Level 4

Information Manager
Apprenticeship
COURSE BROCHURE
WORKING IN
COLLABORATION WITH
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF
TECHNOLOGY FOR
DELIVERY AT THE BLACK
COUNTRY & MARCHES
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Introduction CONTENTS
The first of its kind, this brand new Higher Apprenticeship will Key Information 3
equip you or your employees with the essential skills to
succeed as an Information Manager, creating greater Programme of Learning 6
efficiencies and effective ways of working, both day-to-day and
during the lifecycle of a project. Module 1
Data Sources 7
As data becomes an increasingly critical and powerful tool for
business functionality, particularly within infrastructure
project delivery, the need for a dedicated person or team, to Module 2
effectively manage and coordinate this information has never Standards & Policies 8
been more vital.

Developed by some of the most innovative companies, Module 3

operating here in the UK and on a global scale, including those Deploying Shared Data 9
within; construction, engineering, manufacturing,
transportation, energy, logistics and power, you will be gaining
Module 4
skills and a knowledge base that will enable you to support the
Operational & Project Data 10
delivery and management of critical information.

CADCOE is delivering the Information Manager Module 5

Apprenticeship in collaboration with Dudley College of Data Security & integrity 11
Technology, with training taking place through the brand new,
Marches & Black Country Institute of Technology.
Module 6
Our industry links, paired with access to a state-of-the-art
Concept & Practices Pt 1 & 2 12
training facility for higher-level digital technologies and a
highly experienced teaching team, promises you an exceptional
and valuable learning experience. Module 7
Estimating & Management 14

Assessment Criteria 15

How to Apply 17

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Key Information

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
AND DELIVERY
What does an Information Manager do?
Information Managers ensure that information meets required quality and specifications. They are required to
collect, manage and transfer information effectively, ensuring its value is understood, maximised and reused.

In doing so, Information Managers also play an important role in analysing and utilising information gathered
during the project lifecycle, to develop further insight and drive innovation and collaboration for better future
working.

Who is the Information Management

Apprenticeship suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for those who are already responsible for, or part of a team which is responsible for,
managing information on a day-to-day basis, particularly in relation to specific projects.

It is suitable for a range of sectors,however there are elements of the course which have an enhanced focus on
industry standards and procedures within construction , engineering, manufacturing, energy, transportation, logistics
and power.

How will candidates achieve the qualification?

You will be assessed based your competencies for a pre-defined set of knowledge, skills and behaviours, via two
different assessment methods.

ASSESSMENT METHOD 1
At the end of the 24 months and once your employer is satisfied you are working at the required level, you will undertake
the 'End Point Assessment' (EPA). As part of this you will be required to complete a work-based project report, undertake
a professional discussion and deliver a presentation, to an external assessor or 'End Point Assessment Organisation'.

ASSESSMENT METHOD 2
Throughout the course programme, you will collate a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your competency for
the role. This will be reviewed by an external assessor and will form the foundations of the professional discussion during
the EPA.
 START DATE
Delivery Method January 2022

Delivery of the Information Manager Qualification will take a

blended approach. DURATION
2 years plus additional
The majority of teaching will be through a virtual learning time for End Point
environment (VLE), which will involve live sessions delivered
Assessment
remotely, with access to recordings to enhance learning potential.

There will also be a requirement to attend face-to-face lectures on

occasion. COURSE LEVEL
This is a Level 4 Higher
In addition to the required programme of teaching, a series of
CPD sessions will take place. These will be delivered by industry Apprenticeship
experts and specialists, to provide enhanced learning towards the
qualification and the information manager role.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates will need to be in a
relevant role, and have a Level 2
qualification in maths and English.

COST
Government funding is
available. The Apprenticeship
Levy can be used to cover
costs.

METHOD 1 METHOD 2 METHOD 3

Virtual Learning Face-to-Face Specialist CPD
Environment Sessions

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Programme of
Learning

COURSE MODULES AND

LEARNING OUTCOMES
MODULE 1
DATA SOURCES
OVERVIEW
LOGO
Serving as an introduction to the
world of information management,
candidates will explore the different
types of data that they could be
working with. You will also gain an
insight into some of the fundamental
issues and structures likely to be
encountered.

LEARNING WILL INCLUDE

Data sources, data types and
ownership
Storage, archiving and sharing or
exchanging data.

Data and the Law

- GDPR
- Computer Misuse Act
- Official Secrets Act and
Copywrite Law
- Data risk assessments
- NDA's and contractual
undertakings
- International law and conflicting
regulations

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 MODULE 2
STANDARDS &
OVERVIEW
Candidates will gain awareness of the POLICIES
range of standards and regulations
which govern and control the data

environment learning how to comply

with the requirements of each, and the
need to monitor and police the data
terrain of the organisation.

LEARNING WILL INCLUDE

Introduction to standards
(ISO27001, ListN, ListX ISO19650
and PAS1192)
Data standardisation across
projects
Data Cleanse and GIGO
Common Data Environment
principles, COBie
Risk mitigation in information
Applying CDE
The role of the IM in
- standardisation and consistency
- data accuracy and validation
- application of standards
- developing controls and policies
- stakeholder management and
effective communication

MODULE 3
DEPLOYING
OVERVIEW
SHARED DATA LOGO
Candidates will become conversant
with the tactics, strategy and some
aspects of the deployment of data
sharing, between logical entities
(internal or external to the
organisation).

LEARNING WILL INCLUDE

Technological solutions
/considerations
Controlling hardcopy data in a shared
environment
Quality control and Business Process
review
Contractual and commercial
implications relating to the
management of information
Data handover and receipt, including
regulatory compliance
Security considerations (listX, ListN)
GDPR, data retention and archiving

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 MODULE 4
OPERATIONAL &
OVERVIEW
Candidates will gain a full PROJECT DATA
understanding of the tactics, strategy
and some deployment methods related

to the collection of operational data

for a specific project or service,
including the difference between
project data and operational data.

LEARNING WILL INCLUDE

Creating draft work plans
Strategies
Delegating responsibilities and work
instructions:
- Project Reporting (budgeting, burn
lists, forecasting/projection etc)
- Practice and principle of allocation
of duties and work scheduling
- Principles of risk management and
processes for mitigating risk
- Defining the scope of information
management that complies with:
aims, objectives, planned milestones
and organisation procedure
Personal responsibility including
equality, diversity, Health & safety,
prioritisation and professionalism.

MODULE 5
DATA SECURITY
& INTEGRITY OVERVIEW
LOGO
This module focuses on the need for
detailed security surrounding the data
that the IM works with, controls,
shares and receives. It will look a
different applications of software
security, the legal obligations and
consequences of breach, the physical
security requirements and on the
contractual and contractual audit
needs in a shared data terrain. The
candidate will develop a local and
shared security profile and then
critically evaluate the workplace
provision against their own profile.

LEARNING WILL INCLUDE

Data Security
- techniques and methods,
- virtual and physical
Data life cycle
Security Risk Assessment and
evaluation,
- Internal and external auditing/critical
evaluation
- Sensitive vs non sensitive data
- Detail of ISO27001, ListN and ListX,
- Implications of non compliance.
Consistency across share partners –
issues and corrections (supply chain
competence)
Common standardisation techniques
and issues when applying CDE to a
supply chain.

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 MODULE 6a
CONCEPTS &
OVERVIEW
This module looks at the function of PRACTICE
the IM in a general context. What is
the IM there to achieve? What is the

purpose of the role, why is it needed?

The candidate will work closely with
the employer to develop a measure of
why the employer utilises the IM role
and what the employer sees as the
demand that is met by the function.
The candidate will use this applied
knowledge and classroom based
activity to develop training materials
to be delivered that cover the function
of the IM and how their organisation
deploys the function.

LEARNING WILL INCLUDE

Concept of information planning,
what is required and at what
lifecycle stage.
Data management policy
application and non-compliance
resolution
Prepare education materials on the
policies and procedures for CDE as
training for third parties, including
feedback and quality improvement
opportunities

MODULE 6b
DATA SECURITY OVERVIEW
& INTEGRITY This module looks at the function of the
IM in practice. This module will look at
some of the systems in use in the
employer organisation that supports
(delivers and receives) CDE data
interchanges with supply chain partners
and how those systems are used to
regulate compliance.Further examination
of the broader system profile in use in
major sectors, engineering, construction,
telecommunications, cloud etc and how
these systems facilitate CDE interchange
in their respective supply chains.

L E A R N I N G W I L L
I N C L U D E
Analyse and evaluate the IT
systems in use across a supply
chain for CDE and COBie data
exchange with attention to legal
and regulatory compliance.
How to design and implement
project management and asset
management systems.
incorporating specification of
requirement, definition of process,
configuration and approach to
data collection and sharing.
Understanding of basic
engineering, construction, asset,
procurement and operational
systems and the role they play in
the execution of projects and how
information flows between these
systems.

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 MODULE 7
ESTIMATING &
OVERVIEW
This module looks at the estimating MANAGEMENT
and management functions of the IM
role. Data acquisition can be a time

consuming and/or costly exercise.The

candidate will examine the methods of
external and internal data acquisition
(now in conjunction with prior learning
related to contractual and regulatory
obligations) and the costs and issues
related to each. The candidate will
explore the moral aspects of data
mining in light of recent breaches and
abuse of inadequate control measures
incidents.

L E A R N I N G W I L L
I N C L U D E
Basic techniques in estimating
for:
- resources, manpower and
associated costs to ensure
compliance with baseline
- accommodating changes to
scope for future development
and innovation requirements
Introduction to the principles of
effective line management

Assessment Criteria

KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
BEHAVIOURS
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours or KSB's are the main assessment methods used in the End-Point
Assessment (EPA). The key points below represent the core attributes you must demonstrate as an
information manager, in order to achieve the apprenticeship qualification.

KNOWLEDGE
Standards, Regulations and Protocols relating to control and application of information
Common Data Environments through multiple systems
Information storage and exchange through 3D models and/or COBie
Security accreditations ISO27001, PAS1192 Part 5 and Industry specific requirements
Project and Asset management systems
Estimation and budget management
Information management and responsibilities

SKILLS
Application of Standards, Regulations and Protocols
Operation and Maintenance of Common Data Environments
Manage Risk with Data
Draft work plans and strategies
Validate and manage information
Implications of Security accreditations ISO27001, PAS1192 Part 5 and Industry specific
requirements
Design and implementation of Project and Asset management systems
Prepare and deliver effective training on Information management

BEHAVIOURS
Solve problems through analytical skills
Maintain effective working relationships
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Self management, prioritise workloads and CPD
How to Apply
You can apply for the Level 4 Information Manager
Apprenticeship by visiting:
www.cadcoe.com/apply-information-manager

Applications will be received directly by the Apprenticeships

Team. You will initially be contacted to assess your
suitability. Following this we will share your details with
Dudley College of Technology to proceed with enrollment.

Employers
If you are looking to support existing employees through the
Information Manager Apprenticeship or recruit new staff,
please speak to us to learn more:

hello@cadcoe.com
01952 605549

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Contact
hello@cadcoe.com
01952 605549
www.cadcoe.com/information-manager