Level 3 End-Point Assessment for Farrier
Standard Number: ST0172
Standard Number: ST0172
Standard Number: ST0172
Farriers are responsible for the maintenance and care of equine feet, and 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 Farriers Registration Council.
To support the preparation for End-Point Assessment (EPA), 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 ST0172 specification.
View our fees here.
Read more about the apprentice journey and why VetSkill is the right End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for you in our Level 3 Farrier fact sheet.
Assessment methods:
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The Written Test presents extended answer questions that 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 employer’s premises.
Graded: Fail / Pass / Distinction
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This is a structured discussion between the apprentice and the independent assessor and provides the opportunity for the apprentice to demonstrate their Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs).
Duration: 30 minutes (plus 10%)
Location: A suitable location, usually the employer’s premises.
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: 75 minutes (plus 10%)
Location: A suitable location, usually the employer’s premises.
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: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Location: A suitable location, usually the employer’s premises.
Graded: Fail / Pass / Distinction
Interested in our End-Point Assessment service?
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