Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements
Qualifications
Level 3 Cultural Learning and Participation Officer
Duration
15 months (of which 12 will be in practical learning)
The Level 3 Cultural Learning & Participation Officer Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop skilled professionals who can enhance the public’s engagement with cultural and creative experiences. This programme trains apprentices to plan, deliver and evaluate educational and participatory activities, ensuring your organisation’s cultural programmes are inclusive, accessible and impactful.
Cultural Learning & Participation Officer apprentices are trained in key areas such as:
- Designing and delivering learning programmes for diverse audiences.
- Managing and facilitating workshops, exhibitions and events.
- Engaging communities through creative and cultural activities.
- Evaluating and reporting on the success of learning and participation initiatives.
Cultural Learning & Participation Officer apprentices are suitable for organisations such as:
- Museums & Galleries: Developing educational programmes that enhance visitor engagement.
- Theatres & Performing Arts Venues: Creating participatory activities that connect audiences to the art form.
- Heritage & Cultural Organisations: Engaging the public in heritage through workshops and interactive events.
- Local Authorities & Community Arts Organisations: Facilitating cultural projects that connect communities through creative participation.
Cultural Learning & Participation Officers play a key role in making culture and the arts more accessible, helping your organisation to create stronger relationships with audiences and communities while delivering meaningful, educational experiences.
Typical responsibilities for a Cultural Learning & Participation Apprentice could include but are not limited to:
- Programme Planning & Development
- Workshop Facilitation
- Audience & Community Engagement
- Marketing & Promotion
- Event Coordination
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Partnership Building
- Administrative Support
- Support Safeguarding & Inclusion
- Collaborate with Cultural Teams
Modules:
- Communication
- Goal setting & CPD
- Legislation & regulations
- Understanding your role
- Understanding audiences
- Evaluating methods
- IT systems & software
- Project administration
- Budgeting & fundraising
- Working with partners & stakeholders
- Promoting an inclusive environment
- Safeguarding of children & vulnerable adults
- Teamworking
- Impact & social benefit
- Mental wellbeing
- Next steps
Entry Requirements
Testimonials
Charlotte Musselle
Giggabox
Working with Access Industry has helped to enhance our business. Their onboarding process was super thorough, giving us all the information and assistance we needed. The team didn’t just offer advice; they provided us with expert insights to help us make the right choices. It’s clear they’re committed to giving apprentices top-notch training whilst being super supportive to us companies.
Find out more about Giggabox here.
Leigh Yeomans
PRG
Access Industry consistently delivers an unparalleled level of excellence in their support for PRG’s Live Event Technician Apprenticeship and Live Events Assistant Apprenticeship programmes. Their bespoke service not only meets but exceeds our expectations, ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience for our apprentices. Access Industry’s commitment to personalised support and guidance sets the standard for exceptional partnership working in the realm of live event education.
Find out more about PRG here.
Beth Wall
4Wall Entertainment
Our apprentices have consistently demonstrated adaptability, teamwork skills and an eagerness to learn, and the curriculum provided by Access Industry has supported our apprenticeship team with the theory and knowledge necessary to thrive in our industry.
It has been great to work collaboratively and we look forward to developing our relationship further in the future.
Find out more about 4Wall Entertainment here.
Where do you see yourself?
A Cultural Learning and Participation Officer organises and manages artistic and cultural education workshops, activities and community engagement projects.
As a Learning and Engagement Assistant, an apprentice could be working within a variety of settings to assist the delivery of family, community, school and public focused educational programmes.
A Cultural Heritage Officer works to identify and conserve places and objects with valuable heritage and cultural significance. This includes assessing items and buildings to define restoration work needed, researching archive information and advising the public and organisations.
A Learning and Education Assistant supports teachers to help students develop educational and social skills, inside and outside the classroom environment.
A Digital Engagement Officer supports the delivery of impactful digital communications, including blogs, social media and even Digital PR activities.
A Schools Engagement Coordinator works with schools to bring in industry professionals, voluntary groups and other organisations to run fun and engaging sessions for children.