Overview

Apprentices undertaking the Software and Data Foundation Apprenticeship play a key role in supporting their organisation’s handling of data. Their responsibilities include the collation, formatting, storage, and validation of data, as well as the identification of errors. In addition, they follow instructions to assist with software development and testing activities.

Foundation Apprenticeship Assessment

Each assessment organisation is responsible for designing its own assessments, in line with the requirements of the apprenticeship standard. The Academy for Project Management has developed an assessment model that enables apprentices to demonstrate competence against the specified assessment outcomes. Academy for Project Management provides detailed guidance and resources for both apprentices and training providers.

The assessment for the Software and Data Foundation Apprenticeship includes:

• A knowledge test
• A practical assessment

The standard also includes Employability Skills and Behaviours (EBs), which must be consistently demonstrated by the apprentice throughout the programme. Employers are required to formally confirm this prior to completion.

Assessment Timing

Certain components of the assessment can be scheduled at relevant stages throughout the apprenticeship programme. The Academy for Project Management works in partnership with training providers to ensure assessments are delivered at the most suitable times, enabling apprentices to demonstrate their competence as they reach key points in their development.

Additional information on the apprenticeship standard and the assessment process can be viewed here.

Becoming a Centre

Training providers interested in delivering elements of the assessment internally can explore the Centre model with the Academy for Project Management. Guidance is available outlining how the model works and the steps required to become an approved Centre. For more information, please contact: administration@academy4pm.com