Bucks New University Degree Apprenticeships: Associate Project Manager 2017

An employer’s guide to the

Associate Project Manager Higher apprenticeship Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education

Effective project managers allow businesses and organisations to operate successfully and efficiently.

By developing and leading systematic and planned organisationally embedded processes, and by managing and monitoring resource allocation and progress, project management leads to success, on time and in budget.

More and more people are choosing project management as a first career and the Associate Project Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship is a great way to start. The programme equips apprentice students with the skills and strategies to deal with contemporary challengers in project management practice. Competencies taught such as effective planning, organisation, leadership management and good communication skills, are paramount to achieving the required outcomes.

Qualification The standards for Associate Project Manager are developed by employers to meet the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed in each occupation and improve the quality of apprenticeships. The Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship has a typical two year duration and includes the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) as an on-programme assessment.

Successful apprentices will gain an IPMA Level D qualification after year one as well as an Associate Project Manager Level 4 qualification from Bucks New University. The Project Management Qualification (IPMA Level D, SCQF Level 7) is a knowledge-based qualification developed by APM, the chartered body for the project profession that allows candidates to demonstrate understanding of all elements of project management. By obtaining this qualification as a part of the program the graduates will be part of the community of 23,000 individual and 570 corporate members making it the largest professional body of its kind in Europe.

Course structure Playing to our existing strengths as a successful blended learning provider to work-based students, the Higher Apprenticeship in Project Management – Associate Project Manager will offer academic-supported blended learning, workplace-based lectures, and access to standard ‘taught’ delivery at our campuses.

The programme is split into four modules: Investigating Work-based Learning and Self-review Principles of Project Management Understanding Reflective Practice and Enquiry-based Learning Project Management in Practice

A competent Associate Project Manager, on completion of the apprenticeship standard, will meet the following requirements: Knowledge

Skills

Behaviours

Project Governance

Project Governance

Collaborative and Team Work

Project Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder and Communications Management..

Leadership

Project Communication

Budgeting and Cost Control

Effective and Appropriate Communications

Project Leadership

Business Case

Drive for Results

Consolidated Planning

Scope Management

Integrity, Ethics, Compliance and Professionalism

Budgeting and Cost Control

Consolidated Planning

Business Case and Benefits Management.

Schedule Management

Knowledge

Skills

Behaviours

Project Scope

Risk, and Issue Management

Project Schedule

Contract Management and Procurement

Resource Management

Quality Management

Project Risk and Issue Management.

Resource Management

Contract Management. and Procurement Project Quality Project Context

Entry Requirements 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 Maths, and hold a minimum of 120 UCAS points, or equivalent.

Duration This apprenticeship is a two year programme.

Apprenticeships are work-based so training and assessment predominantly takes place within your business, however 20 per cent of an apprentice’s time must be dedicated towards their study. This must be part of their contracted hours but can be delivered through day release, block, residential and distance learning.

Tuition fees The apprenticeship levy will be paid by employers in any sector with a pay bill of more than £3 million per year. Those employers will be able to use their apprenticeship levy funds to access degree apprenticeships from higher education providers.

Non-levy paying employers will receive up to 90 per cent funding towards the costs of apprenticeships. Higher and degree apprenticeships can be offered to anyone over the age of 19. There is no upper age limit and no cost to the apprentice.

The training costs for employers may vary for individuals depending on their age.

Apprenticeships can be open to current members of staff to support career development.

Who can apply?

An apprentice can be a new or existing member of staff. They must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week and must not already hold a degree in that area or be receiving funding for other training.

An employer must employ the apprentice in a real job with a real salary and financially contribute towards the cost of training and accreditation with support from the government.

Working in Partnership We work as partners, providing a key account manager and dedicated apprenticeship team to support your business and employees throughout the apprenticeship journey.

Your apprentice’s link tutor will visit them in the workplace to support their learning. We will provide a full range of study options to students that meet your business needs including block delivery at University, day release, residential, blended and distance (online) learning.

Your Commitment •

To work in partnership with Bucks New University.

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Develop a programme tailored to the needs of your organisation.

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Provide a suitable working environment and facilities to support higher apprenticeships.

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Ring fence at least 20 per cent of an apprentice’s time for off-the-job training/ academic learning.

Supporting you every step of the way •

Help define your requirements and training needs, including how to get the most out of your levy.

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Deliver apprenticeships that meet your needs and reduce the burden on your business.

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Work together to develop your people’s skills and meet your long-term training goals.

LOCATIONS Buckingham

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AYLESBURY VALE

AYLESBURY VALE

Aylesbury

MISSENDEN ABBEY

Great Missenden

WYCOMBE

CHILTERN Amersham

High Wycombe

SOUTH BUCKS Uxbridge

MIDDLESEX

HIGH WYCOMBE CAMPUS

UXBRIDGE CAMPUS

High Wycombe Campus Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ

BucksNewUni

University Campus Aylesbury Vale

BucksNewUni

Walton Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QG

BucksNewUni

Uxbridge Campus

@BucksNewUni

BucksNewUniversity bucks.ac.uk

106 Oxford Road Uxbridge Middlesex, UB8 1NA Missenden Abbey London Road Great Missenden Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BD Telephone: 01296 744 202

For more information visit:

Fax: 01494 524 392 International: +44 1494 605 259

bucks.ac.uk/apprenticeships

This information is accurate at the time of going to press. © Buckinghamshire New University 2017

12/17

Email: apprenticeships@bucks.ac.uk