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Level 2 Butcher STO078 End-point Assessment
The Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship is suitable for butchers working in a range of roles in the meat industry. Apprentice butchers can select whether to specialise as a craft butcher, an in-store supermarket butcher or a process butcher, working in a meat processing plant.
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The level 2 butchery End-Point assessment (EPA) consists of three elements:
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A knowledge test, answered through multiple choice questions
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A practical skills assessment
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A vocational competence discussion, underpinned by the apprentice's completed logbook
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A butchery apprentices End-Point assessment tests are completed on the same day and take up to 6 hours in total. The assessment must be completed within twelve weeks of the EPA gateway.
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The standard charge for EPA is 15-20% of the IfATE maximum funding rate, to view FDQ's Fee's Policy click here
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Available support guides for this standard to help you and your learners.
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Information for apprentices
Support documents are there to help prepare apprentices for the End-point Assessment (EPA).
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FDQ Guide to EPA
The Guide to EPA was created to give all parties guidance, support and a full understanding of the Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship Standard EPA requirements.
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If you’d like to discuss the butchery end-point assessment or mandatory qualifications that form part of this apprenticeship why not call one of our friendly EPA team on 0113 859 1266 or email us at EPA@fdq.org.uk
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To find out exactly what’s involved in an FDQ end-point assessment download the End-point Assessment Guide below.
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