ST0432 Engineering Fitter: practice questions and mock tests
A 30-question test with six questions from each of five fixed sections and mandatory minimum marks in every section.
Apprentices registered to ST0432 version 1.4 and preparing for the multiple-choice part of the Level 3 end-point assessment.
Standard
ST0432
Version
v1.4
Level
3
Exam at a glance
ST0432 · version 1.4
- Questions / papers
- 30 questions
- Time allowed
- 60 minutes
- Pass requirement
- 18/30 + section minimums
- Reference policy
- Closed book
What is the ST0432 Engineering Fitter test?
The ST0432 test checks the materials, tooling, manufacturing, mathematics and safety knowledge required to assemble, fit and verify engineered components safely and accurately.
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 ST0432 multiple-choice test.
- 04
Other EPA methods
Complete the practical, observation or discussion methods specified by the assessment plan.
Try a practice question
ST0432 · Original practice material
An engineering fitter is reviewing material families and selection requirements.
Which broad material family includes rubber sealing rings?
Choose one answer, then check it.
ST0432 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 and closed book.
Question style
30 four-option questions: exactly six from each of K1, K4, K6, K7 and K11.
Books and materials
A calculator is permitted.
| Paper | Coverage | Questions | Time | Grade boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple-choice test | K1 materials; K4 tools and machinery; K6 manufacture and dimensions; K7 mathematics and science; K11 safety | 30 | 60 minutes | Pass 18/30 overall plus every section minimum |
What to revise for ST0432
The current published Trade Exams library for this standard contains 400 original practice questions and 44 focused fact sheets. These are revision-library counts, not official exam weightings.
Knowledge-area map
Standard reference
ST0432
Five-section fit
- K1Engineering materials
- K4Tools and machinery
- K6Manufacture and dimensions
- K7Mathematics and science
- K11Health and safety
Engineering materials
01Properties, selection, treatment, condition and application.
Tools and machinery
02Selection, operation, limitations, checks and safe use.
Manufacture and dimensions
03Processes, measurement, tolerances, fits and verification.
Mathematics and science
04Applied calculations, geometry, forces, electrical and fluid principles.
Health and safety
05Hazards, controls, safe systems, PPE and emergency action.
How to prepare for the ST0432 test
A practical four-stage revision sequence: understand the rules first, close topic gaps, practise decisions, then rehearse under the real time pressure.
- 1
Track marks by section because the overall total cannot compensate for a missed minimum.
- 2
Give K11 enough practice to consistently reach at least five correct answers out of six.
- 3
Use the permitted calculator for engineering maths, drawings and unit conversions.
- 4
Run mocks with exactly six questions from every KSB to match the paper blueprint.
Revision access
Questions, mocks and fact sheets
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ST0432 exam questions answered
Format, timing, version, preparation and booking questions—answered from the recorded standard and assessment-plan sources.
01What is the ST0432 Engineering Fitter exam?
The ST0432 test checks the materials, tooling, manufacturing, mathematics and safety knowledge required to assemble, fit and verify engineered components safely and accurately. 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 ST0432 revision page?
Apprentices registered to ST0432 version 1.4 and preparing for the multiple-choice part of the Level 3 end-point assessment.
03When do apprentices take the ST0432 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 ST0432 exam format?
Multiple-choice test. Controlled and closed book. 30 four-option questions: exactly six from each of K1, K4, K6, K7 and K11.
05How many questions are there and how long does the test take?
30 questions and 60 minutes. Multiple-choice test: 30 questions, 60 minutes, pass 18/30 overall plus every section minimum.
06What is the ST0432 pass mark?
18/30 + section minimums. Multiple-choice test: pass 18/30 overall plus every section minimum. Section minima are K1 3/6, K4 4/6, K6 3/6, K7 3/6 and K11 5/6. A score of 18 or more still fails if any minimum is missed.
07Is the ST0432 test open book?
Closed book. A calculator is permitted.
08What subjects should I revise for ST0432?
The main areas are Engineering materials, Tools and machinery, Manufacture and dimensions, Mathematics and science and Health and safety. The detailed coverage on this page stays within the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
09How should I prepare for the ST0432 exam?
Track marks by section because the overall total cannot compensate for a missed minimum. Give K11 enough practice to consistently reach at least five correct answers out of six. Use the permitted calculator for engineering maths, drawings and unit conversions. Run mocks with exactly six questions from every KSB to match the paper blueprint.
10Which version of ST0432 does this page cover?
ST0432 v1.4 is the approved Level 3 version for starts from 15 October 2024 at the source-check date.
11Are the Trade Exams questions official live exam questions?
No. Trade Exams' 400 practice questions and 44 fact sheets are independently authored revision material. They do not reproduce recalled, live, confidential or password-protected EPAO questions. The editorial bank contains 80 questions for each of the five equally weighted sections.
12Where do the ST0432 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 2026-07-28. 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 28 July 2026. Assessment arrangements can change, so confirm the final booking details with your employer, training provider or EPAO.
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