Apprenticeships in Photo Imaging
Apprenticeships 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.
Skillset currently have two Apprenticeship Frameworks for the Photo Imaging Sector, combining on- and off-the-job training:
Advanced/Modern Apprenticeship in Photo Imaging for Staff Photographers
This consists of: key skills; employer rights and responsibilities; a knowledge based element (City & Guilds level 3 Certificate in Image Capture); and an appropriate pathway from the NVQ Photo Imaging Level 3.
This Apprenticeship is delivered to candidates within the Armed Services through the Defence School of Photography. As of Sept 2009, the Apprenticeship is also available to those outside the Armed Services, through Warwickshire College:
Warwickshire College - Advanced Apprenticeship for Staff Photographers
Skillset is working with employers across all parts of the sector to raise awareness of this valuable form of learning and it is hoped that more opportunities will be available in the future. Below you can download the framework document for this Advanced Apprenticeship:
Photo Imaging for Staff Photographers
Scottish Modern Apprenticeship in Photo Imaging
This consists 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
Scottish Photo Imaging Framework 2007
Read about one learner here - the Scottish Modern Apprenticeship experience.
The benefits of an Apprenticeship
Benefits to the learner
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
Benefits to the employer
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.
The frameworks have been developed with Photo Imaging employers, are based on National Occupational Standards and are in line with new emerging technologies, ensuring they reflect the needs of the sector.
For more information on Photo Imaging Apprenticeships please contact us at photo@skillset.org.
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