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AFME-NE-18 End-Point Assessment: How to Prepare

Getting ready for your End-Point Assessment: the gateway, the knowledge test, the practical assessment and the professional discussion, plus how to build a strong portfolio and what to expect on the day. Part of the AFME Apprentice and Early Careers Series. Written for the UK: UK health and safety law, UK food law and HSE guidance.

Category: People & Development Type: Guide Discipline: Engineering Management Format: PDF

What is included

- AFME-NE-18 End-Point Assessment: How to Prepare (PDF) - What EPA is and how the gateway works - Preparing for each assessment method - Building a strong portfolio - The day itself - Gateway readiness checklist - References to apprenticeship rules and guidance - Clear guide-only disclaimer: your site procedures, permits and risk assessments always come first

Who this resource is for

Apprentices approaching their gateway, and the mentors, managers and training providers supporting them.

How to use this resource

1. Read the guide at least six months before your planned gateway. 2. Check your assessment plan with your training provider. 3. Use the gateway readiness checklist with your mentor. 4. Practise the professional discussion using real jobs from your logbook.