Level 4 – Apprenticeship
Typical Duration
15 months
Produce high-quality recordings.
Assistant Recording Technicians have a significant impact on the final sound experience. They balance technical and creative skills to produce the impact that the director and other creative staff members and clients/artists want to achieve. Assistant Recording Technicians trouble shoot processes and technical issues and provide solutions to resolve them or work with colleagues with relevant experience. Sound recordings may of great interest to members of the public prior to their completion. They must ensure that physical and digital assets are stored securely and safely and ensure that files are not subject to piracy or theft.
Who is this apprenticeship suitable for?
Suitable for employees who work in music/podcast production environments where they are required to use microphones, equalizers, sound bars to ensure they produce a high quality sound recording.
Job Titles Include
*This is not an exhaustive list
Assistant Audio Engineer, Assistant Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Assistant
Learn About
- Studio equipment & mixing sounds
- importance of placing microphones, using pre-amp settings and mic-levels
- the specifications & set up of equipment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Entry Requirements
- Need to be employed
- Working in a Recording Studio/Audio environment
- UK Resident for the last 3 years
- English & Maths qualifications desirable
Delivery Model
Develop the knowledge & skills to create, edit & produce sound recordings to support various types of creative content including songs, instrumentals, content creation, videos, podcasts & more…
Our flexible delivery model will support each learner to develop and enhance their current knowledge & skills to lead on a Continuous Improvement project.
At Blue Lion, you can expect to receive:-
- Tailored tutor led delivery
- Personalised 1-2-1 tutor support sessions
- Assessments to demonstrate knowledge
- Set tasks to apply skills & behaviours
- 10-12 weekly Tri-partite progress reviews with Manager & tutor
Functional Skills
All learners will complete an initial assessment in Maths & English as part of the enrolment process. For apprentices aged 19+, completing Functional Skills is no longer a mandatory requirement of the apprenticeship programme.
However, we offer an outstanding teaching and learning programme in Maths & English for anyone who wishes to develop their skills further, and our tutors are here to support you every step of the way.
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Off The Job Training (OTJ)
All apprentices are required to complete a set number of Off the Job Training (OTJ) hours over the duration of their apprenticeship. New government rules have made this so flexible , with the removal of a weekly requirement giving you the freedom to spread your OTJ hours in a way that works best for you and your employer.
At Blue Lion Training Academy, our market-leading OTJ programme is designed to be flexible, engaging, and impactful. Whether through projects, masterclasses, e-learning, or hands-on experiences, every activity helps you build the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to thrive in your role.
All OTJ is logged easily through our Bud platform, making it simple to track your progress and celebrate achievements along the way.
End Point Assessment
- Assessment method 1: Project report, presentation & questionning
- Assessment method 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
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