Introduction to Project Management Level 4 apprenticeship

1. Introduction to Project
Management Diploma
Level 4

2. What is an Apprenticeship
• Offers those over 16 paid employment with the opportunity to
train for jobs at craft, technician and management level
• Apprenticeship standards are developed with stakeholders from
industry and training
• Vocational or Competency based qualification

3. Project Management
• Aimed for those working as Project Managers, Project
Coordinators, Project Executives and Project Support
Officers, Assistaint Project Manager, Project Team Member
• The potential opportunities available are huge as projects
can be large or small, defined and delivered within different
contexts and across diverse industry sectors.
• This plan has been developed by a pan-sector employer led
group, with a mix of large companies, small medium
enterprises (SME) and training providers.
• The development of the assessment methodology has taken
account of the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
acquired through the level 4 apprenticeship as an Associate
Project Manager and the need for a synoptic end-point
assessment.

4. What will you get out of it?
1.Level 4 Apprenticeship in Project Management
2.APM PMQ qualification
3.Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths
4.Functional Skills Level 2 in English
5.Portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence in your
role

5. Progression
• Progress onto career within your industry
• Higher Level Apprenticeship
• Degree Apprenticeship
• Business Related undergraduate degrees
• Business related professional qualifications
• Specialise in a particular role
• Senior Project Manager
• Project Lead
• Portfolio Manager
• Programme Manager

6. The Framework
RQF
Level
Qualifications
Qualification of Higher
Education Institutions
Apprenticeships
8 Ph.D
7 Masters Degree Degree Apprenticeship
6 Bachelors Degree
Degree Apprenticeship/Level 6
Apprenticeship
5 Higher National Diploma Year 2 Level 5 Apprenticeship
4 Higher National Certificate Year 1 Level 4 Apprenticeship
3 A Level National Diploma Level 3 Apprenticeship
2 GCSE A* - C Level 2 Apprenticeship
1 GCSE Level D - G
Entry Level
3
National 3 Awards, Skills for Work National
3
Entry Level
2
National 2 Awards
Entry Level
1
National 1 Awards

7. The Standard (KSB’s)
Governance
Stakeholder and
Communications
Management
Budget and cost
control
Busines Case and
Benefits
Scope
Management
Consolidated
Planning
Schedule
Management
Risk and Issue
Management
Contract and
Procurement
Management
Quality
Management
Resource
Management
Context
Collaboration and
team work
Leadership
Communication Drive for Results
Integrity, Ethics,
Compliance and
Professionalism

8. Apprenticeship Stages
On Program
(Learning and
Assessment)
Gateway
End Point
Assessment
Duration – 18 – 24 months

9. On-Program Learning & Assessment
• During the On-Program phase learners will produce a
portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their competency at
performing the KSB’s in the workplace
• Either before or during the apprenticeship, and prior to the
end point assessment, apprentices will be required to achieve
Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics.
• During the apprenticeship, apprentices will be required to gain
a qualification at International Project Management
Association (IPMA) Level D or APM Project Management
Qualification.

10. Off the Job Training
• One of the core principles for quality apprenticeships is that all
apprentices spend 20% of their learning time developing their
skills through off-the-job training.
Off the job training is learning which happens outside the
normal day-to-day working environment and leads towards
the achievement of an apprenticeship.
Off-the-job training can be achieved in a number of ways and
you may be surprised to learn of the simple activities which
count towards the achievement of 20% learning time.

11. Off the Job Training
• Here are some ideas that can help you can your
apprentices plan for off-the-job training -
Participating in online forums relevant to their role and
industry
• Individual study time, whether this is to complete
coursework or review modules
• Being mentored by a senior colleague who is in a role
that they aspire to
• Delivering and mentoring session to another colleague
• Completing a reflective account - this can be written or
filmed
• Shadowing a colleague's role and writing a reflection and
lessons learn report
• Group learning sessions - learning new skills and sharing
ideas with colleagues
• Researching tasks to gain new knowledge of the industry
• Face-to-face tutor-led delivery/coaching sessions
• Internal Learning & Development sessions that relate to
their apprenticeship
• Completing e-learning modules
• Completing project work
• Preparing for assessments
• Role playing or simulating of workplace situations
• Visits to other businesses or different business units to
see how they work
• Attending industry-related competitions
• Attending industry shows (particularly where they might
be able to watch presentations or seminars)
• Training sessions e.g Manual Handling or First Aid
• Attending webinars on key industry topics

12. EPA Gateway
• Apprentices will be eligible to be put forward for the end-point
assessment after a minimum of 12 months (the period is
expected typically to vary between 18 and 24 months)
provided that they have completed the on-programme
assessment described above.
• The gateway for this will be an evaluation discussion with the
apprentice, to review the portfolio of evidence, led by the
employer, which includes the training provider and mentor
(where appropriate).

13. EPA Gateway
• Portfolio
• APM PMQ or IPMA Level D
• Functional Skills in Maths at Level 2
• Functional Skills in English at Level 2
• Mock End Point Assessment (EPA)

14. End Point Assessment
• The end-point assessment will assess the full range of
knowledge, skills and behaviours listed in the published
standard, utilising a presentation, and a portfolio of evidence
combined with a professional discussion.

15. EPA - Portfolio
• To allow for panel review, the apprentice must submit the
portfolio of evidence a month in advance of the expected date
prior to their presentation and professional discussion. Panel
members will review the portfolio of evidence during this
period, to prepare for the professional discussion through
questioning that will explore the apprentices’ understanding
of the chosen competence areas.

16. EPA – Presentation Supported by
Portfolio
• The apprentice’s presentation will be based on their portfolio
of evidence, for each learning area, enable them to
demonstrate skills retention, and will also provide a means of
ensuring that the work completed by the apprentice is their
own.
• The presentation and professional discussion will take a
minimum of at least one hour. The portfolio of evidence will
have been evaluated prior to the presentation and professional
discussion, with questions developed to test the apprentices
understanding.

17. EPA – Professional Discussion supported
by Portfolio
• The presentation and professional discussion will take a
minimum of at least one hour. The portfolio of evidence will
have been evaluated prior to the presentation and professional
discussion, with questions developed to test the apprentices
understanding.

18. The Panel
• The panel of assessors will review the evidence submitted by the
apprentice, and will conduct the presentation and interview session.
• The panel will comprise at least two members who may include
representatives from the employer or learning provider, but must
include an independent assessor from an assessment organisation
on the RoEPAO that meets the internal and external quality
assurance requirements of this assessment plan. The independent
assessor will have the final decision on grading of this element of
the end point assessment.
• Members from the employer or learning provider may provide
guidance and clarification to the independent assessor in relation
to the technical competencies demonstrated within the portfolio of
evidence. The independent assessor will be responsible for the
apprentice’s final grading.

19. The Panel
The panel must contain members who have:
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the apprenticeship
standard
• The ability to contextualise the relevant work based project(s)
• Current, relevant occupational knowledge and expertise, at the
relevant level of the occupational area(s) they are assessing,
which has been gained through “hands on” experience in
the profession within the last 5 years.

20. Summary of Assessment Process
Summary of Assessment Process
Preparatory Assessment
Level 2 English and Mathematics qualification to be
achieved before entry or during the apprenticeship
prior to the end-point assessment
Assessment organization recognized by Ofqual
On-Program Assessment
Project Management qualification recognized by the
IPMA at Level D or APM Project Management
Qualification
Assessment organization recognized by the IPMA or
APM
End Point Assessment
Presentation supported by a portfolio of evidence Independent Assessment organization on the RoEPAO
Professional discussion supported y portfolio of
evidence
Independent Assessment organization on the RoEPAO
Grading (pass, merit, distinction) Independent Assessment organization on the RoEPAO

21. Learner Journey
Plan Workplace
Training
Functional
Skills
EPA
Produce
portfolio
(Assessments)
• Portfolio
• PMQ
Qualification
• Functional Skills
Level 2 in Maths
and English
• Mock EPA
Gateway
Journal
PMQ
Workshops
PMQ Exam

22. Thanks for Listening
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