Associate Project Manager – Level 4
Standard Number
ST0310 – Version 1.3
Maximum Funding
£6,000
Prices from: £900
(Discounts available based on volume)
Standard Overview
Projects can be defined and delivered within different contexts, across diverse industry sectors. They can be large or small. Every project needs to be managed to ensure its success, An associate project manager knows what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost, and works with the project team to achieve the required outcomes.
Associate project managers need good planning, organisation, leadership, management and communication skills. An associate project manager utilises resources with suitable skills, qualifications, experience and knowledge to work together in a motivated and integrated team, with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and authorities.
Facilitation of Assessment
DSW has always had a ‘digital by default’ approach to end-point assessment; this allows us to provide greater flexibility for all stakeholders while reducing fees and our carbon footprint.
- Interviews and presentations are conducted using web conferencing platforms and we’re flexible enough to use a platform of the employer’s choosing when required.
- Written exams, MCQs and Case Studies are carried out online using an invigilated assessment platform
- Portfolios and Projects are submitted to DSW in digital format for assessment
- Our assessments are also administered using an online platform, epaPRO, which provides training providers with access to results, reports and dashboards.
This is all supported by named account managers and operations contacts who are here to support you at each step of the EPA journey.
Assessment Methods
Professional Discussion Supported by Portfolio of Evidence
- Portfolio gathered on programme and submitted after gateway
- A showcase, displaying the best work-based examples of how the apprentice has demonstrated. the learning outcomes
- The professional discussion will last a maximum of 60 minutes
- The professional discussion will consist of 10 discussion points
- Will be attended by a panel of at least two members
Presentation Supported by Portfolio of Evidence
- Presentation focuses on 5 learning areas from the portfolio
- The presentation will last a maximum of 30 minutes
- Followed by a 11 minute Q&A session
- The Q&A will consist of 5 questions
- Will be attended by a panel of at least two members
For more details, visit the IfATE website.
Grading
Presentation Scoring
For the Presentation supported by a Portfolio of Evidence, each of the 5 learning areas selected for assessment will be scored out of 5, and then each score will be added together to give a total score out of 25.
Professional Discussion Scoring
For the Professional Discussion supported by a Portfolio of Evidence, each of the 10 learning areas selected for assessment will be scored out of 5, to give a total score out of 50.
Overall Assessment Grading
The total scores for both the Presentation (25) and the Professional Discussion (50) will be added together to give an overall total score out of 75.
For an apprentice to fully meet the standard they must achieve a minimum score of 45 out of 75 (60%)
The apprentice’s final grade will be determined according to the following (scores are out of 75):
| Fail | total of the scores from all components less than 45 |
| Pass | total of the scores from all components in the range 45 to 55 |
| Merit | total of the scores from all components in the range from 56 to 65 |
| Distinction | total of the scores from all components in the range 66 to 75 |
Resources
We provide a range of recourses to support the apprentice, training provider and employer prepare for end-point assessment:
- Toolkit
- Overview video
- Service overview
- Relevant webinars
Benefits and Support
DSW is a leading EPAO trusted by some of the UK’s largest employers and apprenticeship training providers to assess apprentices across a portfolio of more than 35 standards.
We combine first-class customer support, leading assessment technology and assessment expertise to deliver an EPA experience which our clients tell us is unequalled.
Benefits include:
- Assessor allocated ahead of gateway to guarantee availability and fast turnaround
- Planning meeting scheduled within 1 working day of Gateway
- Results issued within 5 working days
- Competitive pricing, reduced resit fees and no registration fees
- Dedicated account manager and operations contact
- Quality-assured assessors with extensive sector and assessment experience
- Truly collaborative, partnership approach and dedicated DSW human touch support team
- Delivery of a great learner experience with flexibility to accommodate varied learner environments
- Support materials – Guides, toolkits, webinars and use of digital platforms make EPA efficient and easy
- Engaged with other EPAOs and sector bodies to lead the standardisation of assessment methods and raise professional standards