Infrastructure Asset Management Professional Apprenticeship

Program Overview

This Infrastructure Asset Management Professional Apprenticeship equips participants with the skills and knowledge to lead in the field. Through a blended learning approach, apprentices gain expertise in asset management, leadership, and innovation. Upon completion, they receive an Infrastructure Asset Management Professional Apprenticeship and an MSc in Infrastructure Asset Management. The program is fully funded and available to UK students.

Program Outline

Infrastructure Asset Management Professional Apprenticeship

Degree Overview

Objectives:

• Equip participants with the management and leadership capabilities required to lead at a senior level in the field of Infrastructure Asset Management.
• Develop participants' ability to formulate and lead the development of asset management policy, strategy, plans and objectives.
• Enable participants to adapt to new scenarios and implement effective solutions.
• Help participants foster more effective working relationships and build lasting networks.
• Equip participants with the ability to become adaptable, innovative, inclusive, and ethically-minded infrastructure asset management leaders.

Description:

This apprenticeship is a collaborative effort between Loughborough University and industry stakeholders. It is specifically designed to meet the latest government standard for knowledge, skills, and behaviors expected in asset managers at the senior level. Participants will benefit from a blended learning approach, including face-to-face teaching sessions, online learning modules, and work-based assignments. The program covers a wide range of topics, including personal effectiveness, leadership, innovation, project management, risk management, finance, performance management, and data analysis.

Completion:

Upon successful completion of the program and an End Point Assessment, apprentices receive two awards:

• Infrastructure Asset Management Professional Apprenticeship
• MSc in Infrastructure Asset Management

Outline:

Modules:

• Year 1: Personal Values and Effectiveness, Strategy, Governance and Risk, Principles of Asset Management, Finance and Performance Management, Asset Management Operations, Risk and Resilience.
• Year 2: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering, Applied Systems Thinking, Leading and Influencing Change, Information Management and Analytical Tools
• Year 3: Master's Business Project

Course Schedule:

The program is delivered through a part-time format over 28 months.

Structure:

• Block delivery: Modules are taught in blocks, with in-person group learning, online preparation, and access to materials.
• Assessments: A combination of written reports, presentations, and group work.
• Mentorship: Each apprentice receives support from academic and work-based mentors.

Assessment

Evaluation:

• A combination of written reports, presentations, group work.
• Written reports will evaluate theory and practice.
• The Master's Business Project will require conducting a practical research study.

Grading:

Pass/Fail

Teaching:

Methods:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Independent study
• Group work
• Supervision
• Online learning modules

Faculty:

Loughborough University faculty members with expertise in asset management, business, and engineering.

Uniqueness:

• Focus on real-world applications and problem-solving.
• Blended learning approach.
• Strong industry connections.
• Support from academic and work-based mentors.

Careers:

Opportunities:

• Senior leadership positions in infrastructure asset management.
• Project management.
• Consultancy.
• Policy development.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for successful careers in the field of infrastructure asset management and beyond.

Other:

• The program is fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• The program is only available to UK students.
• Applications are encouraged from those with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

UK: £20,000 Fees for 2024-25 (per academic year)