ST0513 Groundworker: practice questions and mock tests
A 50-question test of safe groundwork, setting out, excavation, drainage, concrete, paving, utilities and plant knowledge.
Apprentices registered to ST0513 version 1.2 and approaching the Level 2 end-point assessment.
Standard
ST0513
Version
v1.2
Level
2
Exam at a glance
ST0513 · version 1.2
- Questions / papers
- 50 questions
- Time allowed
- 90 minutes
- Pass requirement
- 30/50
- Reference policy
- Closed book
What is the ST0513 Groundworker test?
The ST0513 test checks the knowledge a groundworker uses to interpret information, control site risks and build below-ground and surface work to the required line, level and specification.
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 ST0513 multiple-choice knowledge test.
- 04
Other EPA methods
Complete the practical, observation or discussion methods specified by the assessment plan.
Try a practice question
ST0513 · Original practice material
A hazard is anything with the potential to cause injury, ill health, damage or environmental harm.
Which option is being described?
Choose one answer, then check it.
ST0513 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
50 four-option multiple-choice questions with one correct answer.
Books and materials
A non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted.
| Paper | Coverage | Questions | Time | Grade boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test | Knowledge mapped to the ST0513 test | 50 | 90 minutes | Pass 30/50Distinction 42/50 |
What to revise for ST0513
The current published Trade Exams library for this standard contains 500 original practice questions and 29 focused fact sheets. These are revision-library counts, not official exam weightings.
Knowledge-area map
Standard reference
ST0513
Below-ground build
- T01Site safety and buried services
- T02Drawings and setting out
- T03Soils and excavation
- T04Drainage and ducting
- T05Concrete, kerbs and paving
- T06Plant, tools and compaction
Site safety and buried services
01Risk assessment, permits, service information, exclusion and emergency action.
Drawings and setting out
02Plans, profiles, datums, levels, gradients and measurements.
Soils and excavation
03Ground conditions, support, water, access, spoil and stability.
Drainage and ducting
04Falls, bedding, joints, chambers, testing and utility routes.
Concrete, kerbs and paving
05Materials, placement, compaction, levels, curing and finishes.
Plant, tools and compaction
06Selection, checks, safe use and matching equipment to the ground task.
How to prepare for the ST0513 test
A practical four-stage revision sequence: understand the rules first, close topic gaps, practise decisions, then rehearse under the real time pressure.
- 1
Practise level and gradient calculations with a non-programmable calculator.
- 2
Treat buried-service and excavation scenarios as safety-first decision sequences.
- 3
Learn how ground condition changes the method, support and plant selection.
- 4
Complete 50-question mocks inside 90 minutes and check every calculation before submitting.
Revision access
Questions, mocks and fact sheets
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ST0513 exam questions answered
Format, timing, version, preparation and booking questions—answered from the recorded standard and assessment-plan sources.
01What is the ST0513 Groundworker exam?
The ST0513 test checks the knowledge a groundworker uses to interpret information, control site risks and build below-ground and surface work to the required line, level and specification. 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 ST0513 revision page?
Apprentices registered to ST0513 version 1.2 and approaching the Level 2 end-point assessment.
03When do apprentices take the ST0513 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 ST0513 exam format?
Multiple-choice knowledge test. Controlled and closed book. 50 four-option multiple-choice questions with one correct answer.
05How many questions are there and how long does the test take?
50 questions and 90 minutes. Knowledge test: 50 questions, 90 minutes, pass 30/50.
06What is the ST0513 pass mark?
30/50. Knowledge test: pass 30/50; distinction 42/50.
07Is the ST0513 test open book?
Closed book. A non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted.
08What subjects should I revise for ST0513?
The main areas are Site safety and buried services, Drawings and setting out, Soils and excavation, Drainage and ducting, Concrete, kerbs and paving and Plant, tools and compaction. The detailed coverage on this page stays within the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
09How should I prepare for the ST0513 exam?
Practise level and gradient calculations with a non-programmable calculator. Treat buried-service and excavation scenarios as safety-first decision sequences. Learn how ground condition changes the method, support and plant selection. Complete 50-question mocks inside 90 minutes and check every calculation before submitting.
10Which version of ST0513 does this page cover?
This page is aligned to ST0513 Groundworker version 1.2.
11Are the Trade Exams questions official live exam questions?
No. Trade Exams' 500 practice questions and 29 fact sheets are independently authored revision material. They do not reproduce recalled, live, confidential or password-protected EPAO questions.
12Where do the ST0513 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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