The purpose of the scheme is to create a system whereby the recording and music production industry can give support and advice to educational and training institutions. The Accreditation is primarily an indicator that a course, when completed successfully, will satisfy the criteria agreed by the membership of that body. Accreditation indicates to employers the standard of knowledge and expertise that can be expected from a prospective employee who has completed the course.
The criteria for accreditation have been set and agreed by the Board of Directors of APRS and MPG after consultation with the members, academics and working professionals in the industry. APRS has also been working very closely with the awarding body Edexcel to ensure that future qualifications are consistent with industry needs. The Accreditation scheme is also consistent with the Government's Common Inspection Framework.
APRS is at present structuring several schemes that will give added value to the accreditation process. The first of these is an Internet based recruitment scheme that will enable APRS, and MPG employer members to have access to contact information on students that have successfully completed accredited courses.
As soon as practical, APRS and MPG intend to extend this scheme into other areas of the National Qualifications Framework, including adult and community learning programmes.
(Lee Baldock)
