Apprenticeships in Photo Imaging
Apprenticeship are a form of structured learning providing clear vocational routes into employment as well as giving Apprentices the chance to ‘earn and learn' at the same time.
The Modern Apprenticeship aims to give individuals broader, transferable skills as well as occupationally specific skills appropriate to the industry and job role, including:
An appropriate level of literacy and numeracy
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
An ability to learn and apply learning in the workplace
An ability to interpret customers' requirements and expectations effectively
An awareness and a broader the Photo Imaging Industry and opportunities within it.
An understanding of how to be a team player within an organisation
An ability to contribute to an organisation achieving its business goals
On completion of their training, apprentices will represent a significant resource to the industry and have a range of well-developed technical, generic skills and abilities.
Skillset currently have two Apprenticeship Frameworks for the Photo Imaging Sector, combining on and off the job training.
- Advanced/Modern Apprenticeship for Staff Photography in the Photo Imaging Sector
Consisting of: Key Skills, a knowledge based element (City & Guilds level 3 Certificate in Image Capture) and an appropriate pathway from the following:
NVQ Photo Imaging Level 3
- Scottish Modern Apprenticeship in Photo Imaging
Consisting of: Core Skills and one of the following SVQ Pathways:
SVQ in Photo Imaging - Photography Level 3
SVQ in Photo Imaging - Non Photography route Level 3
The frameworks have been developed with the Photo Imaging Sector and are inline with new emerging technologies and National Occupational Standards, ensuring they reflect the needs of the sector.
For more information on Photo Imaging Apprenticeships please contact us via:
photo@skillset.org
