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A temporary dispensation has been applied to the ST0310 version 1.3 end-point assessment plan for this apprenticeship. The dispensation will last from 19/04/24 to 30/09/25, but may be withdrawn if the dispensation is no longer necessary.
End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) delivering EPAs for the apprenticeship will implement the dispensation as required.
The key changes are:
Apprentices cannot opt-out of undertaking the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) exam as it is still mandated within version 1.3 of this standard. However, apprentices who are ready for Gateway that have attempted, but not yet passed the PMQ exam are permitted to enter Gateway and proceed to EPA. These apprentices can sit their EPA and pass their apprenticeship without having attained the PMQ.
Training Providers must provide written evidence at Gateway that apprentices have been booked in for their PMQ exam/resit before they move forward with the EPA.
EPAOs cannot withhold the apprenticeship certificate for apprentices who have sat their EPA, undertaken their PMQ exam and not yet passed or not received their PMQ result.
If your organisation is considering beginning the delivery of this EPA, you should follow the requirements as they are detailed in the plan as the dispensation is only intended to support the cohort of apprentices described above.
FAQs
1. If a learner attempts the PMQ exam and does not achieve the PMQ, are they required to retake the examination until they achieve a passing grade?
Answer: Whilst they may not be required to retake the examination, we would suggest that it would be good for them to do this as they have already completed the work on the PMQ.
2. What is the recommended timeline for learners to undertake or attempt the PMQ following the EPA?
Answer: That is up to the individual and their employer on when they are ready to do this.
Please contact the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education via enquiries.ifa@education.gov.uk should you require any further clarity.
Managing project work and teams for businesses and other organisations.
Associate Project Manager
Projects can be defined and delivered within different contexts, across diverse industry sectors. They can be large or small. Every project needs to be managed to ensure its success, An associate project manager knows what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost, and works with the project team to achieve the required outcomes. Associate project managers need good planning, organisation, leadership, management and communication skills. An associate project manager utilises resources with suitable skills, qualifications, experience and knowledge to work together in a motivated and integrated team, with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and authorities. Dependent upon the size of the organisations and the complexity of projects, associate project managers’ job titles will vary, but typically they can include: assistant project manager, junior project manager, project team leader. Some organisations use ‘project manager’ as a generic job title.
Assistant project manager, Junior project manager and Project team leader
An associate project manager will be able to understand and have knowledge of:
An associate project manager will be able to demonstrate the following skills within the context of your organisation.
An associate project manager will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours:
Individual employers will set their own entry requirements for their apprentices. Typically candidates will have achieved a grade C or above in at least 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics, and hold a minimum of 48 UCAS points, or equivalent.
The typical duration of this apprenticeship will be 24 months.
Either before or during the apprenticeship, apprentices will be required to achieve level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics prior to taking end point assessment (EPA). Apprentices are required to achieve a suitable level of knowledge as part of their development such that they achieve an IPMA Level D qualification or APM Project Management Qualification, prior to their EPA.
Upon commencement, apprentices may become student members of the Association for Project Management (APM) as the first step of professional membership. Apprentices will be eligible for progression to associate membership upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Full membership can be attained through further experience and professional development.
This apprenticeship is at Level 4.
This apprenticeship standard will be reviewed after 3 years following approval.
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Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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1.4 | Occupational standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band has been revised. | 22/04/2024 | Not set | Not set |
1.3 | The funding band for this standard has been reviewed as part of the apprenticeship funding band review. The new funding band is £6000 | 04/03/2019 | 21/04/2024 | Not set |
1.2 | End-point assessment plan revised | 16/03/2018 | 03/03/2019 | Not set |
1.1 | Standard revised | 08/03/2018 | 15/03/2018 | Not set |
1.0 | Retired | 19/08/2016 | 07/03/2018 | Not set |