Apprenticeship Information for Training Providers
The Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media is currently in development ahead of a nationwide rollout in the spring. You can find a brief introduction to the framework here or if you wish to see more detail on the units that comprise the apprenticeship, please see the Apprenticeship Overview below:
The framework will be awarded by three major awarding organisations, and will comprise four main areas:
Preparing to Work in Creative Media
This six–unit certificate focuses on the workplace skills needed to get started in the Creative Media Industries, such as health and safety, forming productive working relationships, good professional behaviour and knowledge of the sector. Learners will gain these vital tools by analysing real–world businesses and legislation.
Competence Suite
Learners will choose from our suite of competence units to suit their intended focus, as well as the circumstances of the employer and training provider. Competence within a role is learnt and assessed ‘on the job', though certain tasks may be realistically simulated where practical. The competence suite covers the following areas, and has been designed so that as further units are developed to meet industry needs these can be added to the suite.
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Knowledge Suite
The knowledge units consolidate ‘on the job' learning and deepen learners' understanding of a particular role or skill. They are taught and assessed in an academic setting such as a college or other training provider. Areas covered by this knowledge suite include:
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If you have any questions about the Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media, please contact apprenticeships@creativeskillset.org.
Functional Skills
Functional Skills assess the crucial skills needed by the workforce. Learners working towards a level 3 apprenticeship must achieve at least level 2 in Key Skills or Functional Skills. For the Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media, learners will work towards Application of number, Communication and Information and Communication Technology. (Functional Skills: English, ICT and Mathematics).
To find out more about Key Skills and Functional Skills, please see the QCDA website - QCDA - Key Skills.
Specification for Apprenticeship Standards in England (SASE)
Following its introduction through the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning (ASCL) Act, the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) was published by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, Department for Education and the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) on 20 January 2011.
The SASE sets out the minimum requirements to be included in a recognised English Apprenticeship framework and compliance with the SASE is a statutory requirement of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning (ASCL) Act.
The Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative & Digital Media has been enhanced to meet the SASE requirements, based on the needs of the sector, and has been confirmed as fully SASE compliant. You can download it here:
Apprenticeship Framework: Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative & Digital Media
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