Content Creator Apprenticeship Level 3 (In Year Start)

Apprenticeship Standard

This apprenticeship will provide a well-rounded introduction to content production roles within the digital creative industries.

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Level 3

Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 12-18 months
Start date - September
Where -
2 Locations
Huddersfield Centre
Pioneer Higher Skills Centre

Course Overview

A Content Creator (also referred to as a Creative Content Assistant), is responsible for developing and creating content that can be used across a variety of media, including digital, social media, broadcast or in print. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be in the workplace for a minimum of 30 hours a week and spend one day a week in college.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be expected to work to a customer/client brief ensuring to meet their expectations. You will look at the importance of research, how to prepare and develop media messaging to maximise audience engagement, capturing the strategy and objectives of the brand and the needs of the customer you are representing.
This apprenticeship comprises of the core skills and knowledge needed to be competent in the role. The units covered include how to plan, capture and create exciting content and materials whilst also learning how to evaluate your work at the end of a project. The content produced could then be used as part of advertising, media or marketing campaigns.
Content Creators collaborate with designers and developers to create content for web pages, which may include video, images, text (or ‘copy’) and social media content. As an apprentice, you will need an enthusiasm for technology.
A Content Creator (also referred to as a Creative Content Assistant), is responsible for developing and creating content that can be used across a variety of media, including digital, social media, broadcast or in print. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be in the workplace for a minimum of 30 hours a week and spend one day a week in college.
This apprenticeship comprises of the core skills and knowledge needed to be competent in the role. The units covered include how to plan, capture and create exciting content and materials whilst also learning how to evaluate your work at the end of a project. The content produced could then be used as part of advertising, media or marketing campaigns.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be expected to work to a customer/client brief ensuring to meet their expectations. You will look at the importance of research, how to prepare and develop media messaging to maximise audience engagement, capturing the strategy and objectives of the brand and the needs of the customer you are representing.
Content Creators collaborate with designers and developers to create content for web pages, which may include video, images, text (or ‘copy’) and social media content. As an apprentice, you will need an enthusiasm for technology.

Core Skills Gained:

A minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above including English, maths and and art or technology subject.

To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
Higher level apprenticeship
HNC in Art Practice
Employment
As a content creator you could progress into graphic design for example within a marketing, advertising or publishing company.

Your apprenticeship is assessed in four different ways. You will need to complete a set project, participate in a professional discussion, be observed in your workplace completing set tasks and complete online assessment.

Why work in the Media, Publishing & Information Industry?

Employment in Media, Publishing and Information Services roles are down NAN% since 2021

Wide range of jobs in the Media, Publishing & Information Industry

Excellent choice of employers in the Media, Publishing & Information Industry

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