- Framework:
- Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Management Services
- Level:
- 3
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in community learning and development, further education, higher education, teaching support, libraries, archives and information services, work-based learning and development (also includes records and information management services). This framework is relevant if you’re seeking a potential career in Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Management Services in both the private and public sector.
For this Apprenticeship, you will need to be:
- Interested in working in the sector;
- Motivated to succeed in completing the apprenticeship;
- Prepared to be well organised;
- Willing to learn and apply what you have learnt in the workplace;
- Willing and able to communicate effectively with a range of people; and
- Numerate, literate and able to use ICT.
Since the Foundation Apprenticeship may involve working with children/young people and/or vulnerable adults, entrants must be willing to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Pathway options and levels
Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Management Services - Level 3
Pathway 1: Supports the job roles of Archive Assistant, Records Assistant, Search Room Assistant, Senior Library Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Information Services Coordinator and Library Services Supervisor.
Further information
Duration
Level 2: 12 months
Level 3: 20 months
Progression routes
Level 3: Routes include:
- Higher level courses
- Higher Education
- Foundation degrees
- Professional degrees
- Postgraduate courses.
Qualifications
Level 3: Diploma in Libraries, Archives and Information Services
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 3
There are no specific requirements for entry onto the Foundation Apprenticeship. However, it would be advantageous for entrants to have successfully completed any of the following:
- Foundation learning programmes of study;
- Any relevant previous work or training in areas related to libraries, archives, records and information management services, including volunteer work.
Level 3: No formal entry requirements.
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