Apprenticeship glossary

Production (media)

What does Production (media) mean?

Making TV, radio, audio or online content, from research to filming and editing. The BBC runs production apprenticeships.

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Industry Media and creative apprenticeships Making TV, radio, audio and online content, plus all the journalism, tech and business jobs behind it.
Apprentice
Someone doing an apprenticeship: an employee who is paid to work and train towards a recognised qualification at the same time.
Apprenticeship
A real, paid job where you also train towards a recognised qualification. In England at least 20% of your normal working hours are spent training, and you don't pay tuition fees.
Commissioning (TV)
Choosing and paying for TV programmes made by production companies. Channel 4's apprentices can work in commissioning.
Professional apprenticeship
An apprenticeship in a professional office or technical role, often at higher or degree level. Laing O'Rourke uses the term for its Level 4 and 6 routes.
Professional qualification
A qualification from a professional body, like the ACA, CIMA or NCTJ Diploma, that shows you can work in a particular profession. Many apprenticeships include one instead of, or as well as, a degree.
Progress review
A regular meeting to check how your apprenticeship is going. Laing O'Rourke holds quarterly reviews, and JLR holds reviews every twelve weeks for its Level 6 apprentices.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.