Creative Industries
What does a career in the Creative Industries involve?
From helping to run a record label’s office or organising community arts, to managing costumes or running the box office, there are many opportunities in this Creative Apprenticeship. Apprentices choose from one of six pathways: Live Events & Promotion; Music Business; Community Arts; Cultural & Heritage Venue Operations; Technical Theatre (sound, rigging, lighting); or Costume & Wardrobe.
In Live Events & Promotion, you would learn how to plan, promote and execute live events – this gives you the chance to be creative while testing your organisational skills.
The Music Business pathway could see you working for a record label maintaining contracts, planning budgets, supporting marketing campaigns or working with A&R to find new acts.
If you chose community arts, you might work on projects to encourage participation in artistic activities to help improve people’s quality of life. The role is artistic and creative, but involves managerial elements.
Cultural & Heritage Venue Operations could see you working in a local museum or theatre – you might provide customer service, organise events and exhibitions, or help maintain health and safety.
In the Technical Theatre pathway, you might install and operate sound and lighting equipment; as a Costume & Wardrobe apprentice, you could be responsible for producing and organising performers’ costumes.
You will complete a Certificate in Creative & Cultural Practice, which will give you the basic knowledge to work in the sector.
What type of Job Role can this lead to?
Level 2 (Apprenticeship)
Technical Theatre
- Stage Assistant
- Production Assistant
- Technical Assistant
- Lighting/Stage Electrics
- Sound Engineer
- Rigger/Flyman
- Special Effects & Pyrotechnics
Costume & Wardrobe
- Wardrobe Assistant
- Pattern Cutting
- Repairs & Alterations
- Costume Design
Community Arts & Education
- Arts Development officers/coordinators
- Project coordinators
- Project managers
- Outreach workers
- Youth work
- Fundraising Assistant
- Community Artist
- Education Assistant
- Contracts Assistant
Live Events & promotion
- Performers
- Directors Assistant
- Assistant Stage manager
- Production Assistant
- Technical Assistant
- Wardrobe
- Props
- Licensing/Contracts
- Artist Management
Music Business
- Programmers
- Programme assistants
- Producers assistants – live events
- Administrators of live events
Publishing
- Marketing & Communications
- Artist Management
- Artists & repertoire
- Record Label employee
- Booking Agent
- Publicity & Promotion Staff
Cultural & Heritage Venue Operations
- Front of house staff, administration
- Attendant / gallery staff / warden
- Customer, visitor service staff
- Guide Demonstrators
- Sales Staff
- School Liaison Staff
Level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship)
Technical Theatre
- Stage Manager
- Production Manager
- Technical Manager
- Lighting/ Stage electrics
- Sound Engineer
- Rigger/Flyman
- Props
- Special effects and pyrotechnics
Costume & Wardrobe
- Wardrobe Manager
- Pattern Cutting
- Repairs & Alterations
- Costume Design
- Dresser
Community Arts
- Arts Development officers/coordinators
- Project coordinators
- Project managers
- Fundraising Manager
- Community Artist
- Arts Education Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Youth work
Live Events & promotion
- Performers
- Directors
- Stage Manager
- Production Manager
- Technical Manager
Wardrobe
- Props
- Licensing/ managing contracts
- Special effects and pyrotechnics
- Artist Management
Music Business
- Programmers
- Programme managers
- Producers – live events
- Managers and administrators of live events
- Publishing
- Marketing & Communications
- Artist Management
- Artists & repertoire
- Record Label owner/employee
- Booking Agent
Cultural & Heritage Venue Operations
- Front of house staff, administration
- Attendant / gallery staff / warden
- Customer, visitor service staff
- Guide Demonstrators
- Sales Staff
- School Liaison Staff
(Source: www.apprenticeships.org.uk)
What do I need to start?
1. Previous qualifications/training
There is no minimum requirement for entry on to the Creative Apprenticeship but you will be expected to attend a college interview. You need to have passion, creativity and a desire to learn and develop skills.
2. A Job
You will need to have a creative job and be employed for a minimum of 16.5 hours every week.
What will I get out of it?
1. Earnings
The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £2.50 per hour, however research has found that Apprentices earn an average of £170 net pay per week. Research also shows that Apprentices earn, on average, over £100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees.
The starting salary (once qualified) is £12,000 - £16,000.
(Source: www.apprenticeships.org.uk)
2. Prospects
Apprenticeships train you in the skills employers want, they give you choices in your career. When you’ve finished you can carry on working, maybe get promoted or go on to higher education in a college or university.
How much does an Apprenticeship cost?
The government cover the full cost of training for 16-18 year olds and contribute towards costs for those aged 19 or above.
How do I apply?
Not sure if an Apprenticeship is right for you?
Call Employer Services on 01902 317691 for more information or to book an appointment with a Careers Advisor