Creative and Cultural

Modern Apprenticeship

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What's Creative and Cultural like?

Scotland is home to lots of cultural venues – with more than 400 museums and galleries. There is also a thriving, inventive performing arts and festival scene.

What's the qualification?

You will gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 or Level 7. 

Your qualification includes:

SCQF Level 6

  • SCQF level 6 in Creative and Cultural, studying the topic of Cultural Venue Operations

SCQF Level 7

  • SCQF level 7 in Creative and Cultural, studying either Technical Theatre & Production Operations or Museums & Galleries Practice

SCQF qualification levels explained

What will I learn?

During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to:

  • work with theatre equipment

  • manage cultural heritage venues and projects

  • work with historic collections

  • develop strong working bonds

  • carry out best practice in safety

  • promote music venues and events

You’ll also develop these core skills:

  • communication

  • working with others

  • problem-solving

  • time management

  • numeracy

Where could it take me?

A Creative and Cultural Modern Apprenticeship gives you plenty of options. You can either continue to study or apply for a job within the industries.

Further education: You could progress to a HNC or HND in a creative subject. There are specialist courses in areas like sound or lighting. University is an option – with BA courses available in creative and cultural subjects.

Straight to work: Your Modern Apprenticeship can help you get a job. Here are some examples:

  • theatre operative

  • lighting and/or sound engineer

  • cultural youth worker

  • gallery supervisor

  • curatorial assistant

  • learning officer

  • cultural project manager

  • art charity fundraiser

  • community manager

Entry requirements

There are no set entry requirements for this apprenticeship.

How does it work?

You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider. 

How long will it take?

This Modern Apprenticeship will take 12 to 24 months to complete.

How to apply

Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.

You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.

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