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The First Post Training Programme

The First Post programme was created to fast forward junior employees into a state of technical know–how, understanding of the industry and all post production house operations.

The innovative trainee scheme is currently taking place in the North West and South West of England and in Wales, after a successful pilot in London.

It's held over six months, with day release sessions including interactive learning, classroom lectures, trips to different facilities and presentations from industry experts.

The course provides a deep induction in heatlth and safety, customer service skills and the ability to progress swiftly within your company.

First Post has been designed by the industry, for the industry. Over thirty facility houses helped create the course. It is practically based to provide a snug fit for the sector's needs with staff equipped to hit the ground running and be immediately useful. It ultimately aims to become a recognised industry standard training scheme.

Chief Executive of UK Screen Association Gaynor Davenport is confident that "First Post equips students with the skills employers really want."

Past participants rated it with "Two thumbs up!"  and agreed it gives "a solid understanding of the industry... (First Post) served as a bridge between practical and theoretical elements of the job."

For more information about the programme in the North West, South West or Wales  the please get in touch with the team for that area – Regional and Sector Contact Details


Amber Connolly - First Post trainee

Answers to your questions about possible career choices

First Post is Skillset's innovative new entrants training scheme for the post production industry. Shortly after completing the course, Amber Connolly was promoted to telecine assistant.

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Melanie Hider & Amy Fisher - First Post Trainees

Inside Post - Interactive Guide to UK's Post Production

For both trainees Melanie Hider & Amy Fisher completing this training was a great opportunity to supplement the knowledge they were getting at work.

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First Post FAQs

First Post: it sounds amazing, but you need the nitty gritty lowdown. All the usual suspect questions are handled here...

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