This qualification is being withdrawn
The operational end date (last date for new starts) of this qualification is 31/07/2022 and the certification end date is 31/07/2023.
Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Pass
This suite of Level 1 qualifications are intended to provide learners with an introduction to the skills required within the Creative Media Industries. They are designed to support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in the sector or other related sectors.
Learners must complete the two units, totalling 12 credits.
Learners must complete the two units, totalling 12 credits.
This qualification is suitable if the learner needs a short, introductory level 1 course in two related areas of the creative media industry: video editing and video production. It is particularly appropriate for:
• young people on trainee-ships who are working at level 1 and are seeking a short, focused qualification in the sector in which they wish to work/gain an apprenticeship, as part of the work preparation training element of a trainee ship
• learners of any age who have been disengaged with learning and need a short introduction at level 1 before progressing straight to a larger certificate or diploma at level 2
• learners of any age who want to supplement the main element of their programme with a small amount of specialised learning in an area of specific interest to them
• unemployed adults needing to demonstrate their interest in and commitment to the creative media industry to potential employers, particularly where further work-based training will be on offer.
This qualification covers introductory video-editing and production techniques and technologies and the skills required to plan, create, edit and review a short video sequence. The learner must take the two mandatory units:
• Video Production Skills for Creative Media Industries.
• Video-editing for Creative Media Industries.
This qualification is part of a suite of creative media qualifications at level 1. Learners should take this qualification to develop understanding of Video Production Skills and Video-editing for Creative Media Industries.
The main purpose of the qualification is to support learners progression to further level 1 or level 2 learning, as creative media job roles at this level are limited. However, the learner could progress to an entry-level or trainee job role in the creative media industry such as assistant video editor.
The learner can progress to a general level 2 certificate or diploma in creative media or to a more specialised level 2 certificate, for example in moving image production.
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