Project Management

Framework:

Project Management

Level:

4

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Project management is growing as a career of first choice. A significant number of people move into managing projects after several years’ work in different sectors and functions.

The Higher Apprenticeship in Project Management provides progression routes for those wishing to enter the project management profession or further their career in other disciplines using project management skills.

As a Project Manager you will oversee project development from planning to completion, performing various tasks, including: defining project scope and timescales, budget management, managing resources, quality assurance, risk management, engaging stakeholders, managing project change and analysis of results.

A Project Co-ordinator, Executive or Support Officer supports project development and delivery, through such tasks as: quality assurance, fulfilling organisational and project aims, project coordination, assessing and controlling risks, accurate reporting, managing budgets and research and analysis.

Progression into this Higher Apprenticeship may be from a wide number of routes due to the varying backgrounds and past academic and work related experiences of apprentices. Such routes might include having:

• achieved a Level 3 Apprenticeship in a range of sectors including Construction, Engineering, IT, Telecoms, and Retail.

• achieved Regulatory Qualification Awards, Certificates or Diplomas in a sector specific or business-related area

• achieve GCSEs or A Levels

• achieved a Welsh Baccalaureate, including any of the Principal Learning Qualifications at foundation and higher level

• achieved a project management qualification such as APMP, PMP and PRINCE2© Learners may also progress into the Higher Apprenticeship without prior qualifications.

Pathway options and levels

Further information

Duration

Level 4: 24 months

Progression routes

Routes include:

• a range of Project Management and other qualifications, including those at level 5 and above, and those accredited internationally

• higher education to undertake Project Management or other qualifications, including Degrees or Masters in Project Management

• Associate membership of professional bodies, including the Association for Project Management (APM)

With additional training, you may be able to progress into more senior Project Management roles.

Qualifications

Level 4: Diploma in Project Management 

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 4

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this Higher Apprenticeship framework. However, employers are looking to attract apprentices who have a strong interest in, or practical experience of, a career in project management. In addition, they expect applicants to demonstrate a "can do" attitude and have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills on which the Apprenticeship will build.

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