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Cultural learning and participation officer

Level 3 · AdvancedCreative and design 1.3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship

What it involves

The Cultural Learning and Participation Officer apprenticeship trains you to design and deliver creative, arts-based learning and participation programmes for communities, schools, and public audiences in galleries, museums, theatres, or arts organisations. You will work with diverse groups - including young people, older adults, and hard-to-reach communities - to make the arts and cultural heritage meaningful and accessible. This Level 3 qualification leads to careers in arts education, community engagement, or audience development.

On the job

What you’ll learn

Learning theory and how to design creative programmes for different audiences
Facilitation skills for running workshops, events, and participatory arts projects
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in cultural settings
Evaluation methods and how to measure the impact of cultural programmes
Funding, project management, and partnership working in the cultural sector
Accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in arts and cultural engagement
On the job

What you’ll do day to day

Plan, deliver, and evaluate arts or heritage workshops for schools and communities
Facilitate creative activities tailored to specific age groups or needs
Develop new programme ideas and pilot them with target audiences
Manage relationships with schools, community groups, and partner organisations
Collect participant feedback and compile impact reports for funders
Recruit, brief, and support freelance artists and workshop leaders
The deal

How this apprenticeship works

You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there

What you need to start

Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.

Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.

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