Apprenticeship · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-month, full-time Level 3 Creative Media apprenticeship in Costume at Pobol Y Cwm in Cardiff.
- Earn £24,650 per year while gaining practical experience in TV production and working towards a recognised qualification.
- Develop skills in content creation, technical equipment, and research, with potential career paths in junior production roles.
- Must be 18+, have lived in the UK for 3 years, and possess Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4/C or equivalent.
About the Role
This is a 13-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship within the Costume Department for the drama series Pobol Y Cwm, based in Cardiff.
What You'll Do
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience supporting high-profile productions.
- Assist teams with cameras, sound, lighting, and editing, learning to use technical equipment and specialist software.
- Help develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests.
- Support teams on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery.
- Create content for multiple platforms, including social media.
- Study for a Level 3 Creative Media apprenticeship qualification, with a mixture of in-person and virtual learning blocks.
Potential future job opportunities include Junior Researcher, Runner, or Content or Edit Assistant.
Skills and Eligibility
We are looking for individuals with:
- Passion and curiosity about content and the production process at the BBC.
- New ideas and fresh perspectives.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to handle challenges.
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. You must be 18 or over by September 2027, have lived in the UK for the last three years, and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK. You will need Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) to complete the apprenticeship. If you do not have these, you will be required to achieve Essential Skills Level 2 before your end-point assessment.
Benefits
- Learn on-the-job and work towards a recognised industry qualification.
- Gain experience supporting exciting productions.
- Relocation financial support may be available, subject to eligibility criteria.
- Support with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities upon completion.
- Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will normally be progressed to the next stage.