Level 3 End-Point Assessment for Farrier
Standard Number: ST0172
Farriers are responsible for the maintenance and care of equine feet. Farriers are required to have a thorough understanding of all aspects of equine hoof care across equine disciplines including analysis of gait, and advice on equine welfare options. Farriery is a regulated profession and all Farriers must register with the Farrier Registration Council.
To support the preparation for end-point assessment, we provide:
Handbooks for training providers, employers and apprentices which cover assessment methods, preparation and requirements checklists, advice and what to expect on assessment day
Sample assessments
An optional EPA planning meeting
Find out more about this end-point assessment by viewing ST0172 specification
View our fees here.
Read more about the apprentice journey and why VetSkill is the right end-point assessment organisation for you, see our Level 3 Farrier fact sheet.
Assessment methods:
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Written assessment extended answer questions that will test the apprentice’s underpinning knowledge of farriery and the equines they will work on, health and safety and business skills.
Duration: 3 hours
Location: A suitable location, usually the employers premises.
Graded: Fail / Pass / Distinction
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This will be a structured discussion between the apprentice and the independent assessor and will provide the opportunity for the apprentice to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Duration: 30 minutes (plus 10%)
Location: A suitable location, usually the employers premises.
Graded: Fail / Pass / Distinction
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The apprentice will be observed carrying out tasks relating to their day to day role which allow them to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Duration: 30 minutes (plus 10%)
Location: A suitable location, usually the employers premises.
Graded: Fail / Pass / Distinction
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The apprentice will be observed carrying out tasks relating to their day to day role which allow them to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Location: A suitable location, usually the employers premises.
Graded: Fail / Pass / Distinction
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