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Apprenticeship - Project Controls Professional (Apprenticeship)

The Project Controls Level 6 Apprenticeship is a comprehensive, higher-level training program designed for individuals aspiring to excel in the field of project controls. This
apprenticeship equips learners with the skills, knowledge, and professional expertise required to manage and control projects effectively in diverse industries such as
construction, engineering, IT, and manufacturing.

What is Project Controls?
Project controls encompass the processes, systems, and tools used to monitor, manage, and steer the successful delivery of projects. This includes areas such as:

*Planning and Scheduling: Ensuring project timelines are realistic and achievable.
*Cost Management: Budgeting and controlling costs throughout the project lifecycle.
*Risk and Opportunity Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while
capitalizing on opportunities.
*Performance Measurement: Tracking progress against key milestones and
objectives.

Project controls professionals play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.



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Course Overview

The Level 6 apprenticeship offers a structured pathway to becoming a competent project controls practitioner, blending practical experience with academic learning. Key features include: Workplace Learning: Apprentices gain real-world experience by working on live projects under the guidance of industry professionals.

Though the Apprenticeship Standard for Project Controls does not mandate an academic qualification as part of the apprenticeship, this programme does include a University of Cumbria BSc (Hons) in Project Controls at no additional cost.

On this course you will...

  • Gain Professional Recognition
  • Gain hands-on experience in real projects while completing a fully funded degree.
  • Have the opportunity to progress to senior roles with competitive salaries.
  • Meet Industry Demands and Closes Skills Gaps
  • Develop competencies in budgeting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership, which contribute to higher project success rates.
  • Be equipped to handle complex projects in a range of industries.

Course Structure

What you will learn

We will provide a sound academic programme which will give apprentices of all abilities and backgrounds the opportunity to attain a degree level education. We'll provide students with the theoretical knowledge and understanding of project controls, and help them develop as critical, reflective thinkers and life-long learners with the ability to recognise the value and place of both and their role in applying principles to practice. Apprentices will be encouraged to see the links between theory and practice in the workplace, and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours progressively against the Project Controls Professional Apprenticeship Standard.

The precise delivery arrangements for any particular cohort of apprentices will be confirmed at a later stage in partnership with employers.

Year one
  • Project Management Concepts
    This module introduces learners to standard terminology used in project management, drawing on the Body of Knowledge from the UK professional body for Project Management (The APM).
  • Principles of Project Planning
    A technical modules that introduces learners to the use of software to develop schedules for the completion of project work
  • Projects and organisations
    This module explores why organisations undertake projects, how the work might be tackled and how it might be different to other aspects of work that organisations undertake.
  • Stakeholders & Communication
    A 'soft skills' module that explores the concept of communication and then puts this into the context of stakeholder engagement. Effective communication is an essential aspect if a project is to be successful.
  • Project Professionalism 1
Year two
  • Project Methods & Tools
    Explores frameworks and methods for successful project delivery.
  • Projects Teams & Communications
    Develops understanding of effective team working. Teams are essential in project work and bring together people with diverse skills
  • Controlling Projects
    Provides learners with the knowledge, skills, and awareness of the wider impact of project controls information throughout the duration of a project and how this supports project and organisational decision making.
  • Data Collection and Analysis
    Provides learners the opportunity to understand how data can be used to support decision making.
  • Project Professionalism 2
    This will develop the ability to operate as an effective professional in a complex supply chain and logistics environment. Apprentices will learn to analyse and appreciate how competing objectives arise and develop strategies to drive alignment of goals
Year three
  • Commercial Risk & Project Management
    This will provide learners with understanding of a range of contracts used within projects and being able to understand which offer the best chance of success
  • Advanced Planning Techniques
    Places project planning in the wider context of organisational planning, specifically production planning and operational planning.
  • Advanced Data Analysis
    To ensure that learners are able to verify and validate data from collection, through analysis and on to reporting
  • Preparing for Gateway
    Learners will have the opportunity to prepare for the final elements of the apprenticeship ensuring all key aspects are covered and evidenced before entering gateway.
Year four
  • End Point Assessment
    The final stage of an apprenticeship programme is the end-point assessment where each learner is required to demonstrate their competence against the Knowledge, Skills and behaviours identified for their specific standard. For the Project Controls Professional Apprenticeship programme, this module not only assesses the apprenticeship standard, but it also acts as the Honours element of the degree where learners have to set up and deliver a key piece of independent work.
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