Project Management Technical
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Project Management Technical like?
This Modern Apprenticeship can get you into an entry-level project management role across many different areas of work. These include IT, construction and engineering, finance, hospitality and tourism and the public sector.
The goal of this Modern Apprenticeship is to enable you to develop experience and apply project management knowledge and skills. You'll develop into someone who's capable of leading projects with a limited complexity, or assist on complex projects.
What's the qualification?
SCQF Level 8
You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 8.
Your qualification includes:
Diploma in Project Management at SCQF Level 8 (includes APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) at SCQF Level 7)
What will I learn?
You'll be expected to achieve some learning outcomes by the end of your apprenticeship.
These include:
understanding your work environment
helping develop a business case
supporting processes about procurement (buying), contracts and quality-management
planning projects, including budgets
managing project risks
preparing project documents and reports
communicating effectively
organising and managing meetings
leading and supporting teams
developing good practice, including ethics and professionalism
building meta-skills through reflection, coaching, feedback and personal development
What are meta-skills?
Meta-skills are important qualities that help you improve:
performance and productivity
adaptability
resilience
For apprentices, meta-skills are a critical asset, supporting your ability to:
cope and excel in the face of change
solve problems
collaborate with others
create successful futures
Where could it take me?
When you complete this apprenticeship at SCQF level 8, it includes the achievement of competence-based and professional qualifications.
These open the door to many opportunities for progression in work and further learning.
Straight to a job: Successful apprentices may progress to more senior project management roles across a variety of sectors and industries, ranging from finance and law to engineering and IT.
Further education: If you'd like to continue with further study, these options are available:
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) at SCQF Level 9
Graduate Apprenticeships in Business Management or IT: Management for Business
full-time degree
professional registration
This apprenticeship supports professional recognition. That's because it includes learning and skills outcomes from the professional qualifications that are relevant for project management roles.
Together with your employer and learning provider, you'll work out the professional pathway that's right for you. Your learning provider will guide you on the professional registration process to follow.
Entry requirements
For entry into a Technical Apprenticeship in Project Management, we recommend that:
you're at least 16 years old
you have a minimum of two Highers (one of which should be English at grade C or above) and National 5 Maths – or the equivalent qualifications at SCQF Levels 5 and 6
However, an employer can also consider existing workplace skills and experience, for example if you're changing careers or upskilling. This means employers can open up the opportunities to more potential applicants.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or other learning provider.
How long will it take?
We expect this apprenticeship to last around 24 months.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.