Junior production coordinator
Level 4 · HigherCreative and design 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A junior production coordinator provides administrative and logistical support to production teams on film, television, commercials, or events. At level 4, apprentices manage schedules, budgets, crew paperwork, and communications so that productions run efficiently. This role leads to production coordinator, production manager, and line producer careers.
On the job
What you’ll learn
How film and TV productions are organised from development through to delivery
Budget tracking and purchase order management for production spend
Scheduling tools and how to build and maintain call sheets
Rights, contracts, and clearances relevant to the screen industry
Health and safety responsibilities on a production
Clear communication skills for liaising across large teams
Post-production workflows and delivery requirements
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Distribute call sheets, scripts, and schedules to cast and crew
Manage purchase orders and track expenditure against the production budget
Book travel, accommodation, and facilities for the production team
Maintain accurate records of contracts, releases, and clearances
Liaise between departments to ensure information flows correctly
Support the production manager in organising shoot logistics
Handle queries from crew and suppliers promptly and professionally
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 4 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 5/6 apprenticeship or a more senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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