Level 3 End-Point Assessment for Senior Equine Groom
Standard Number: ST0167
Standard Number: ST0167
Standard Number: ST0167
This apprenticeship standard is committed to the safety and welfare of horses, and apprentices will prove capable of looking after a small to medium-sized equine yard and supervising a diverse team of workers. They must have a sound base of experience, knowledge and proper empathy to promote the horses’ physical and psychological wellbeing within a safe working environment.
Occupational routes for this apprenticeship include:
Breeding
Driving
Racing
Riding
Non-riding
To support the preparation for end-point assessment, we provide:
Handbooks for training providers, employers and apprentices that 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 the ST0167 specification.
View our fees here.
Read more about the apprentice journey and why VetSkill is the right end-point assessment organisation for you in our Level 3 Senior Equine Groom fact sheet.
Assessment methods:
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The Knowledge Test is completed in exam conditions and has 45 multiple-choice questions and five extended answer questions. It is taken online and remotely invigilated.
Find out more about remote invigilation in our FAQs section. The Knowledge Test must be passed before completing the other assessments.
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: A suitable location as per VetSkill’s Remote Invigilation Policy
Graded: Fail / Pass / Distinction
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The apprentice will be observed carrying out tasks relating to their day-to-day role that allow them to demonstrate their Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs).
Duration: 6 hours
Location: Usually held in the workplace
Graded: Pass / Distinction
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This is a structured interview between the apprentice and the independent assessor, allowing the apprentice to demonstrate core and specific Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs).
This assessment takes place after the Knowledge Test and Practical Observation.
Duration: 75-90 minutes
Location: Usually held in the workplace
Graded: Pass / Distinction
Interested in our end-point assessment service?
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