Business, Administration and Management

Who is this standard for?

Every project, large or small, needs to be managed to ensure its success. An associate project manager will work with the project team to achieve the required outcomes and will need to know:

• what needs to be achieved
• how the project will be achieved
• how long the project will take
• how much the project will cost

An associate project manager will need good planning, organisation, leadership, management and communication skills. They will utilise resources with suitable skills, qualifications, experience and knowledge to work in a motivated and integrated team, with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and authorities.

Programme structure

This is a level 4 apprenticeship standard that has a typical duration of 24 months. The apprentice will be required to complete a portfolio of evidence while on-programme. Prior to commencing work on the portfolio, the apprentice will need to agree with their employer and training provider which 15 learning areas, out of the 17 available, will provide the focus for the portfolio.

Assessment Plan

Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 04/03/2019 will be assessed against AP03.

End-point assessment methods

• Presentation
• Professional discussion

You can find resources to prepare for and support end-point assessment for this standard here.