Cultural Learning & Participation Officer

Cultural Learning and Participation Officers (CLPO) plan, organise & coordinate artistic and cultural education workshops, schedules of activity and community engagement projects that will vary in duration.

They are employed by arts and cultural organisations such as galleries, museums, theatres, orchestras, concert halls, arts centres, dance companies, heritage sites and local authorities. The activities that CLPO’s will organise look to act as a vehicle to enable learning, skills development, wellbeing, social inclusion and community engagement.

Typical Job Roles:

Arts Organiser
Education Officer
Arts events Assistant
Activities Assistant

Duration

15 months

Level

3

What you need to apply

Right to work in the UK
Lived in the UK for the past 3 years
A grade of 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Not previously studied the course content at the same or higher level

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Course Overview

The Apprenticeship

Seminars

Throughout the 15 month qualification there are 11 seminars which the apprentice has to attend. These are either at the centre or delivered online via a webinar.

01

Training/Apprenticeship overview

An introduction to the training or apprenticeship program.

02

Your CLPO activities over 12 months

Planning your portfolio: evidence and mapping.

03

Understanding the organisation

Project Administration, Feedback.

04

Understanding audiences and engagement

Impact and social benefit, project coordination and passion.

05

Your role and responsibility

Communication, positive and proactive attitude and working well with others.

06

Working with Partners

Relationship Management.

07

Meeting regulations and legislation

Promote an Inclusive environment

08

Fundraising

Understanding the importance of fundraising and how it helps.

09

IT Systems and Software

Understanding IT systems and software.

10

Portfolio evaluation

In-depth look at portfolios.

Projects

Project 1: Case study of one of your projects, as you work you will be part of activities, projects and delivery. Your first project will be to gather evidence and analyse what you do, how you do it and how you can make it better.

Project 2: Plan and create a project or activity aimed at a specific audience. Being involved or responsible for organising stakeholders, understanding budgets, logistics and suppliers and building a good network of communication.

Project 3: Written work and impact reports looking at fundraising, your organisation, legislation, impact and the social benefit of your organisation’s activities.

Timeline

Months 1-4

Preparing for your apprenticeship
Preparing for your Employer
Off-the-Job Training
Seminars
Projects

Months 5-8

Off-the-Job Training
Seminars
Evidence delivery on 1-2 projects with greater responsibility based on the learner delivery

Months 9-12

Off-the-Job Training
Projects

Months 12-15

Off-the-Job Training
Gateway and End Point Assessment Preparation
End Point Assessment

End point Assessment

For the Cultural Participation Officer there is an end point assessment. This is done in the final part of the apprenticeship and is how the apprentice is judged of their learning. There are three elements to the End Point Assessment.

The Cultural Participation Officer End Point Assessment (EPA) involves the following:

Portfolio – Submission of evidence up to 21 pieces
Practical Observation – Delivery of an educationworkshop/community engagement project.
Professional Discussion – Based on the submitted portfolio – looking at all elements of the standard.

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Training

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert in the industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Throughout this qualification, there are seminars which the apprentice has to attend. These are either at the centre or delivered online via a webinar.

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Centre based/Online learning
Work based training
One to one

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Course Overview

The Apprenticeship

Seminars

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Projects

Timeline

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Training

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