Associate Project Manager
Version 1.3 – VQA Level 4 End-Point Assessment for ST0310 Associate Project Manager (610/0996/9)
Version: 1.3
Duration: 24 months
Level: 4
LARS Number: 128
Reference: ST0310
Funding: £6,000
This page describes the latest version of the Associate Project Manager standard (version 1.3), which came into force in March 2019. This version changed the funding band to a maximum of £6,000. Version 1.2 is still used for apprentices who started between 16th March 2018 and 3rd March 2019, and Version 1.1. is still used for apprentices who started between 8th March and 15th March 2018. Version 1 has been retired. For more information, please visit the IfATE’s website.
Business projects must be well-managed to ensure their success. An Associate Project Manager helps achieve this by understanding what needs to be done, how it will be done, how long it will take to do it and what it will cost. They work closely with a motivated and integrated team and use their knowledge, skills and behaviours to effectively meet the required project outcomes. As such, great organisational, planning, leadership, management and communication skills are a must in this role.
Apprenticeship Assessment Components
To complete their Apprenticeship Assessment, Associate Project Manager apprentices must achieve a pass, merit or distinction in the following two components.
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The apprentice gives a presentation lasting 20-30 minutes (+10%) during which they address five of the standard’s learning areas. The presentation should draw upon evidence presented in the apprentice’s portfolio of evidence to showcase how they have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the five chosen areas during their time on the programme.
Each of the areas is scored out of five points, giving a total possible score of 25.
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Lasting 45 minutes (+10%), the professional discussion is a structured, two-way discussion between the apprentice and their End-Point Assessor. The End-Point Assessor reviews the portfolio of evidence in order to prepare questions related to the 10 learning areas assigned to this assessment method.
Each of the areas is scored out of five points, giving a total possible score of 50.
Why VQA?
Gateway to completion submission reviewed within 24 hours
Assessments booked within 1 working day of gateway to completion approval
Results released in market-leading time
Assessment planning meetings offered to all apprentices
Average gateway-to-completion of 6 weeks*
*unless otherwise stipulated by the assessment plan Gateway to Completion Requirements
Project management qualification recognised by the IPMA at Level D or APM Project Management Qualification
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