Standard: ST0204
Version: 1.3
Funding: £13,000
Typical Duration: 24 months
EPA Period: 3 months
Sector: Gas
Resources:
Summary
A Gas Network Operative is in charge of constructing, maintaining and repairing gas network infrastructure, to provide a reliable supply/service to domestic, commercial and industrial users. Infrastructure for gas transportation includes mains and services operating at below 7bar pressure.
End-point Assessment Components
Practical Assessment with questioning - The apprentice undertakes work related to their role in their normal place of work or in a simulated environment (12 hours: 11 hours for completing the practical assessment and 1 hour for questioning.)
Interview based on a Portfolio of Evidence (1 hour and can be increased by up to 10%, to allow the apprentice to complete their last answer.) A minimum of 11 open questions will be asked. Additional follow up questions are allowed, to seek clarification.
Multiple-choice test (75 minutes, 40 questions)
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 Interview
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 Network Construction operations (Gas) Level 1 certificate, as a minimum
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.
The approachable nature of the team, combined with the flexible collaboration offered, allowed a seamless EPA process – I’d say the smoothest we’ve experienced to date!