§ Mr. CorbettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what course replaced City and Guilds course 7790 in media techniques after its equivalent status was withdraw in December 1995. [40413]
§ Mr. PaiceA number of national vocational qualifications in the same occupational area as City and Guilds 7790 in media techniques (journalism and radio) have been accredited by NCVQ. The NVQ titles are broadcast journalism; newspaper journalism (graphics journalism); newspaper journalism (production journalism); newspaper journalism (writing); periodical journalism (subbing); periodical journalism (writing); periodical production; advertisement production. These NVQs are the approved outcomes for trainees now entering youth programmes and training for work following the change of status of City and Guilds 7790 on 31 December 1995.