1. Strengths
1.1. External industry conenctions
1.1.1. PCRFM
1.1.2. Beat This CIC
1.2. Experience outside & within college
1.2.1. Live Sound at college events & Voodoo Lounge
1.2.2. Sound/Live streaming at PCRFM
1.2.3. College enrichment - Student reps/SU
1.2.4. Shadowing at Chime recording studios
1.3. Existing Relevant Qualifications
1.3.1. L2 RSL Music Tech
1.3.2. GCSE ICT
1.3.3. GCSE Business
1.4. Existing Skills
1.4.1. Live Sound & using equipment
1.4.2. Audio/Visual production (Adobe Audition, Premier Pro, Photoshop & Cubase)
1.4.3. Transferable soft skills (trustworthy, reliable, flexible, analytical, creative)
2. Opportunities
2.1. Internal
2.1.1. Support from lecturers and staff
2.1.2. Work experience on shows, gigs, events etc.
2.1.3. Additional qualifications (GCSE English, Cubase 101, D of E, Arts award)
2.1.4. Use of studio/rehearsal space and borrowing equipment
2.2. External
2.2.1. Online training (courses, video's, free trials)
2.2.2. Work experience (radio, recording studios, gig venues)
2.2.3. Networking in person at events and online (Facebook groups, forums, Linkedin)
2.2.4. Support from industry professionals
2.2.5. Higher education training (University, Apprenticeship, Internship)
3. Weaknesses
3.1. College
3.1.1. Timekeeping with deadlines
3.1.2. Overthinking about upcoming work and not seeking support in good time
3.1.3. Easily give up if unable to do anything
3.1.4. Presentations infront of a group
3.1.5. Organisation in managing multiple amounts of workload
3.2. Personal
3.2.1. Confidence (ability, social situations)
3.2.2. Easily distracted
3.2.3. Not fluent in any instrument
3.2.4. No software/equipment at home
4. Threats
4.1. College/Industry
4.1.1. Cost Implications (Travel, course fees, purchasing hardware/software)
4.1.2. Industry changes (Technology, trends, jobs, brexit)
4.1.3. Entry requirements
4.1.4. Other people with more skills or experience
4.2. Personal
4.2.1. Age (too young/old)
4.2.2. Reputation (References from past employers/colleagues)