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Training & courses for UK film and TV crew

Courses and training for UK film & TV crew. Costs change — check the provider. Funded = free or subsidised for eligible crew.

All departments

• ScreenSkills e-learning (free modules)

  ScreenSkills · Free

  Free online modules incl. Coronavirus basic awareness, anti-bullying, mental health awareness, safe working and more.

• Introduction to mental health awareness at work

  ScreenSkills · Free

  20-minute module: self-care, spotting worsening mental health, supporting colleagues.

• ScreenSkills training & bursaries

  ScreenSkills · Varies; many funded

  Courses, bursaries and funded training across film, TV, animation, VFX and games.

• NFTS short courses

  National Film and Television School · Varies by course

  Short practical courses (online and at Beaconsfield) across departments.

• NFTS degree, diploma and certificate courses

  National Film and Television School · Varies; scholarships available

  MA, diploma and certificate courses from the UK's national film school.

• Bectu training & events

  Bectu · Varies; member discounts

  Union training, CPD events and member discounts on courses.

Health, safety & first aid

• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

  St John Ambulance · Varies by provider

  1-day HSE-compliant workplace first aid course; certificate valid 3 years.

• First aid at work — HSE guidance

  HSE · Free guidance

  What first aid training employers and productions need to provide.

• Working at height — HSE guidance

  HSE · Free guidance

  The Work at Height Regulations explained, for rigging, grips, art and construction.

• IPAF PAL Card (MEWP operator)

  IPAF · Varies by training centre

  Mobile elevating work platform (cherry picker, scissor lift) operator training.

• PASMA Towers for Users

  PASMA · Varies by training centre

  Mobile access tower training for safe tower assembly and use.

Transport & drivers

• FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme)

  FORS · Varies; some e-learning included for members

  Driver and fleet standards, e-learning and Safe Urban Driving for van and truck drivers.

• Driving licence categories (C1 for 3.5–7.5t)

  GOV.UK · Free guidance

  Check which vehicles your licence covers before driving production trucks.

• Driver CPC

  GOV.UK · Varies

  Professional driver qualification for lorry drivers (if required for your work).

Camera & drones

• CAA drone registration & Flyer ID

  Civil Aviation Authority · Operator ID fee; Flyer ID free

  Register as an operator and get your Flyer ID before flying.

• Drones — CAA guidance (A2 CofC, GVC)

  Civil Aviation Authority · Courses vary by RAE provider

  Rules and qualifications for drone filming (A2 Certificate of Competency, General VLOS Certificate).

• Guild of British Camera Technicians

  GBCT · Membership

  Camera department guild: workshops, events and trainee support.

Lighting & electrical

• Electrical safety at work — HSE

  HSE · Free guidance

  Guidance relevant to sparks, generators and temporary distribution.

Sound

• Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS)

  AMPS · Membership

  UK sound professionals' association: events, resources and networking.