You will combine on-the-job learning with your employer where you are expected to complete at least half a day off-the-job learning to meet the 20% off-the-job training requirement. You will attend our training centre in Malton one day a month for face-to-face delivery. You will also undertake one online session a month with your trainer.
You will also be visited in the workplace every 10 weeks to complete a tripartite review with you and your employer to check progress and set targets.
The Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Standard is designed to be the “architect of change.” This apprenticeship focuses on the end-to-end delivery of specific business goals, teaching you how to lead teams, manage significant budgets, and navigate complex risks to turn a high-level vision into a reality.
Typically, project management is key to a wide range of organisations across all industries and can be based on site, in an office or working remotely. Typical job titles include assistant project managers, junior project managers – project support.
Associate project managers work on their own and in a range of team settings. This apprenticeship allows you to develop the skills required to contribute to the successful delivery of a project, including resourcing, scheduling and monitoring activities.
You will collate a portfolio of jobs you have done in the workplace. These jobs will show the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have developed throughout the Apprenticeship. This portfolio will be specific to your apprentice’s role.
This is the final assessment you do to ensure you are competent to be certificated in your role.
This will be carried out by an independent End-Point Assessment Organisation.
The End-Point Assessment includes a written project report and a professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence.
Once you pass your End-Point Assessment you will be awarded with your Apprenticeship certificate.
Completing a Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship transitions you from a supportive role to a strategic leader capable of managing high-stakes business initiatives.
This qualification is highly regarded because it balances technical project methodologies with the leadership skills required to manage people and resources.
Advanced careers roles: project manager, operations manager, implementation lead
Higher study: a degree Apprenticeship or a specialised certificate such as PRINCE2
Strategic business impact: for example, lead digital transformations, optimise resources, manage high-value budgets
Candidates must have ideally achieved grades 4/C or above in 4 GCSEs. ideally in English & Maths.
If the learner has not achieved a GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and/or Maths, you will be supported to complete Functional Skills as part of your apprenticeship.
The learner must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The cost of the apprenticeship is funded by the Government and your employer. There are no training costs paid directly by the apprentice.
As you are earning a wage, your employer may expect you to pay for your travel to Derwent Training for your training day. This may be via car, bus or train but every employer is different. It is your responsibility to get to and from the training centre for your off-the-job training.
What you earn as an apprentice will depend on your age, the apprenticeship standard and the location of the employer.
If you are 16-18, or 19 or over and in the first year of your apprenticeship then you are be entitled to the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage. Many employers do pay more than this but as you are their employee it is their decision. You must be paid for:
You are entitled to at least 20 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays. You can find information on the National Minimum Wage here.
