ST0068 Heavy Vehicle Technician: practice questions and mock tests
Two separately assessed papers for heavy-vehicle technicians, combining engineering knowledge with wider workplace, safety and diagnostic understanding.
Apprentices registered to ST0068 version 1.5 and preparing for the knowledge-test part of the Level 3 end-point assessment.
Standard
ST0068
Version
v1.5
Level
3
Exam at a glance
ST0068 · version 1.5
- Questions / papers
- 2 tests
- Time allowed
- 60 min each
- Pass requirement
- Separate results
- Reference policy
- Confirm with EPAO
What is the ST0068 Heavy Vehicle Technician test?
The ST0068 tests check the knowledge needed to service, inspect, diagnose and repair heavy vehicles while controlling the additional risks created by their size, systems and operating environment.
This page focuses on the knowledge-test method. The full end-point assessment may also include practical, observation or professional-discussion methods. Use the official assessment-plan links below to check the complete EPA.
When you take it
It is normally taken during end-point assessment, after the apprentice has completed training and passed through gateway. The employer, training provider and end-point assessment organisation agree the booking and sequence.
- 01
Training
Build the occupational knowledge, practical competence and workplace evidence.
- 02
Gateway
The employer confirms the apprentice is ready to enter end-point assessment.
- 03
Knowledge test
Sit the ST0068 two separately assessed tests.
- 04
Other EPA methods
Complete the practical, observation or discussion methods specified by the assessment plan.
Try a practice question
ST0068 · Original practice material
The compressor charges reservoirs through air treatment, and driver demand controls delivery pressure to service actuators.
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Choose one answer, then check it.
ST0068 exam format and scoring
These are the recorded rules for this standard version. Always compare them with the final joining instructions from your end-point assessment organisation.
Delivery
Controlled assessment; follow the chosen EPAO's joining instructions.
Question style
Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, diagram labelling and workplace scenarios.
Books and materials
The source pack does not establish a universal materials rule; check the assessment booking instructions.
| Paper | Coverage | Questions | Time | Grade boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering test | Heavy-vehicle engineering knowledge, including a safety-critical hurdle section | EPAO paper | 60 minutes | Pass EPAO grade boundary |
| Wider-standard test | Knowledge from the wider occupational standard | EPAO paper | 60 minutes | Pass EPAO grade boundary |
What to revise for ST0068
The current published Trade Exams library for this standard contains 500 original practice questions and 25 focused fact sheets. These are revision-library counts, not official exam weightings.
Knowledge-area map
Standard reference
ST0068
Heavy-vehicle systems
- T01Safety and environmental control
- T02Engines and aftertreatment
- T03Electrical and electronic systems
- T04Braking, steering and suspension
- T05Transmission and driveline
- T06Diagnostics and maintenance
Safety and environmental control
01Heavy-vehicle hazards, isolation, lifting, workshop controls and waste.
Engines and aftertreatment
02Combustion, fuel, air, cooling, lubrication, emissions and exhaust treatment.
Electrical and electronic systems
03Power supplies, circuits, sensors, actuators and networked control.
Braking, steering and suspension
04Heavy-vehicle chassis systems, inspection and fault symptoms.
Transmission and driveline
05Clutches, gearboxes, axles and power-flow diagnosis.
Diagnostics and maintenance
06Service information, measurements, fault-finding and repair verification.
How to prepare for the ST0068 test
A practical four-stage revision sequence: understand the rules first, close topic gaps, practise decisions, then rehearse under the real time pressure.
- 1
Prepare for the engineering and wider-standard papers as separate assessments.
- 2
Give safety-critical decisions extra attention and confirm the hurdle in force for the booked assessment.
- 3
Practise interpreting diagrams, labelled systems and workplace scenarios, not just recalling definitions.
- 4
Run two distinct 60-minute practice sessions under controlled conditions.
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ST0068 exam questions answered
Format, timing, version, preparation and booking questions—answered from the recorded standard and assessment-plan sources.
01What is the ST0068 Heavy Vehicle Technician exam?
The ST0068 tests check the knowledge needed to service, inspect, diagnose and repair heavy vehicles while controlling the additional risks created by their size, systems and operating environment. This page focuses on the knowledge-test method; the full end-point assessment may also contain practical or discussion-based methods.
02Who should use this ST0068 revision page?
Apprentices registered to ST0068 version 1.5 and preparing for the knowledge-test part of the Level 3 end-point assessment.
03When do apprentices take the ST0068 knowledge test?
It is normally taken during end-point assessment, after the apprentice has completed training and passed through gateway. The employer, training provider and end-point assessment organisation agree the booking and sequence.
04What is the ST0068 exam format?
Two separately assessed tests. Controlled assessment; follow the chosen EPAO's joining instructions. Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, diagram labelling and workplace scenarios.
05How many questions are there and how long does the test take?
2 tests and 60 min each. Engineering test: EPAO paper, 60 minutes, pass EPAO grade boundary. Wider-standard test: EPAO paper, 60 minutes, pass EPAO grade boundary.
06What is the ST0068 pass mark?
Separate results. Engineering test: pass EPAO grade boundary. Wider-standard test: pass EPAO grade boundary. The engineering paper contains a safety-critical hurdle. The published temporary dispensation reduces that hurdle from 5/5 to 3/5 only while the dispensation remains in force; confirm the rule at booking.
07Is the ST0068 test open book?
Confirm with EPAO. The source pack does not establish a universal materials rule; check the assessment booking instructions.
08What subjects should I revise for ST0068?
The main areas are Safety and environmental control, Engines and aftertreatment, Electrical and electronic systems, Braking, steering and suspension, Transmission and driveline and Diagnostics and maintenance. The detailed coverage on this page stays within the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
09How should I prepare for the ST0068 exam?
Prepare for the engineering and wider-standard papers as separate assessments. Give safety-critical decisions extra attention and confirm the hurdle in force for the booked assessment. Practise interpreting diagrams, labelled systems and workplace scenarios, not just recalling definitions. Run two distinct 60-minute practice sessions under controlled conditions.
10Which version of ST0068 does this page cover?
This page covers ST0068 version 1.5. Assessment dispensations can change, so confirm the safety hurdle with the EPAO before the test.
11Are the Trade Exams questions official live exam questions?
No. Trade Exams' 500 practice questions and 25 fact sheets are independently authored revision material. They do not reproduce recalled, live, confidential or password-protected EPAO questions.
12Where do the ST0068 exam details come from?
The format and scope are based on the listed Skills England standard and end-point assessment sources, checked for this content pack on 2026-07-29. Always confirm late changes and booking instructions with the employer, training provider or EPAO.
13How does Trade Exams access work?
Access is a one-off £10 payment for 30 days or £20 for 90 days. It never renews automatically.
Official sources and currency
Check the standard behind this page
The format and scope were checked on 29 July 2026. Assessment arrangements can change, so confirm the final booking details with your employer, training provider or EPAO.
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