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<p>The National College of Creative Industries (NCCI) has undertaken a structure and
prospects appraisal to identify potential partners. Submission dates were set so that
every prospective partner had the same opportunity: 5 working days to submit their
expression of interest to the NCCI.</p><p>NCCI has 6 studio spaces which are shared
between the learners and commercial clients on a timetable which enables training
and work experience for the learners and a commercial space for the local community
and commercial clients. The hire of studio spaces is part of the income that the college
receives, along with the funding for students and the levy payments from employers
for apprentices.</p><p>A process evaluation of the National College programme, including
NCCI, is underway and is due to be published by the end of the year.</p><p>Data supplied
by the college’s own records shows that all learners (167 learners over the last 12
months, although the breakdown data by month is not available) have undertaken work-based
learning opportunities on commercial projects as an essential component of their qualifications.
To clarify, the college is based in the Backstage Centre, which is a commercial production,
rehearsal and training venue owned by the college.</p>
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