Arts, Media and Publishing
The design and print industries have undergone major changes in the last 10 to 15 years. People no longer work on drawing boards or print using traditional methods. The industry is now dominated by the computer, whether it is desktop publishing packages for graphic designers or computer controlled digital printing presses. Computer skills are, therefore, very important in this sector. Careers include interior design, graphic design, photography, print, sign making, architecture, engineering, manufacturing and product design. Whichever area you choose you will need creative talent, imagination and an eye for detail. You'll be working in an office, studio or print shop each day, in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.
This Apprenticeship deals with the manufacture and production of polymer and synthetic substances such as plastic, nylon and PVC. Plastic is incredibly versatile and can be made from different ingredients, moulded into any shape, and put to a huge range of uses across industry and the rest of society, from carrier bags to electrical cables. It’s no surprise that the polymer industry is one of the most important areas of manufacturing in the UK.
