Work-based learningWork-based learning is simply learning that is done whilst working. It uses the work you do as the main way for you to learn. Anyone can learn from work-based learning – it could be a simple as reading a book on project management and using that to help you as you plan and develop a project. The government also run a number of schemes using work-based learning:
Once you’ve joined the programme you agree a training plan. Your plan might involve training to do a specific job, work towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), work experience, or a combination of these. If you are unable to train full-time because of personal circumstances, you may be able to train part-time. While training you receive an allowance, equivalent to any benefit you are entitled to, plus an extra £10 per week, and possibly help with your expenses such as travel and childcare. If you’re offered a job before you complete your training, you can take the job and may still be able to complete your training. This scheme is run through Jobcentre Plus. To find out more, contact your local Jobcentre Plus office. To find your local Jobcentre Plus office, you can use their website. This will take you out of the artist’s resource site and straight to the Jobcentre plus site (www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk) New Deal for disabled people New Deal for Disabled People is another programme aimed at people on disability and health-related benefits who want to move into paid employment. If you join, you will get a personal Job Broker. They will talk with you about your situation and the sort of work you want and help you decide on the best way into employment for you, which might include training or learning through work. You can join the programme if you receive any disability benefit or allowance. Telephone: 0800 137 177 Textphone: 0800 435 550 This scheme is run through Jobcentre Plus. To find out more, contact your local Jobcentre Plus office. To find your local Jobcentre Plus office, you can use their website. This will take you out of the artist’s resource site and straight to the Jobcentre plus site
This is a new scheme that has just started. It means people can study for a short course or university level qualification without taking time off work. Your employer may meet some, or all of the course costs. If you want to find out more, you can watch for new information on the learndirect site. This will take you out of the artist’s resource site and straight to the learndirect site (www.learndirect.co.uk) Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are a way of learning that means you can take part in real work, earn real money and gain nationally recognized qualifications. Unfortunately, the arts-based apprenticeships are not yet available. Creative and Cultural Skills are the organisation responsible for the Arts and Entertainment Apprenticeship programme. To find out more you can search the Creative and Cultural Skills website. This will take you out of the artist’s resource site and straight to the CCSKills site (www.ccskills.org.uk) Skillset are the organisation responsible for the Broadcast, Film, Video and Multimedia Apprenticeship programme. To find out more you can search the Skillset website. This will take you out of the artist’s resource site and straight to the Skillset site (www.skillset.org) To find out more about apprenticeships generally, you can search the national apprenticeships site. This will take you out of the artist’s resource site and straight to the national apprenticeships site (www.apprenticeships.org.uk) 
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