Applications open for three-day training course aimed at new entrants to the film and TV industry
Date Posted: December 20, 2022
Applications are now open for Northern Ireland Screen’s new entrant training course.
The three-day training course is aimed at new entrants to the film and television industry.
The course is open to anyone wishing to get their foot through the door in the film and TV industry and to get a better understanding of how a professional film or TV set works.
There are 36 spaces available and the training will take place on the following dates; Wednesday 1st February, Thursday 2nd February and Friday 3rd February 2023 between 9am -5.30pm. You must be available to attend all three dates.
Each day will cover key elements so that on completion of the training, candidates will be ’set-ready’ and more confident to apply for future trainee opportunities on productions.
The course includes the following;
- Set etiquette including a who’s who of departments and responsibilities
- BECTU Creative Industries Health & Safety Passport (certificate valid for 3 years)
- Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (certificate valid for 3 years)
Delivery of the training will be a mixture of online and in person sessions. In person sessions will take place at a venue in Belfast.
***There is no charge to attend this course***
How To Apply
There is no requirement for previous industry experience, however, all applicants must be 18 years or over and NOT in full time education. You must also be resident in Northern Ireland.**
**For the avoidance of doubt, Northern Ireland needs to be your primary residence for tax purposes.
If you would like to apply for a place, please email your CV to Rachel – [email protected] and outline in the email your aims for the future and how this training will be of benefit to you. Places are limited and only those applicants who can clearly demonstrate this training is relevant to their career goals, will be awarded a place on a first come basis and completion of our equality monitoring form. You can access the monitoring form here – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DSNWRC3
Applications close Monday 9th January 2023
You will be advised by Friday 13th January 2023 if you have secured a place.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
