Assessment:

A footwear manufacturer apprentice is someone who produces children’s, ladies’ or men’s shoes, boots, sports and dance footwear, trainers or slippers within a factory or smaller studio production environment. Footwear manufacturing is a highly respected, skilled trade.

GATEWAY REQUIREMENTS

Apprentices will need to achieve Level 1 English and mathematics and must attempt the tests for Level 2 English and mathematics, prior to undertaking their End-Point Assessment. Apprentices will need to produce a portfolio of evidence that underpins the observation and questioning.

THE ASSESSMENT

The Apprentice will be assessed against the Footwear Manufacturer Assessment Plan requirements. The two methods of assessment are:

• Knowledge test
• Observation and questioning, underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information about this Apprenticeship Standard End-Point Assessment please email epa@skillsedugroup.co.uk