Level 4 – Apprenticeship

Photographer

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  • Typical Duration

    9 months

  • Typical EPA period

    3 months

  • Training Method(s)

    Online, Classroom or Hybrid

  • Qualification

    N/A

  • DfE / IfATE Code

    ST0168

  • Start Date

    29th July 2026

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    16th Dec 2026

Carrying out skilled work in the photographic industry utilising common photographic knowledge and skills.

As a photographer, you will work autonomously and with customers or clients collaborating with other departments as required to produce, manage and deliver photographic assets to meet agreed requirements.

You will interact with clients, subjects, retouchers and other stakeholders involved in the production of images. you will set up and operate photographic equipment in a manner to obtain the best image in accordance with the customer/client brief.

Who is this apprenticeship suitable for?

If you are working as an event assistant or helping to organise events as part of your current role, then this apprenticeship is for you!  

Job Titles Include

*This is not an exhaustive list

Photographer, Photographer Assistant, Trainee Photographer

Learn How To

  • Ensure work and professional practice complies with legal, regulatory and ethical codes, guidelines and principles
  • Review your own professional practice and keep up-to-date with trends and technology
  • Work autonomously and with customers or clients collaborating with other departments as required to ensure that the photographic images are delivered to meet agreed requirements
  • Set-up, operate and maintain current industry standard photographic equipment and software
  • Manage photographic assets through the workflow in line with organisational requirements for organising, storing and retrieving assets
  • Set up and/or follow photographic file management protocols, file and store data securely






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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Need to be employed
  • Working in an AV Technician role with responsibilities
  • UK Resident for the last 3 years
  • English & Maths qualifications desirable
  • Minimum Level 3 qualification required in IT, Engineering, Content Design or related subject

Let’s get technical together!

Learn to provide a broad range of professional solutions for communication including videoconferencing, hybrid in person/online events, sound, lighting, projection & computer networking by planning, installing, configuring and operating hardware & software!

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

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.

Contact us to discuss further.

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.

  • Assessment method 1: Project
  • Assessment method 2: Portfolio of Evidence
  • Assessment method 3: Professional Discussion

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Why Blue Lion Training Academy?

  • Grade 1 Outstanding “OFSTED” training provider
  • Full key account management with monthly or quarterly reviews
  • Learner centric reporting suite for employers
  • Sector specific tutors with industry experience
  • Bespoke delivery made fit for purpose
  • Local and national delivery

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