CILIP Pathways: First apprentices in the world complete the LIAS Level 3 apprenticeship
THE world’s first cohort of appren- tices on a new Library, Information and Archive
Services Assistant
Apprenticeship have completed the Level 3 qualification.
The apprenticeship has been created by a number of employers with support from CILIP and the ARA (Archives and Records Association), and is designed to create a new route into the professions. One of the first apprentices to complete the apprenticeship, Zeba Qayyum, says being able to work, learn on the job and study at the same time helped attract her to the apprentice route. She said: “This has been a great oppor- tunity to learn about the sector through the eyes of library users as well as col- leagues. It’s a more accessible way to learn as I was being paid a wage while learning, working four days and having one day for study.” Zeba, who now works for Westminster
Libraries, says that being part of the LIAS apprentice scheme has also given her an insight into the realities of library work. She said: “I have found out more about other people’s reading needs. I work at a library in an area with a high volume of social housing where I see people who without the library would experience loneliness so my branch is a hub and a place for people to meet.” Apprentices on the scheme are assessed by CILIP Pathways, an independent assessment service that was developed to ensure high standards are achieved for both employers and those on the scheme. Jo Cornish, CILIP Pathways director, says the first apprentices can now look to the future as they embark on the next stage of their career. She said: “We congratulate each of the apprentices on their achievement. We know that hav- ing completed their apprenticeship, they are continuing their careers equipped with a high level of skills and knowledge. This is great news for them and for the information
Zeba Qayyum.
profession. We wish them all every future success.”
Find out more about LIAS Level 3 Appren- ticeship at
https://bit.ly/3xmWBzA. Employers can find out more or register apprentices by emailing
epa@cilip.org.uk.
June 2021
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