Photo Imaging Foundation Degree Framework for Course Providers
Skillset has developed a Foundation Degree Framework – a guidance document to help universities and colleges develop Foundation Degrees with input from employers and freelancers.
The Framework set out industry skills requirements, pointers on what should be covered in the course, information about work–based learning, and the modes of study preferred by employers. For more information about Foundation Degrees and Skillset's Frameworks go to: www.skillset.org/qualifications/foundation
Skillset has developed a Framework that is designed according to the unique needs of the Photo Imaging industry.
A copy of this is available here:
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If you are an HE/FE institution or provider developing a Foundation Degree In Photo Imaging, you can use the Skillset Alignment Document to map your Foundation Degree to the Framework and submit it to Skillset. Successful alignment means you'll receive a statement of support from Skillset, as well as advanced information about industry developments and master classes. Please read the following guidance note for details: Photo Imaging Foundation Degree Alignment DocPhoto Imaging Foundation Degree FAQs
Skillset's FD Framework is designed to be used in conjunction with the following Foundation Degree Guidance Document produced by Foundation Degree Forward.Foundation Degree Forward Guidance doc
The core technical and business skills identified in Section 4 of the Framework have been mapped to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Photo Imaging, which were revised and updated in 2007.Core skills mapped to NOS
Please click on the following link to see examples of the excellent results Foundation Degrees are already producing:
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