Qualifications
As a Sector Skills Council, Skillset has an important role to play in the development of qualifications for adults and 14-19 year olds. Qualifications include GCSEs, A’ levels, key skills, technical certificates, National/Scottish Vocational Qualifications (N/SVQs) and other vocational qualifications.
Skillset works with a number of awarding bodies and the regulatory authorities to ensure that vocational and occupational qualifications being developed for use in, or progression into the creative media industries will meet the needs of employers and individuals.
The Diploma in Creative and Media
The Diploma in Creative and Media is an exciting new qualification for young people in England aged 14-19 who want to learn about some of the UK's most dynamic industries.
Read MoreSector Qualifications Strategy
The SQS looks to address issues and priorities identified in relation to qualifications and other learning provision used or needed by the creative media industries - it provides the basis for planned, intensive activity
Read MoreAudio Visual Industries Induction Certificate
Do you want to know what employers expect on your first day at work? Would you like to know how to start climbing that career ladder, learn about the realities of the industry and get a grip on the new media?
Read MoreQualifications Blueprints
Skillset is working with each sector to develop 'blueprints' that describe what the preparatory qualifications should aim to do and cover to make them relevant for learners and the industry.
Read MoreApprenticeships in Photo Imaging
Skillset has two Apprenticeship frameworks for the Photo Imaging sector combining on- and off-the-job training
Read MoreVocational Preparatory Qualifications
Skillset is in the process of developing new vocational qualifications (VQs) in priority occupational areas as identified by industry. The need for VQs in specific areas has emerged as a result of the extensive consultation with employers and stakeholders.
Read MorePhoto 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.
Read MoreSkillset's Foundation Degree Frameworks
These frameworks have been produced in collaboration with employers. They are for use by higher and further education institutions.
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