End Point Assessment
Plate Welder
- Reference Code: ST0852
- Level: 3
- Version: 1
- Duration: 36 Months
Introduction
This occupation is found in a wide range of sectors associated with the Fabrication, Construction and upgrade of major capital plant items and facilities. The broad purpose of the occupation is to manually weld plate and structural components to high standards of quality.
Occupational role
Typical job titles include: Plate welder, Structural welder, Class B welder, Coded multi-positional plate welder.
Funding
Maximum £27,000
Entry requirements
Employers will set their own entry requirements.
Content
The apprenticeship includes core knowledge, skills and behaviours required to undertake the work of a Plate Welder.
End Point Assessment
Overview of assessment
The end point assessment covers all of the skills, knowledge and behaviours in the Standard. It will take place using independent assessors appointed by QFI and the methods shown below:
Multiple-Choice Knowledge Test
Taken in the presence of an assessor or invigilator and consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions on a computer-based platform. The knowledge test will assess the apprentice’s depth of understanding in the knowledge elements of the standards that may not naturally occur during the observation. The test is closed book and apprentices will have 60 minutes to complete the test.
Professional Discussion - supported by portfolio of evidence
Conducted on a one-to-one basis with an assessor and consisting of a minimum of 6 open, competence-based questions that focus on coverage of prior learning or activity in the context of the application of welding described in the apprentice’s portfolio of evidence. The professional discussion will take 60 minutes and may be conducted via video conferencing.
Practical Skills Test
Apprentices will be observed by an assessor completing 2 practical skills tests, under normal conditions/familiar environment, using familiar resources/equipment representative of their workplace. The practical demonstrations reflect tasks that would be completed by plate welders on a regular basis. Each test piece will be sufficiently different to assess different combinations of Process, Position, Material. The assessor shall select a range of test pieces to allow demonstration of skills on different materials, processes, and welding positions in consultation with the employer, as set out in the assessment plan. Assessors will ask open questions after each stage of the skills test to assess related underpinning knowledge. The practical skills tests will be competed over 6 hours over a 2-day period.
Readiness for assessment
The employer will endorse progression to the end-point when satisfied that the apprentice is consistently working at or above the level set out in the standard, and the pre-requisite gateway requirements have been met with evidence to support these:
- achieved minimum level 2 English and mathematics
- compiled a portfolio of evidence –to support the professional discussion
- employer welding procedure specifications shall be provided by the employer to support the practical skills
- tests and preparations of equipment, consumables and materials at the test venue.
Grading
This apprenticeship is graded by the independent assessor appointed by QFI and grades are either: fail, pass or distinction.
Professional Recognition
Aligns with recognition by: The Welding Institute - Engineering Technician.
Why choose QFI
QFI is listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Assessment Organisations to assess this apprenticeship Standard. We have access to specialist, occupationally competent independent assessors. We will work with you to ensure that the end-point assessment runs as smoothly as possible providing support for any staff involved in the process. Contact us now to discuss your requirements leadassessor@qfiepa.org
