Associate Project Manager EPA

Level 4

We offer end point assessment for the Associate Project Manager level 4 apprenticeship standard.Associate Project Managers are key to enabling organisations meet their business goals by successful project delivery. They ensure a project's scope and benefits are achieved, considering internal and external factors to allow the project to meet organisational objectives.As a leading end point assessment organisation (EPAO), we support providers and apprentices through the EPA process. Speak to us about Associate Project Manager EPA and the support we offer. Speak to us

Associate Project Manager EPAO – 1st for EPA

At 1st for EPA we offer End Point Assessment (EPA) for over 25 standards throughout England. As a leading End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), we pride ourselves on delivering quality assessments that meet the needs of various sectors. Speak to us about EPA for Associate Project Manager apprenticeships, with exceptional service and support.

Associate Project Manager apprentices are key to enabling organisations meet their business goals with successful project delivery. Projects can be large or small and deliver a often create something new or improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What’s involved in Associate Project Manager end point assessment?

The end point assessment for Associate Project Manager has two components. At 1st for EPA, we provide detailed guidance and resources for all assessment methods:

Written project report with presentation and questioning
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

EPA 1: Written project report with presentation and questioning

Associate Project Manager apprentices will complete a project while on-programme. For the first part of their EPA, apprentices will submit a 3,500-word written project report and presentation. They will then deliver the 20-minute presentation and undergo 40-minute questioning with the assessor.

EPA 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

Apprentices submit a portfolio of evidence at gateway. This is used to support the professional discussion, which will be conducted by video call, one-to-one between the apprentice and assessor. It will last 60 minutes.

EPA Details for Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Standard

EPA for Associate Project Manager is complex, and 1st for EPA provides a detailed EPA Resource Pack and Qualification Specification to support apprentices to prepare. We also have an overview for employers, and support for training providers. Every apprentice receives feedback on how they performed in EPA.

To see why we’re one of the fastest-growing EPAOs, please get in touch to find out more about our support and customer service.

Remote assessment for Associate Project Manager
Our EPA for Associate Project Manager is carried out remotely, using video calling for live assessments.
We have flexible scheduling, with short lead times for bookings. We work with employers and apprentices across England.
Timescales for Associate Project Manager EPA
The EPA period for the Associate Project Manager standard is typically 5 months, though apprentices can complete sooner if they wish.

The project is completed while the apprentice is on-programme. The written project report and presentation are submitted by the end of week 12 of the EPA period, with the presentation delivery, questioning and professional discussion typically taking place 2 weeks later.
Assessment Plan for Associate Project Manager
This qualification appears on the Ofqual register with the title 1st for EPA Level 4 Associate Project Manager End Point Assessment. The qualification number is 610/5047/7.
You can view the Associate Project Manager assessment plan here. Alternatively, you can also read the apprenticeship details by visiting the Institute for Apprenticeships website. If you have any further questions on the assessment process or details included, book a 30-minute chat with our team today.
Guidance available
At 1st for EPA, we go above and beyond to provide our clients with a full Apprentice EPA Resource Pack and Qualification Specification, as well as offering a training provider onboarding session and regular updates. This allows us to run through our support, the timescales and best practices for Associate Project Manager EPA.
Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship FAQs
Learn more about 1st for EPA end point assessment and the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship standard in our frequently asked questions. If your query has not been addressed here, please contact us. Our team at 1st for EPA are available to answer any questions in a 30-minute chat to learn more about the service we offer.

How does assessment work?

The training provider and employer agree which assessment organisation (EPAO) to use.
The training provider registers the apprentice, giving an expected date for assessment.
1st for EPA provides full support and guidance to help the apprentice prepare for assessment.
The assessment is scheduled (after gateway for those on standards with EPA).
Assessment is carried out with a qualified assessor.
1st for EPA carries out quality checks, then issues results and claims the apprentice’s completion certificate.

What does EPA cost for Associate Project Manager?

The cost of an end point assessment for the role of the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship standard is £1025.

How we make assessment easy

Here’s why employers and training providers choose 1st for EPA as their assessment organisation or EPAO:

Support and guidance
Full guidance and support is given to apprentices – We’ve created resources that prepare apprentices for assessment so they know what to expect.
Resource bank
Resource bank with guidance notes to support apprentices through their assessment.
Experienced assessors
All our assessors are experts in the subject they assess. They understand the demands of the apprenticeship and the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to be successful.
Friendly team
Friendly team to answer all your questions.
Remote assessment
We carry out assessment remotely wherever the Assessment Plan allows, meaning we work across England and can be flexible with assessment dates.
Secure system
To manage, schedule and report effectively.