I found out about the Props Maker Apprenticeship online through the National Apprenticeships website. I had to go through a difficult and lengthy selection process, during which 70 applicants were whittled down to myself through an initial interview, followed by a two-week ‘boot camp’ which involved one week of employability skills and health and safety learning, and a second week in which we had to complete various ‘art’ and making tasks. We also had a day at the National where we were set skills tests to assess our prop making ability. After this process I thankfully was offered the position, which I eagerly accepted.