Production, Craft and Technical Skills Trainees
NEW ENTRANT TRAINING 2025 – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Northern Ireland Screen intends to run a training course aimed at new entrants seeking positions within scripted production, craft or technical departments. For example AD, Locations, Sound, Camera, Electrical, Costume etc. This scheme is not suitable for aspiring actors, writers, producers or directors.
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 each candidate will be required to attend 3 full days – Monday 24th – Wednesday 26th March and a half day workshop on either Thursday 27th or 28th March. You must be available to attend all four 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 Northern Ireland Screen’s Production, Craft and Technical scheme.
* Candidates that have successfully completed this round of New Entrant Training will be in a better position to apply for trainee roles within Northern Ireland Screen’s production, craft and technical scheme.
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. It is not possible to attend the whole course virtually.
The course includes the following;
- Set etiquette including a who’s who of departments and responsibilities with Darren Fee
- BECTU Creative Industries Health & Safety Passport (certificate valid for 3 years)
- Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (certificate valid for 3 years)
- Thrive in TV/ Resilience workshop with Bec Milligan
***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 the Skills team – [email protected] with a copy of your CV and a completed copy of the ‘New Entrant Training – Questionnaire’. 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.
Applications close Noon on Monday 3rd March 2025
You will be advised by Monday 10th March 2025 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.
