Changing work patterns prompts review
Press Release
28 November 2003
Technological advances and a greater emphasis on multi tasking are changing the nature of jobs in the audio visual industries according to research by Skillset, which has completed a major review of occupational standards for the industry to reflect these changing working patterns. The standards are based on industry needs and are used across the industry as recruitment and training tools. New standards for senior directors, producers, and grips have been produced with existing standards for film & TV production; design; hair & make up; costume; camera; lighting; sound; editing; broadcast journalism; radio production; and broadcast engineering updated.
Steve Smith, Managing Director of AFM Lighting, and a member of the standards for technical occupations steering group, said:
"Jobs are constantly changing and the Standards have to change with them and this can only be done from the inside. This review is helping to ensure the standards are relevant to today's needs and were developed by industry practitioners, but it's an ongoing process. They are not an unrealistic rigid ideal; they reflect actual working practices giving employers an easy to use, off the shelf resource which helps write job descriptions, conduct appraisals, and map the training development of staff. But standards have to be continually updated and that means people from the industry have to give up their time to shape them and our long term future."
Phil Wade, Managing Director of Picture Canning, winner of the B+ Company Development Award 2003, told us:
"We map our in house training against the Skillset standards. They are an essential tool for employers, many of which are small companies without HR facilities. They provide a breakdown of the array of jobs across sectors and the skills needed to do them, setting the standard for the entire industry which is invaluable in matching the expectations of people trying to get into the industry with what employers need from them."
The new standards have been approved by the regulatory authorities in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland and are available online at www.skillset.org .
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SKILLSET PRESS OFFICE: Eve Ragout 020 7520 5752 / 07968 010 325 eve@skillset.org
Notes to Editor
1. Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for the audio visual industries. Audio visual industries in this context means, the Broadcast, Film, Video and Interactive Media Industries. Skillset was the first Sector Skills Council to be licensed by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills and by Ministers in the devolved administrations in 2002 to tackle the skills and productivity challenge. Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) are independent, UK wide organisations developed by groups of influential employers in industry or business sectors of economic or strategic significance. SSCs are employer-led and actively involve trade unions, professional bodies and other stakeholders in the sector.
2. Key Findings of the ' Occupational Changes and Standards Prioritisation Report' identified a number of general issues including the implications of technological changes on the scope and focus of national occupational standards; and multi-tasking which is changing the nature of work roles.
28 November 2003
Technological advances and a greater emphasis on multi tasking are changing the nature of jobs in the audio visual industries according to research by Skillset, which has completed a major review of occupational standards for the industry to reflect these changing working patterns. The standards are based on industry needs and are used across the industry as recruitment and training tools. New standards for senior directors, producers, and grips have been produced with existing standards for film & TV production; design; hair & make up; costume; camera; lighting; sound; editing; broadcast journalism; radio production; and broadcast engineering updated.
Steve Smith, Managing Director of AFM Lighting, and a member of the standards for technical occupations steering group, said:
"Jobs are constantly changing and the Standards have to change with them and this can only be done from the inside. This review is helping to ensure the standards are relevant to today's needs and were developed by industry practitioners, but it's an ongoing process. They are not an unrealistic rigid ideal; they reflect actual working practices giving employers an easy to use, off the shelf resource which helps write job descriptions, conduct appraisals, and map the training development of staff. But standards have to be continually updated and that means people from the industry have to give up their time to shape them and our long term future."
Phil Wade, Managing Director of Picture Canning, winner of the B+ Company Development Award 2003, told us:
"We map our in house training against the Skillset standards. They are an essential tool for employers, many of which are small companies without HR facilities. They provide a breakdown of the array of jobs across sectors and the skills needed to do them, setting the standard for the entire industry which is invaluable in matching the expectations of people trying to get into the industry with what employers need from them."
The new standards have been approved by the regulatory authorities in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland and are available online at www.skillset.org .
SKILLSET PRESS OFFICE: Eve Ragout 020 7520 5752 / 07968 010 325 eve@skillset.org
Notes to Editor
1. Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for the audio visual industries. Audio visual industries in this context means, the Broadcast, Film, Video and Interactive Media Industries. Skillset was the first Sector Skills Council to be licensed by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills and by Ministers in the devolved administrations in 2002 to tackle the skills and productivity challenge. Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) are independent, UK wide organisations developed by groups of influential employers in industry or business sectors of economic or strategic significance. SSCs are employer-led and actively involve trade unions, professional bodies and other stakeholders in the sector.
2. Key Findings of the ' Occupational Changes and Standards Prioritisation Report' identified a number of general issues including the implications of technological changes on the scope and focus of national occupational standards; and multi-tasking which is changing the nature of work roles.
