This apprenticeship has options. This document is currently showing the following option:
Using timber products to create and install building components.
This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. The construction industry is central to creating the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society needs. There is growing demand for carpenters and joiners to help meet the need for the transition to modern methods of construction and sustainability.
The broad purpose of the occupation is working with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified.
This occupation includes two different options and people will either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner.
A Site Carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g. doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erecting structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises.
An Architectural Joiner will create building components by setting out, marking out and manufacturing basic architectural products, including doors, windows, straight staircases and associated ironmongery.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other construction roles such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers, supervisors, site management, architects, designers, contractors and customers.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for using machinery and tools under supervision to create structures or components from the designs, plans and specifications of architects and designers that meet the clients expectations. On site these could include roof structures, floors, partitions and second fix work such as door frames and skirting. As an architectural joiner, they could include doors, windows and stairs, including ironmongery.
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 24 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
When you pass the EPA, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certificate.
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
Multiple-choice test
You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials.
The test will have 40 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete it.
Practical assessment with questions
You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 12 hours. They will ask you at least 5 questions.
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 10 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
The EPAO will confirm where and when each assessment method will take place.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. The construction industry is central to creating the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society needs. There is growing demand for carpenters and joiners to help meet the need for the transition to modern methods of construction and sustainability.
The broad purpose of the occupation is working with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified.
This occupation includes two different options and people will either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner.
A Site Carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g. doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erecting structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises.
An Architectural Joiner will create building components by setting out, marking out and manufacturing basic architectural products, including doors, windows, straight staircases and associated ironmongery.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other construction roles such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers, supervisors, site management, architects, designers, contractors and customers.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for using machinery and tools under supervision to create structures or components from the designs, plans and specifications of architects and designers that meet the clients expectations. On site these could include roof structures, floors, partitions and second fix work such as door frames and skirting. As an architectural joiner, they could include doors, windows and stairs, including ironmongery.
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Duty 1 Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances against the construction programme to the appropriate person |
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Duty 2 Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary. |
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Duty 3 Prepare the work site or workshop ready for the work and select materials and tools appropriate to the project |
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Duty 4 Use and maintain hand tools and power tools and associated equipment to complete task to industry standards |
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Duty 5 Collaborate with stakeholders including clients and other construction roles |
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Duty 6 Receive, unload, move and lift materials to site for installation following good handling practices preventing injury or damage |
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Duty 7 Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably |
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Duty 8 Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role |
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Duty 9 Use the appropriate tools, materials and equipment to carry out first and second fix site carpenter tasks including roofs |
K9 K11 K14 K15 K17 K21 K22 K23 K24 K25 K26 K27 K28 K29 S2 S10 S12 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 S22
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Duty 10 Carry out minor repairs or modifications. |
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Duty 11 Carry out their work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instructions |
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Duty 12 Use the appropriate fixed workshop machinery, tools, materials and equipment to carry out architectural joinery tasks including setting, marking out and manufacturing timber products |
K12 K15 K17 K31 K32 K33 K34 K35 K36 K37 K38
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Duty 13 Assemble and fit components to timber products |
K9 K10 K11 K17 K30 K32 K33 K34 K35 K36 K37 K38 K39
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Duty 14 Carry out their work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instructions |
K1 K2 K3 K7 K30 K31 K32 K33 K34 K35 K36 K38
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K1: Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance and impact on role. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH). Fire safety. Health and Safety at Work Act. Asbestos awareness. Manual handling. signage, fire extinguishers. Safety signage. Situational awareness. Slips, trips, and falls. Working in confined spaces. Working at height. Provision and use of work equipment regulations (PUWER) and Electrical safety.
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K2: Safety control equipment and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and Local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
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K3: Safe systems of work: Site inductions, tool box talks, risk assessments, method statements and hazard identification in the work area.
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K4: Impact of the sector on the environment: Efficient use of resources. Recycling, reuse, safe disposal of waste and sustainable forestry.
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K5: Principles of building and modern methods of construction: Foundations, roofs, walls, damp proof courses, floors, timber frame, structurally insulated panels (SIPS) utilities and services, internal plaster finishes, insulation, fire protection, moisture and air protection and quality of materials.
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K6: Basic principles of digital design and modelling systems.
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K7: Standards and regulations associated with carpentry activities: British standards, building regulations and warranty provider standards.
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K8: Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings and specifications.
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K9: Materials and their characteristics of home grown and imported timber and timber-based products. Natural timber products: hardwood and softwood. Manufactured timber products: board, laminated timber and carcassing.
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K10: Timber decay and repair methods: Timber moisture content parameters for a range of timber and timber-based materials, wet rot and dry rot, and insect attack.
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K11: Carpentry and joinery products and purpose: mastics, preservatives, wood fillers, plastics and ironmongery.
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K12: Basic material estimation techniques, calculating lengths of timber, fixing requirements and a cutting list production methods.
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K13: Verbal communication techniques and construction terminology.
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K14: Hand tool use and storage methods and techniques: Chisels, planes, hand saws, hammers, squares, tri-square, bevels, marking and mortise gauges, spirit levels.
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K15: Hand tool maintenance and sharpening techniques.
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K16: Jig production techniques.
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K17: Power tools use and storage methods and techniques: Portable circular saws, drills, saws, planers, routers, sanders, multi-functional tools and nail guns.
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K18: Principles of good team working.
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K19: Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace.
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K20: Well-being: mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support.
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K21: Site carpentry techniques: measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting (straight and angled) and mitring.
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K22: Site carpentry: Structural fixtures and timber sizing in site carpentry , how to use sizing tables.
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K23: Site Carpenter: Timber sizing tables purpose and use.
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K24: Site carpentry: Timber splicing and scribing techniques.
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K25: Site carpentry: Straight roof installation techniques: basic rafter trussed (prefabricated) and traditional cut roof (built on site).
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K26: Site carpentry: Flat roofs: warm and cold flat roofs including firings and coverings.
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K27: Site carpentry: First fixing installation techniques: structural carcassing, floor joists and coverings, straight flights of stairs, metal and timber stud partitions.
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K28: Site carpentry: Second fix installation techniques: service encasement, cladding, wall and floor units and fitments, window boards, handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, doors and mouldings (architrave and skirting board).
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K29: Site carpentry: Types, use, calibration and storage of laser levels.
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K30: Architectural joiner: Requirements of fire door assemblies.
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K31: Architectural joiner: Safe use of fixed machinery, inspection, preparation and operation techniques: crosscut saw, band saw, planer and thicknesser and mortiser.
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K32: Architectural joiner: Setting out and marking out techniques for joinery product manufacture and potential effects of marking out errors.
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K33: Architectural joiner: Timber joints, types and production techniques: Dovetails, mortise and tenon, bridals and halvings.
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K34: Architectural joiner: Production and assembly techniques for standard right angled timber windows.
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K35: Architectural joiner: Connection methods in joinery: Dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives.
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K36: Architectural joiner: Production and assembly techniques for timber first fix products 1. straight staircases 2. Door frames and linings.
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K37: Architectural joiner: Production and assembly techniques for second fix timber products 1. Timber wall and floor units 2. Timber doors 3. Timber mouldings.
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K38: Architectural joiner: Finishing techniques for manufactured timber products: Sanding, painting, waxing, polishing, oiling and applying preservative.
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K39: Architectural joiner: Ironmongery installation techniques.
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K40: Employment types (self employed and employed), small business start up principles and tax.
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S1: Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
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S2: Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV.
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S3: Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
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S4: Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
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S5: Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
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S6: Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications.
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S7: Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list.
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S8: Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
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S9: Select, use and store hand tools.
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S10: Select, use and store power tools.
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S11: Maintain and sharpen hand tools.
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S12: Produce jigs.
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S13: Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
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S14: Site carpenter: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. structural carcassing, 2. straight timber or metal partition walls, 3. floor joists 4. floor joist coverings and 5. straight flights of stairs.
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S15: Site carpenter: Install structural fixings.
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S16: Site carpenter: Size timber from sizing tables.
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S17: Site carpenter: Apply site second fix techniques and practices for: 1. service encasement, 2. cladding 3. wall and floor units and fitments, 4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, 5. internal and external doors, 6. skirting boards and architrave, 7. window boards.
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S18: Site carpenter: Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs, including trussed (prefabricated) and traditional (built on site) including the construction of verge, eaves and fitting loft access.
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S19: Site carpenter: Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser.
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S20: Site carpenter: Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive.
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S21: Site carpenter: Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques.
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S22: Site carpenter: carrying out splicing and scribing techniques.
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S23: Architectural joiner: Produce setting out details, including setting rods, and mark out for timber products.
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S24: Architectural joiner: Produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving.
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S25: Architectural joiner: Form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives.
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S26: Architectural joiner: Apply techniques and practices to the manufacture and assembly of timber window with casement including glazing rebates and associated ironmongery.
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S27: Architectural joiner: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. Straight staircases, 2. door frames and linings.
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S28: Architectural joiner: Apply second fix techniques and practices for: 1. timber doors, 2. Wall and floor units, 3. timber mouldings, 4. staircase spindles and balustrades.
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S29: Architectural joiner: Fit ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, latches and draw runners.
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S30: Architectural joiner: Inspect, prepare and operate fixed machinery.
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B1: Put health, safety and wellbeing first.
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B2: Consider the environment when using resources and carrying out processes.
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B3: Contribute to an inclusive and diverse culture.
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B4: Seek learning and development opportunities.
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B5: Team-focus to meet team goals including, considering the wider build team.
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V1.3
This document explains the requirements for end-point assessment (EPA) for the carpentry and joinery apprenticeship. End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) must follow this when designing and delivering the EPA.
Carpentry and joinery apprentices, their employers and training providers should read this document.
This is a core and options apprenticeship. An apprentice must be trained and assessed against the core and one option. The options are:
A full-time carpentry and joinery apprentice typically spends 24 months on-programme (this means in training before the gateway). The apprentice must spend at least 12 months on-programme and complete the required amount of off-the-job training in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
The apprentice must complete their training and meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA. The EPA will assess occupational competence.
An approved EPAO must conduct the EPA for this apprenticeship. Employers must select an approved EPAO from the register of end-point assessment organisations (RoEPAO).
This EPA has 3 assessment methods.
The grades available for each assessment method are below.
Assessment method 1 - multiple-choice test:
fail
pass
distinction
Assessment method 2 - practical assessment with questions:
fail
pass
distinction
Assessment method 3 - interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
fail
pass
distinction
The result from each assessment method is combined to decide the overall apprenticeship grade. The following grades are available for the apprenticeship:
On-programme - typically 24 months
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The apprentice must:
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End-point assessment gateway
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The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has attained sufficient KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The apprentice must:
For the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, the apprentice must submit a portfolio of evidence.
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End-point assessment - typically 3 months
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The grades available for each assessment method are below
Multiple-choice test:
Practical assessment with questions:
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
Overall EPA and apprenticeship can be graded:
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Re-sits and re-takes
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The EPA is taken in the EPA period. The EPA period starts when the EPAO confirms the gateway requirements have been met and is typically 3 months.
The EPAO should confirm the gateway requirements have been met and start the EPA as quickly as possible.
The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has attained sufficient KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The employer may take advice from the apprentice's training provider, but the employer must make the decision. The apprentice will then enter the gateway.
The apprentice must meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA.
They must:
Portfolio of evidence requirements:
The apprentice must compile a portfolio of evidence during the on-programme period of the apprenticeship. It should only contain evidence related to the KSBs that will be assessed by this assessment method. It will typically contain 10 discrete pieces of evidence. Evidence must be mapped against the KSBs. Evidence may be used to demonstrate more than one KSB; a qualitative as opposed to quantitative approach is suggested.
Evidence sources may include:
This is not a definitive list; other evidence sources can be included.
The portfolio of evidence should not include reflective accounts or any methods of self-assessment. Any employer contributions should focus on direct observation of performance (for example, witness statements) rather than opinions. The evidence provided should be valid and attributable to the apprentice; the portfolio of evidence should contain a statement from the employer and apprentice confirming this.
The EPAO should not assess the portfolio of evidence directly as it underpins the interview . The independent assessor should review the portfolio of evidence to prepare questions for the interview. They are not required to provide feedback after this review. The apprentice must submit the gateway evidence to their EPAO, including any organisation specific policies and procedures requested by the EPAO.
Simulated environments
It is understood that some skills in this apprenticeship are used less often but are still required for overall occupational competence. Some apprentices may not get sufficient opportunity to apply the full range of required skills in the workplace during the on-programme period of the apprenticeship. Therefore, a flexibility has been included in this EPA plan, allowing certain skills-based evidence to be captured in a simulated environment, for example, at the employer's or training provider's premises.
Allowing evidence from a simulated environment ensures at there is a fair opportunity for apprentices to gather skills-based evidence for the portfolio of evidence. This is where opportunities to collect evidence in the workplace are not available.
Any simulated evidence must reflect the apprentice’s usual work and be fully transferable to the workplace. The portfolio must include a statement from the employer or training provider confirming that the evidence provided from a simulated environment is entirely attributable to the apprentice.
For this apprenticeship, the apprentice must collect evidence from the workplace. However, if authentic workplace opportunities are not available for all the numbered elements or products from the skills outlined below, some of the numbered elements or products may be captured in a simulated environment, in line with the numbers noted below for each skill. Every effort should be made for the apprentice to access workplace evidence for all elements or products in the skills below before this flexibility is applied.
The skills in line for this flexibility are:
Site carpenter S14:
Site carpenter: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. structural carcassing, 2. straight timber or metal partition walls, 3. floor joists 4. floor joist coverings, 5. straight flights of stairs.
The apprentice is required to provide workplace evidence for a minimum of any 4 numbered elements from the above list. The remaining numbered element may be provided via simulated evidence.
Site carpenter S17:
Site carpenter: Apply site second fix techniques and practices for: 1. service encasement, 2. cladding 3. wall and floor units and fitments, 4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, 5. internal and external doors, 6. skirting boards and architrave, 7. window boards.
The apprentice is required to provide workplace evidence for a minimum of any 5 numbered elements from the above list. The remaining 2 numbered elements may be provided via simulated evidence.
Architectural Joiner S28:
Architectural joiner: Manufacture and assemble second fix joinery products, 1. timber doors, 2. wall and floor units, 3. timber mouldings, 4. staircase spindles and balustrades.
The apprentice is required to provide workplace evidence for a minimum of any 3 numbered products from the above list. The remaining numbered product may be provided via simulated evidence.
Simulated environments must:
• afford the apprentice the opportunity to capture sufficient evidence to underpin the grading descriptors for the specific skill being targeted
• have a specification of defined tasks for the apprentice to complete (or an equivalent structure or format)
• replicate normal working conditions and the naturally occurring activities the apprentice would have likely undertaken in the workplace, as far as practicable (including time pressures, considerations, resources, materials, tools, information, interactions, communication media, lighting, noise and hazards they would reasonably encounter in employer or customer premises)
• allow each apprentice to demonstrate their competence on an individual basis
The apprentice must submit the gateway evidence to their EPAO, including any organisation specific policies and procedures requested by the EPAO.
The assessment methods can be delivered in any order.
The result of one assessment method does not need to be known before starting the next.
In the multiple-choice test, the apprentice answers questions in a controlled and invigilated environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because:
The multiple-choice test must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The test can be computer or paper based.
The test will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions.
Multiple-choice questions must have four options, including one correct answer.
The apprentice must be given at least 14 days’ notice of the date and time of the test.
The apprentice must have 60 minutes to complete the test.
The test is closed book which means that the apprentice cannot refer to reference books or materials whilst taking the test.
The test must be taken in the presence of an invigilator who is the responsibility of the EPAO. The EPAO must have an invigilation policy setting out how the test must be conducted. It must state the ratio of apprentices to invigilators for the setting and allow the test to take place in a secure way.
The EPAO must verify the apprentice’s identity and ensure invigilation of the apprentice for example, with 360-degree cameras and screen sharing facilities.
The EPAO is responsible for the security of the test including the arrangements for on-line testing. The EPAO must ensure that their security arrangements maintain the validity and reliability of the test.
The test must be marked by an independent assessor or marker employed by the EPAO. They must follow a marking scheme produced by the EPAO. Marking by computer is allowed where question types support this.
A correct answer gets 1 mark.
Any incorrect or missing answers get zero marks.
The EPAO is responsible for overseeing the marking of the test. The EPAO must ensure standardisation and moderation of tests with written answers.
The apprentice must take the test in a suitably controlled and invigilated environment that is a quiet room, free from distractions and influence. The EPAO must check the venue is suitable.
The test could take place remotely if the appropriate technology and systems are in place to prevent malpractice.
Question and resource development
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO
should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the test:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In a practical assessment with questions, an independent assessor observes the apprentice completing a task or series of tasks set by the EPAO. The EPAO decides where it takes place. The assessment environment must closely relate to the apprentice’s natural working environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because:
The practical assessment with questions must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the practical assessment with questions.
The independent assessor must only observe up to four apprentices at a time to ensure quality and rigour. They must be as unobtrusive as possible. The EPAO must ensure that an apprentice cannot gain advantage from seeing what the other apprentices being assessed are doing or by hearing answers to questions.
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the . practical assessment with questions
The practical assessment with questions must take 12 hours.
The independent assessor can increase the time of the practical assessment with questions by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to complete a task or respond to a question if necessary.
The practical assessment with questions may take place in parts but must be completed over 2 working day. A working day is typically considered to be 7.5 hours long. The reason for this split is there is insufficient time to complete the practical task in one working day.
The EPAO must manage invigilation of the apprentice during the assessment, to maintain security of the EPA, in line with their malpractice policy. This includes breaks and moving between locations.
The independent assessor must explain to the apprentice the format and timescales of the practical assessment with questions before it starts. This does not count towards the assessment time.
The independent assessor must observe the following during the practical assessment:
Site Carpentry
Construction of a straight gable roof containing traditional cut rafters and ceiling joists, roof trusses and installation of a hinged upward opening loft hatch.
The roof construction must contain the following:
General
Traditional cut roof
Trusses
Typically, 60 minutes should be allocated within the EPA total time to interpret and extract relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions. This time will also enable estimation of resources and initial setting and marking out.
The roof construction must be compliant with building regulations. To reduce cost, cheaper materials such as CLS (Canadian Lumber Standard) can be used for roof members and trusses, concession may be given for roof timber sizes providing the apprentice can identify the correct size of timber required from provided sizing tables via assessor questioning.
To minimise predictability, the EPAO should produce alternative versions of the assessment. The alternative versions must vary but be of equal complexity and take a competent site carpenter 12 hours to complete. A range of different scenarios may be incorporated into the alternative versions; for example, differential eaves overhang, roof pitch, length and width, rafter centre specifications, truss specifications and centres, and bracing requirements, loft hatch positions, dimensions and latch types, lateral restraint and wall plate strap positioning.
The independant assessor or additional person can assist with lifting or moving roof trusses as requested by the apprentice.
Preparation for the site carpentry practical assessment:
The roof structure will be carried out on a prefabricated roofing rig, which will allow the apprentice to carry out the roof and install the hatch without the need for access equipment. The rig may be separated by a party wall to allow for the installation of traditional rafters and trusses on the same roof structure. Roof trusses will be pre-fabricated in preparation for the EPA, however, other, all timber roof components must be cut by the apprentice.
Where the EPA is administered at the employers or training providers premises, the EPAO may liaise with the employer or training provider to provide prefabricated roof truss and roofing-rig resource, set up and equipment requirement information in preparation for the practical assessment. Where this is the case, the EPAO must put measures in place to prevent malpractice and reduce predictability.
The EPAO is ultimately responsible for the preparation and quality of the resources and equipment to ensure fair assessment.
Specification tolerances
Traditional roof:
Joints:
Trussed roof:
Loft hatch:
Architectural joinery
Production of a soft wood window frame with hinged storm proof or flush window casement. The minimum opening size of the window is to comply with means of escape size requirement.
The window production must include the following:
Typically, 60 minutes should be allocated within the EPA total time to interpret and extract relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions. This time will also enable estimation of resources and initial setting and marking out.
The window frame with opening must be compliant with building regulations, any manufacture instructions (To reduce cost, cheaper materials such as CLS (Canadian Lumber Standard) can be used for the construction of the window and casement.
Where the EPA is administered at the employers or training providers premises, the EPAO may liaise with the employer or training provider to provide resource, set up and equipment requirement information in preparation for the practical assessment. Where this is the case, the EPAO must put measures in place to prevent malpractice and reduce predictability. The EPAO is ultimately responsible for the preparation and quality of the resources and equipment to ensure fair assessment.
To minimise predictability, the EPAO should produce alternative versions of the assessment. The alternative versions must vary but be of equal complexity and take a competent architectural joiner 12 hours to complete. A range of different scenarios may be incorporated into the alternative versions; for example, casement type, frame and casement, opening sizes, glazing rebate requirements, hinge methods and directions, woodworking joint specifications and ironmongery requirements.
Specification Tolerances
Frame:
Casement:
Joints:
General:
KSBs observed, and answers to questions must be documented by the independent assessor. The independent assessor will make all grading decisions in line with specification tolerances and grading descriptors.
These activities provide the apprentice with the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The independent assessor must ask questions.
The purpose of the questions is to explore aspects of the KSBs not demonstrated in the practical assessment and show depth of understanding.
Questioning must occur during the practical assessment. The time for questioning is included in the overall assessment time.
The independent assessor must ask at least 5 questions during the practical assessment. To remain as unobtrusive as possible, the independent assessor should ask questions during natural breaks in work rather than disrupting the apprentice’s flow. The independent assessor must use the questions from their EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in line with the EPAO’s training.
The independent assessor can ask follow-up questions to clarify answers given by the apprentice. These questions are in addition to the above set number of questions for the practical assessment with questions.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision. The independent assessor must assess the practical assessment and responses to questions holistically when deciding the grade.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The practical assessment with questions must take place in a simulated environment selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s or employer’s premises. The simulated environment must relate to the apprentice’s natural work environment. Equipment and resources needed for the practical assessment with questions must be provided by the EPAO, who can liaise with the employer to provide these.
Questioning that occurs after the practical assessment with questions should take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of tasks and questions in the case of re-sits and retakes, to minimise predictability.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the practical assessment with questions:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In the interview, an independent assessor asks the apprentice questions. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence.
This assessment method is being used because:
it allows the apprentice to be assessed against KSBs which may not naturally occur during the practical assessment
it is underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, enabling the apprentice to demonstrate the application of skills and behaviours as well as knowledge
it allows for testing of responses where there are a number of potential answers that could not be tested through a multiple-choice test
it is cost-effective.
The interview must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the interview.
The purpose of the independent assessor's questions will be to assess the following themes:
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the interview.
The independent assessor must have at least 2 weeks to review the supporting documentation.
The apprentice must have access to their portfolio of evidence during the interview.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence however, the portfolio of evidence is not directly assessed.
The interview must last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor can increase the time of the interview by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to respond to a question if necessary.
The independent assessor must ask at least 10 questions. The independent assessor must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The interview must take place in a suitable venue selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s or employer’s premises.
The interview should take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
Fail - does not meet pass criteria
Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors and all of the distinction descriptors
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(Core) Health and safety
K2 S1 S2 S5 B1 |
Prioritises health and safety and complies with health and safety regulations, standards and guidance. (S1, B1) Selects and uses safety control equipment, throughout the practical assessment in line with task requirements, organisational procedures and statutory regulations. (K2, S2) Prepares the work area in line with industry guidance and maintains a safe work area throughout the practical assessment. (S5)
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Explains why it is important to comply with and prioritise health and safety regulations, standards and guidance. (S1) |
(Core) Planning
K8 K12 S6 S7 |
Interprets drawings and specifications as required to support completion of the practical assessment. (K8, S6) Estimates the required materials for the practical assessment and produces a cutting list, in line with task requirements. (K12, S7)
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None. |
(Core) Tools and equipment
K15 S9 S10 S11 |
Selects and safely uses hand tools, in line with task requirements. Stores hand tools, in line with organisational requirements. (S9) Selects and safely uses power tools, in line with task requirements. Stores power tools, in line with manufactures guidance and organisational requirements. (S10) Applies techniques to sharpen cutting tools and maintains tools, in line with organisational requirement and industry guidance. (K15, S11)
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Explains why hand tools should be correctly sharpened and maintained. (S11) |
(Site Carpenter) Roof Installation
K21 K22 K23 K25 S15 S16 S18 S20 S21 |
Applying site carpentry techniques constructs a traditional and trussed roof structure with loft access and timber connections. Completes the task in line with task requirements, and all 17 specification pass tolerances. (K21, K25, S18, S20, S21) Applies techniques to size timber components from timber sizing tables, in line with task requirements. (K23, S16) Installs structural fixings to the roof structure in line with task requirements and building regulations. (K22, S15) |
Optimises the quality of the traditional and trussed roof structure by achieving 14 out of 17 specification distinction tolerances, with a minimum of 2 from each area (traditional roof, joints, trussed roof and loft hatch). (K21, K25, S18, S20, S21)
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(Architectural Joiner) Window production
K32 K34 S23 S26 S30 |
Produces setting out details and a setting out rod. Uses setting out details and rod to mark out timber in line with the task requirements. Explains the effects marking out errors can have on the production process of timber products. (K32, S23) Applying production and assembly techniques, manufactures and assembles a timber window frame and casement including glazing rebates and ironmongery in line with task requirements and all 15 specification pass tolerances. (K34, S26) Inspects, prepares and operates fixed machinery as required for task completion, in line with industry guidance, organisational requirements and manufacturer’s instructions. (S30)
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Optimises the quality of the window frame and casement production by achieving 13 out of 15 specification distinction tolerances, with a minimum of two from each area (Frame, casement, joints and general). (K34, S23, S26)
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Fail - does not meet pass criteria
Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors and all of the distinction descriptors
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(Core) Environment and sustainability
K4 S3 B2 |
Describes how they comply with environmental and sustainability legislation and guidance, sort resources for re-use, recycling and disposal. Explains impact of the construction industry on the environment and how this can be reduced when carrying out processes and by efficient use of resources. (K4, S3, B2) |
Explains how following sustainability regulations standards, and guidelines reduces the impact on the wider environment. (K4, S3) |
(Core) Carpentry and joinery techniques
K7 K16 S4 S12 |
Explains how they produce jigs in line with task requirements. (K16, S12) Explains how they comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance during the manufacture or installation of carpentry and joinery products. (K7, S4)
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None. |
(Site Carpenter) Site carpentry techniques
K24 K27 K28 K29 S14 S17 S19 S22 |
Describes how they install first fix site work in line with drawings, specifications and building regulations including:
(K27, S14) Describes how they install second fix site work in line with drawings and specifications or clients requirements including:
(K28, S17) Describes how they carry out timber splicing and scribing in line with task requirements. (K24, S22) Describe show they use and store laser tools in line with manufactures instructions and task requirements. (K29, S19)
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Explains how their choice of first and second fix installation techniques minimisies waste and maximises efficiency. (K27, K28, S14, S17) |
(Architectural Joiner) Architectural joinery techniques
K33 K35 K36 K37 K39 S24 S25 S27 S28 S29 |
Describes how they manufacture and assemble, first fix joinery products in line with drawings, specification’s and building regulations, including:
(K36, S27) Describes how they manufacture and assemble, second fix joinery products in line with drawings and specifications or clients requirements, including:
(K37, S28) Describes how they form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives in line with manufacturer's instructions and specification. (K35, S25) Describes how they produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving joints inline with task requirements. (K33, S24) Describes how they install ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, and draw runners in line with drawings and specifications or clients requirements. (K39, S29)
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Explains how their choice of manufacturing and assembly techniques minimises waste and maximises efficiency. (K36, K37, S27, S28) |
(Core) Communication
K13 S8 |
Describes how they use verbal communication techniques and construction terminology which reflects the audience. (K13, S8) |
None. |
(Core) Team working and equity, diversity and inclusion
K18 K19 B3 B5 |
Describes how they apply team working principles to achieve their own teams’ goals and contribute to the wider team’s project goals. (K18, B5) Describes how they take account of individual needs and follow guidance in relation to equity, diversity, and inclusion in line with regulations. (K19, B3)
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Explains why equity, diversity and inclusivity legislation is important in the construction industry. (K19) |
(Core) Continuing professional development and well-being
K20 S13 B4 |
Outlines learning and development they complete and record to support competence in their role. (B4) Describes mental and physical health considerations of themselves and others and identifies sources of support available for themselves and others. (K20, S13)
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None. |
Grade | Minimum marks required | Maximum marks required |
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Fail | 0 | 24 |
Pass | 25 | 32 |
Distinction | 33 | 40 |
Performance in the EPA determines the overall grade of:
An independent assessor must individually grade the practical assessment with questions and interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence in line with this EPA plan.
The EPAO must combine the individual assessment method grades to determine the overall EPA grade.
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they will be awarded an overall fail.
To achieve an overall pass, the apprentice must achieve at least a pass in all the assessment methods. To achieve an overall EPA merit, the apprentice must gain a distinction in the practical assessment and one other of the assessment methods and a pass in the other. To achieve an overall EPA distinction, the apprentice must gain a distinction in all the assessment methods.
Grades from individual assessment methods must be combined in the following way to determine the grade of the EPA overall.
Multiple-choice test | Practical assessment with questions | Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence | Overall Grading |
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Any grade | Any grade | Fail | Fail |
Any grade | Fail | Any grade | Fail |
Fail | Any grade | Any grade | Fail |
Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pass | Distinction | Pass | Pass |
Distinction | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pass | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
Distinction | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
Distinction | Distinction | Pass | Merit |
Pass | Distinction | Distinction | Merit |
Distinction | Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they can take a re-sit or a re-take at their employer’s discretion. The apprentice’s employer needs to agree that a re-sit or re-take is appropriate. A re-sit does not need further learning, whereas a re-take does. The apprentice should have a supportive action plan to prepare for a re-sit or a re-take.
The employer and the EPAO should agree the timescale for a re-sit or re-take. A re-sit is typically taken within 3 months of the EPA outcome notification. The timescale for a re-take is dependent on how much re-training is required and is typically taken within 6 months of the EPA outcome notification.
Failed assessment methods will typically be re-sat or re-taken within a 6-month period from the EPA outcome notification.
Re-sits and re-takes are not offered to an apprentice wishing to move from pass to a higher grade.
The apprentice will get a maximum EPA grade of pass for a re-sit or re-take, unless the EPAO determines there are exceptional circumstances.
Roles | Responsibilities |
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Apprentice |
As a minimum, the apprentice should:
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Employer |
As a minimum, the apprentice's employer must:
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EPAO |
As a minimum, the EPAO must:
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Independent assessor |
As a minimum, an independent assessor must:
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Training provider |
As a minimum, the training provider must:
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Marker |
As a minimum, the marker must:
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Invigilator |
As a minimum, the invigilator must:
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An additional person required during the practical assessment |
As a minimum, the competent person must:
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The EPAO must have reasonable adjustments arrangements for the EPA.
This should include:
Adjustments must maintain the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined in this EPA plan.
Internal quality assurance refers to the strategies, policies and procedures that an EPAO must have in place to ensure valid, consistent and reliable EPA decisions.
EPAOs for this EPA must adhere to the requirements within the roles and responsibilities table.
They must also appoint independent assessors who:
Affordability of the EPA will be aided by using at least some of the following:
This apprenticeship is not aligned to professional recognition.
Knowledge | Assessment methods |
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K1: Core.
Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance and impact on role. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH). Fire safety. Health and Safety at Work Act. Asbestos awareness. Manual handling. signage, fire extinguishers. Safety signage. Situational awareness. Slips, trips, and falls. Working in confined spaces. Working at height. Provision and use of work equipment regulations (PUWER) and Electrical safety. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K2: Core.
Safety control equipment and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and Local exhaust ventilation (LEV). Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K3: Core.
Safe systems of work: Site inductions, tool box talks, risk assessments, method statements and hazard identification in the work area. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K4: Core.
Impact of the sector on the environment: Efficient use of resources. Recycling, reuse, safe disposal of waste and sustainable forestry. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K5: Core.
Principles of building and modern methods of construction: Foundations, roofs, walls, damp proof courses, floors, timber frame, structurally insulated panels (SIPS) utilities and services, internal plaster finishes, insulation, fire protection, moisture and air protection and quality of materials. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K6: Core.
Basic principles of digital design and modelling systems. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K7: Core.
Standards and regulations associated with carpentry activities: British standards, building regulations and warranty provider standards. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K8: Core.
Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings and specifications. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K9: Core.
Materials and their characteristics of home grown and imported timber and timber-based products. Natural timber products: hardwood and softwood. Manufactured timber products: board, laminated timber and carcassing. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K10: Core.
Timber decay and repair methods: Timber moisture content parameters for a range of timber and timber-based materials, wet rot and dry rot, and insect attack. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K11: Core.
Carpentry and joinery products and purpose: mastics, preservatives, wood fillers, plastics and ironmongery. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K12: Core.
Basic material estimation techniques, calculating lengths of timber, fixing requirements and a cutting list production methods. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K13: Core.
Verbal communication techniques and construction terminology. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K14: Core.
Hand tool use and storage methods and techniques: Chisels, planes, hand saws, hammers, squares, tri-square, bevels, marking and mortise gauges, spirit levels. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K15: Core.
Hand tool maintenance and sharpening techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K16: Core.
Jig production techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K17: Core.
Power tools use and storage methods and techniques: Portable circular saws, drills, saws, planers, routers, sanders, multi-functional tools and nail guns. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K18: Core.
Principles of good team working. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K19: Core.
Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K20: Core.
Well-being: mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K21: Site Carpenter.
Site carpentry techniques: measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting (straight and angled) and mitring. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K22: Site Carpenter.
Site carpentry: Structural fixtures and timber sizing in site carpentry , how to use sizing tables. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K23: Site Carpenter.
Site Carpenter: Timber sizing tables purpose and use. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K24: Site Carpenter.
Site carpentry: Timber splicing and scribing techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K25: Site Carpenter.
Site carpentry: Straight roof installation techniques: basic rafter trussed (prefabricated) and traditional cut roof (built on site). Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K26: Site Carpenter.
Site carpentry: Flat roofs: warm and cold flat roofs including firings and coverings. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K27: Site Carpenter.
Site carpentry: First fixing installation techniques: structural carcassing, floor joists and coverings, straight flights of stairs, metal and timber stud partitions. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K28: Site Carpenter.
Site carpentry: Second fix installation techniques: service encasement, cladding, wall and floor units and fitments, window boards, handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, doors and mouldings (architrave and skirting board). Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K29: Site Carpenter.
Site carpentry: Types, use, calibration and storage of laser levels. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K30: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Requirements of fire door assemblies. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K31: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Safe use of fixed machinery, inspection, preparation and operation techniques: crosscut saw, band saw, planer and thicknesser and mortiser. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K32: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Setting out and marking out techniques for joinery product manufacture and potential effects of marking out errors. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K33: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Timber joints, types and production techniques: Dovetails, mortise and tenon, bridals and halvings. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K34: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Production and assembly techniques for standard right angled timber windows. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K35: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Connection methods in joinery: Dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K36: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Production and assembly techniques for timber first fix products 1. straight staircases 2. Door frames and linings. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K37: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Production and assembly techniques for second fix timber products 1. Timber wall and floor units 2. Timber doors 3. Timber mouldings. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K38: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Finishing techniques for manufactured timber products: Sanding, painting, waxing, polishing, oiling and applying preservative. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K39: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Ironmongery installation techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K40: Core.
Employment types (self employed and employed), small business start up principles and tax. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
Skill | Assessment methods |
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S1: Core.
Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S2: Core.
Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S3: Core.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S4: Core.
Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S5: Core.
Prepare and maintain a safe working area. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S6: Core.
Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S7: Core.
Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S8: Core.
Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S9: Core.
Select, use and store hand tools. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S10: Core.
Select, use and store power tools. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S11: Core.
Maintain and sharpen hand tools. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S12: Core.
Produce jigs. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S13: Core.
Identifies well-being support available to self and others. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S14: Site Carpenter.
Site carpenter: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. structural carcassing, 2. straight timber or metal partition walls, 3. floor joists 4. floor joist coverings and 5. straight flights of stairs. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S15: Site Carpenter.
Site carpenter: Install structural fixings. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S16: Site Carpenter.
Site carpenter: Size timber from sizing tables. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S17: Site Carpenter.
Site carpenter: Apply site second fix techniques and practices for: 1. service encasement, 2. cladding 3. wall and floor units and fitments, 4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, 5. internal and external doors, 6. skirting boards and architrave, 7. window boards. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S18: Site Carpenter.
Site carpenter: Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs, including trussed (prefabricated) and traditional (built on site) including the construction of verge, eaves and fitting loft access. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S19: Site Carpenter.
Site carpenter: Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S20: Site Carpenter.
Site carpenter: Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S21: Site Carpenter.
Site carpenter: Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S22: Site Carpenter.
Site carpenter: carrying out splicing and scribing techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S23: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Produce setting out details, including setting rods, and mark out for timber products. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S24: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S25: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S26: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Apply techniques and practices to the manufacture and assembly of timber window with casement including glazing rebates and associated ironmongery. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S27: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. Straight staircases, 2. door frames and linings. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S28: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Apply second fix techniques and practices for: 1. timber doors, 2. Wall and floor units, 3. timber mouldings, 4. staircase spindles and balustrades. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S29: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Fit ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, latches and draw runners. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S30: Architectural Joiner.
Architectural joiner: Inspect, prepare and operate fixed machinery. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
Behaviour | Assessment methods |
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B1: Core.
Put health, safety and wellbeing first. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
B2: Core.
Consider the environment when using resources and carrying out processes. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B3: Core.
Contribute to an inclusive and diverse culture. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B4: Core.
Seek learning and development opportunities. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B5: Core.
Team-focus to meet team goals including, considering the wider build team. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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(Core) Health and safety
K2 S1 S2 S5 B1 |
Safety control equipment and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and Local exhaust ventilation (LEV). (K2) |
Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. (S1) Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV. (S2) Prepare and maintain a safe working area. (S5) |
Put health, safety and wellbeing first. (B1) |
(Core) Planning
K8 K12 S6 S7 |
Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings and specifications. (K8) Basic material estimation techniques, calculating lengths of timber, fixing requirements and a cutting list production methods. (K12) |
Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications. (S6) Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list. (S7) |
None |
(Core) Tools and equipment
K15 S9 S10 S11 |
Hand tool maintenance and sharpening techniques. (K15) |
Select, use and store hand tools. (S9) Select, use and store power tools. (S10) Maintain and sharpen hand tools. (S11) |
None |
(Site Carpenter) Roof Installation
K21 K22 K23 K25 S15 S16 S18 S20 S21 |
Site carpentry techniques: measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting (straight and angled) and mitring. (K21) Site carpentry: Structural fixtures and timber sizing in site carpentry , how to use sizing tables. (K22) Site Carpenter: Timber sizing tables purpose and use. (K23) Site carpentry: Straight roof installation techniques: basic rafter trussed (prefabricated) and traditional cut roof (built on site). (K25) |
Site carpenter: Install structural fixings. (S15) Site carpenter: Size timber from sizing tables. (S16) Site carpenter: Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs, including trussed (prefabricated) and traditional (built on site) including the construction of verge, eaves and fitting loft access. (S18) Site carpenter: Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive. (S20) Site carpenter: Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques. (S21) |
None |
(Architectural Joiner) Window production
K32 K34 S23 S26 S30 |
Architectural joiner: Setting out and marking out techniques for joinery product manufacture and potential effects of marking out errors. (K32) Architectural joiner: Production and assembly techniques for standard right angled timber windows. (K34) |
Architectural joiner: Produce setting out details, including setting rods, and mark out for timber products. (S23) Architectural joiner: Apply techniques and practices to the manufacture and assembly of timber window with casement including glazing rebates and associated ironmongery. (S26) Architectural joiner: Inspect, prepare and operate fixed machinery. (S30) |
None |
KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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(Core) Environment and sustainability
K4 S3 B2 |
Impact of the sector on the environment: Efficient use of resources. Recycling, reuse, safe disposal of waste and sustainable forestry. (K4) |
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. (S3) |
Consider the environment when using resources and carrying out processes. (B2) |
(Core) Carpentry and joinery techniques
K7 K16 S4 S12 |
Standards and regulations associated with carpentry activities: British standards, building regulations and warranty provider standards. (K7) Jig production techniques. (K16) |
Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance. (S4) Produce jigs. (S12) |
None |
(Site Carpenter) Site carpentry techniques
K24 K27 K28 K29 S14 S17 S19 S22 |
Site carpentry: Timber splicing and scribing techniques. (K24) Site carpentry: First fixing installation techniques: structural carcassing, floor joists and coverings, straight flights of stairs, metal and timber stud partitions. (K27) Site carpentry: Second fix installation techniques: service encasement, cladding, wall and floor units and fitments, window boards, handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, doors and mouldings (architrave and skirting board). (K28) Site carpentry: Types, use, calibration and storage of laser levels. (K29) |
Site carpenter: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. structural carcassing, 2. straight timber or metal partition walls, 3. floor joists 4. floor joist coverings and 5. straight flights of stairs. (S14) Site carpenter: Apply site second fix techniques and practices for: 1. service encasement, 2. cladding 3. wall and floor units and fitments, 4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, 5. internal and external doors, 6. skirting boards and architrave, 7. window boards. (S17) Site carpenter: Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser. (S19) Site carpenter: carrying out splicing and scribing techniques. (S22) |
None |
(Architectural Joiner) Architectural joinery techniques
K33 K35 K36 K37 K39 S24 S25 S27 S28 S29 |
Architectural joiner: Timber joints, types and production techniques: Dovetails, mortise and tenon, bridals and halvings. (K33) Architectural joiner: Connection methods in joinery: Dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives. (K35) Architectural joiner: Production and assembly techniques for timber first fix products 1. straight staircases 2. Door frames and linings. (K36) Architectural joiner: Production and assembly techniques for second fix timber products 1. Timber wall and floor units 2. Timber doors 3. Timber mouldings. (K37) Architectural joiner: Ironmongery installation techniques. (K39) |
Architectural joiner: Produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving. (S24) Architectural joiner: Form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives. (S25) Architectural joiner: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. Straight staircases, 2. door frames and linings. (S27) Architectural joiner: Apply second fix techniques and practices for: 1. timber doors, 2. Wall and floor units, 3. timber mouldings, 4. staircase spindles and balustrades. (S28) Architectural joiner: Fit ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, latches and draw runners. (S29) |
None |
(Core) Communication
K13 S8 |
Verbal communication techniques and construction terminology. (K13) |
Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology. (S8) |
None |
(Core) Team working and equity, diversity and inclusion
K18 K19 B3 B5 |
Principles of good team working. (K18) Inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace. (K19) |
None |
Contribute to an inclusive and diverse culture. (B3) Team-focus to meet team goals including, considering the wider build team. (B5) |
(Core) Continuing professional development and well-being
K20 S13 B4 |
Well-being: mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support. (K20) |
Identifies well-being support available to self and others. (S13) |
Seek learning and development opportunities. (B4) |
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Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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1.3 | Standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band revised | 19/08/2023 | Not set | Not set |
1.2 | Standard and end-point assessment plan revised | 27/01/2023 | 18/08/2023 | Not set |
1.1 | Standard and End-point assessment plan revised. Funding band revised 30.3.2021. (First published 18.09.2020). Funding band was signed off by the Minister in the December but then clashed with the introduction of a 3 month notice period. This came in 29th March. It was accepted that those starting between October and March would still follow the new documents but being funding at 12k. | 29/03/2021 | 26/01/2023 | Not set |
1.0 | Retired. The funding band for this standard has been reviewed and remains at £12000 (2018-09-18). | 27/02/2018 | 17/09/2020 | Not set |
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