Photographer
Snow leopards are elusive, observant, and masters of stillness, just like photographers who work with precision and an eye for moments others might miss.
Level
Level 4
Current versions
V1.1
Our Price
Only £1300
Assesment plan
Apprenticeship
The Photographer Apprenticeship
The Photographer apprenticeship develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to plan, capture, edit, and deliver professional photographic work across a range of settings and sectors. It is suited to individuals working in-house, within creative agencies, or as part of wider marketing and communications teams.
What does the Photographer assessment involve?
The apprenticeship assessment for the Photographer standard is made up of two components.
Photographic project with presentation and questioning
After gateway, apprentices produce a photographic project interpreting a client brief, comprising 10 images across 2 to 4 genres with annotations totalling 1,500 words, submitted to progress minded by week 8 of the EPA period. This is followed by a 15-minute presentation and 45 minutes of questioning delivered via Microsoft Teams, covering the project scope, actions taken, and outcomes achieved.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
A structured 60-minute professional discussion delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams. The assessor uses planned and follow-up questions to explore how the apprentice applied photographic knowledge, skills, and behaviours in practice, underpinned by a portfolio of real work from the apprenticeship. At progress minded, we guide all parties through the process clearly and calmly, so there are no surprises at the end.
Apprenticeship standard
Photographer apprenticeship standard
The Photographer standard covers the technical and creative skills needed to plan, capture, edit, and deliver professional photographic work. It is designed for individuals working in roles where photography is a primary professional output, across commercial, creative, and organisational settings.
Photographer assessment plan
All apprenticeship standards have an accompanying assessment plan. This document details the independent assessment that apprentices will undertake at the end of the apprenticeship. This will include details on the assessment methods and processes that will be followed.
Book a conversation
Ready to find out more about delivering the Photographer standard with progress minded? We are happy to talk through timelines, requirements, and how we work alongside your delivery team.
Process
Our process - we make EPA easy
Step 1
We start with open conversations about your delivery, employers, and standards. This helps us understand your context, answer any questions, and see if we are a good fit.
Step 2
We help delivery teams interpret assessment plans and prepare their apprentices. Delivery toolkits and guides provide top tips, example questions, and practical readiness support.
Step 3
Apprentices schedule their assessment in our booking portal, showing live assessor availability. This reduces admin and email back and forth.
Step 4
Assessors take time to get to know the apprentice and their role. Questions are contextualised to their workplace and experience, with a calm, supportive, and friendly approach.
Step 5
Constructive feedback is provided in all cases, highlighting strengths and areas for development so apprentices know how to progress, whatever the outcome.
Download the brochure
Download our 2026 assessment offering brochure to find out more about how progress minded works, the standards we assess, and our approach to fair and supportive apprenticeship assessment.
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Fair, clear apprenticeship assessment designed around your apprentices and your delivery.
Key info
We make the Photographer apprenticeship assessment straightforward for training providers, employers, and apprentices. From gateway through to results, our team is on hand to keep things moving.








