Apprenticeships
The National Apprenticeships programme is design to offer individuals an opportunity to gain a qualification whilst working within a business environment. The apprentice will learn technical skills as well as a knowledge of the industry.
Businesses can benefit immensely from taking on an apprentice and shaping them into a valuable member of staff. By “growing your own” you ensure that your apprentice has the skills your business needs to become an integral part of the team.
Plymouth College of Art are able to offer a wide range of support from advertising a vacancy to training your apprentice. We specialise in supporting Creative Industries through training for Creative Apprenticeships.
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Apprenticeship – Design
Start Date: 6th Sept
Job Description
Touchwood Design have a vacancy for a Junior trainee graphic designer who will complete a Design Apprenticeship with Plymouth College of Art. The successful applicant will demonstrate skills using the adobe suite preferably on the Apple Mac, have a creative flair and an awareness of current design trends. It would be an advantage to have an interest in new media and a willingness to learn more about it and to bring this new discipline to the company.
The apprentice will be working on projects for Touchwood Design and Edgemoor Publishing and will be introduced to all processes of graphic design and publishing. The successful applicant will be articulate and sufficiently confident to represent the company via email, phone and face to face meetings. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to gain valuable experience for a career within this field.
Whilst in training you will undertake an Apprenticeship in Design with Plymouth College of Art. This will include work based learning alongside taught sessions delivered at the College that will seek to develop your understanding and skills within the sector. The qualification is a Level 2 NVQ in Design Support and a BTEC First Certificate in Art & Design as the Technical Certificate.
To apply for this apprenticeship please send a CV and Covering Letter for the attention of Simon Lloyd:Email simon@touchwood-design.co.uk
Address: Touchwood Design, Wykeham House, Station Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1DY
Closing Date: Monday 30th August 2010
Interviews to be held: 1st to 3rd September 2010