DIPLOMA IN CULTURAL VENUE OPERATIONS

About this Qualification

The Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations at SCQF Level 6 covers areas such as solving business problems, identifying cultural interest, promoting cultural venues and cultural venue operations. 

 

This qualification takes 12 months to complete.

This qualification is awarded by SQA and consists of mandatory units and optional units, so the qualification can be tailored to candidate and business needs.

This qualification is based on National Occupational Standards, defined by Creative and Cultural Skills the Sector Skills Council.

Example roles: front of house, administrators, gallery staff, wardens, customer and visitor services,  guides, demonstrators, sales and education liaison.

Mandatory units
  • Support the Organisation of an Event or Exhibition

 

  • Work with Other People in a Business Environment
  • Ensure Responsibility for Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety


  • Respond to Incidents and Emergencies
The Process

The candidate will work towards building their e-portfolio with full support being provided by  Rewards throughout the qualification, visiting the workplace to meet with the candidate. Progress will be reviewed at visits and we will seek the managers input and feedback as part of this. The e-portfolio allows the candidate to easily submit work and communicate with their assessor remotely, in between face to face visits.

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