apprentice must have achieved Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Why Energy & Environment Awards?
Personal Customer Support
Your personal contact means you get help and support when you want it – no call centres and no tickets.
Learning from Experience
After each cohort has finished their apprenticeships, we will set up ‘Learning from Experience’ meeting to ensure you are heard and we are always improving.
Resources for Success
Our added-value resources give you much more - all designed to help you prepare the apprentice for their end-point assessment.
From a training provider’s point of view, it has been an extremely positive experience. Their customer service allowed all companies to work collaboratively and has allowed us all to learn, improve and develop, to what seems to be a slick operation, ensuring that the apprentices could succeed in their end-point assessment.