Apprenticeship – Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Management Services Level 2
Key Details
- Available at:Work-Based Learning
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
15 - 18 months
Apprenticeship – Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Management Services Level 2Apprenticeships
Please contact us for further information about applying for this course.
Course Description
This Apprenticeship has been designed as a nationally-recognised training programme that offers a route of entry into the Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Management Services sector in Wales.
No longer are librarians just the custodians of books and collections, but they undertake a wide range of other functions, including the management of electronic resources.
It is appropriate for a range of job titles and roles carried out by individuals working in both public and private sector organisations such as:
- Information Assistant
- Library Assistant
- Archive Assistant
- Records Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
The Level 2 certificate is designed as a starting point for staff who are relatively new to the Libraries, Archives and Information Service sector and/or to study at Level 2.
Entry Criteria
- No formal qualifications are required but experience in the library industry is desirable.
- All apprentices must have an employer who can cover the NVQ criteria.
- All places are subject to satisfactory interview.
Delivery
The course is delivered in the workplace. Online support is also available via Onefile.
You will need to complete eight mandatory units:
- Creating and maintaining a user-focussed environment
- Helping users to obtain access to information and/or material
- Issuing information and/or material
- Locating and replacing information and/or material
- Protecting, securing and copying information and/or material
- Supporting users to make use of digital resources
- Understanding a Library, Archives or Information Services organisation
- Understanding the Libraries, Archives and Information Services environment
Assessment
- Completion of a portfolio of evidence
- Work-based observation
- Theory-based tasks and tests
Progression
Libraries Archives and Information Services Diploma Level 3.
Learners who have completed the certificate (Level 2) will be able to carry forward 21 credits to the diploma (Level 3).
Other details
Course type: Apprenticeships
Level:
2
Programme Area:
- Library and Information Studies
Bilingual:
Bilingual delivery available
