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Level 4 Associate Project Manager

Duration: Duration 15 months, plus 5 months for end point assessment.  Remote delivery.

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Entry requirements
  • Level 2 English and maths. (or working towards as the exam can be taken whilst on the programme).
  • Please note: This apprenticeship will not be awarded until Level 2 English and maths has been achieved.
How you'll be assessed
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Written project report with presentation and questioning.
  • Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
Progression

On a successful completion, apprentices will be eligible for a range of job roles or further studies. Roles within senior support or management will be available as well as higher education or higher level apprenticeship.

Associate project managers are key to enabling organisations meet their business goals by successful project delivery. Projects can be large or small and deliver a required product that either creates something new or improves efficiency and effectiveness, such as designing and constructing a new motorway or implementing a new IT system. Projects are diverse in nature and could involve anything from banking through to construction. Many organisations deliver their own projects, using in-house associate project managers to work on scope they might be already familiar with. Some associate project manager’s work on a contract basis or for specialist organisations that deliver outsourced project work on behalf of clients.

Skills and Knowledge Development

  • Support the project team in delivering the lifecycle of a project.
  • Review, analyse, and provide feedback on a business case to ensure the project remains valid.
  • Contribute to and deliver elements of the stakeholder engagement process to commence and progress project delivery, and collaborate with stakeholders to communicate the project plan.
  • Develop, update, and continually review, relevant sections of the project scope document.
  • Prepare documents or diagrams which illustrate and deliver the key milestones and stages of a project schedule.
  • Plan the resources required to deliver a project or the activities within the project.
  • Use quality management systems to ensure that project delivery meets legislative and local requirements.
  • Identify and manage risks and opportunities, to drive the successful delivery of the project.
  • Contribute to the production and presentation of the key project documents through governance to gain approval.
  • Monitor and report on budget forecast, spend and variance.
  • Collate, analyse, and report on data relating to project performance.
  • Monitor performance trends and process change controls to support the management of project scope.
  • Review the project and report on lessons learned which contribute to continuous improvement for future project delivery.
  • Contribute to the project objectives and key performance indicators which drive and improve performance and sustainability goals.

Workplace behaviours development

  • Works collaboratively and builds strong relationships with others across the organisation and external stakeholders.
  • Has accountability and ownership of their tasks and workload.
  • Operates professionally with integrity and confidentiality.
  • Seeks learning opportunities and continuous professional development.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a range of internal stakeholders including members of their own team and other departments such as IT, legal, finance, strategy, HR, operations, commercial, marketing, sustainability, senior management, and governing decision-making bodies. They also interact with a range of external stakeholders such as members of the public, investors, customers, regulators, suppliers, auditors, and partners. They will typically report to the Project Manager who ensures the delivery of the project scope.

Off the job training

Every apprenticeship includes off-the-job training – equivalent to six hours per week. This takes place during time normally spent at work but does not include the usual daily duties and responsibilities carried out as part of their normal role. It can consist of work and tasks ranging from projects, lectures and seminars to day release, blended learning, and training to use specialist equipment. It can form part of regular weekly time set aside, or be combined for larger blocks of time, depending on the approach that works best for the employer. Many employers chose to give their apprentice one day or two afternoons a week to work on their apprenticeship.

Delivery plan and apprentice progression

Throughout the apprenticeship, the apprentice is supported by their work-based tutor, employer mentor and class-based tutor to ensure that they are progressing at the right pace and developing the skills and knowledge expected.

Career progression routes

This apprenticeship aligns with Association for Project Management for Associate Membership.

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