An updated version of this apprenticeship, with a typical duration of 9 months is recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. However, shorter durations will only be possible once the legislation changes to allow for durations below 12 months. Once this happens, Skills England will formally determine the typical duration of this apprenticeship.
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Apprenticeship summary
Overview of the role
Providing support and assistance to help with the delivery of content for TV or radio shows.
Occupation summary
This occupation is found in a wide range of organisations, primarily but not exclusively based in the creative industries. This includes screen and audio sectors such as Film, TV, Radio, Podcast and online content producers. Employers range in size from small independent production companies to large multi-national organisations.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide support and assistance to editorial or technical colleagues to ensure the smooth delivery of content for productions. Production Assistants are involved in the end to end process of a production. They work to a brief and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to plan productions.
Production Assistants contribute to the research and development of production ideas.
They may also provide support to colleagues in technical areas such as camera, lighting and sound. and offering up solutions to production problems.
They research and identify resources, logistics and equipment. They have to consider production requirements and take into account project constraints such as budgets.
Production Assistants are typically office based but they are also likely to work on set or within a studio.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a production team. They need to be adaptable and able to learn quickly on the job; building their knowledge and skills of screen and audio activities as they move across production teams.
The Production Assistant will also work with a wide range of external stakeholders throughout the production process. This will typically include clients, cast, crew members and suppliers.
They typically report to a Production Co-ordinator, Production Manager, Assistant Producer or Producer, depending on the size of the production.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for supporting and assisting the production team throughout the end-to-end production process. They initiate and complete production tasks and have responsibility for the quality of their own work. They have the autonomy to carry out their duties in line with parameters set by the production team.
Typical job titles include:
End-point assessment summary
ST0341, Production assistant - screen and audio level 3
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
What is an end-point assessment and why it happens
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 15 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
- fail
- pass
- merit
- distinction
EPA gateway
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
- achieved English and mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
- for the professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, you must submit a portfolio of evidence
Assessment methods
Practical assessment with questions
You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 3 hours. They will ask you at least 5 questions.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have a professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 9 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
Who to contact for help or more information
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
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