Post production training scheme announced
17 May 2004
A new structured entry scheme for broadcast post production juniors was announced today. First Post is a joint initiative by PPTI, Skillset, ChEFF and UK Post. It is supported by IVCA, BKSTS and APRS. Initially 20 to 25 trainees will take part, benefiting from modular training covering customer management and commercial knowledge as well as technical skills. The scheme will receive its funding from the London Development Agency and starts in October.
Charles Leonard, Managing Director of NATS and UK Post board member, said:
"This is a groundbreaking project. Structured new entrant schemes have existed in production for many years but never in post. Getting it off the ground has been a collective effort and it will provide a collective benefit. As well as launching the careers of the trainees involved and benefiting the selected companies they will be working for, First Post will act as a blueprint for other businesses to follow in their training and development approach. "
Rowan Bray, General Manager of DGP Ltd and PPTI committee member, said:
"The PPTI has worked with Skillset and other bodies to try and adjust the imbalance of funding in the sector and ensure that post production is supported. The high standards of specialist training demanded by the industry have helped to establish London as the pre-eminent world centre for post production. But as systems change we have to invest increasing funds to support our talent to ensure we retain that position. This initiative will go a long way to meeting that funding need."
Kate O'Connor, Executive Director - Policy and Development, Deputy Chief Executive of Skillset, said:
"Overall the current entry system is haphazard and the training ad hoc. First Post is an industry led scheme to address that, providing the sector with skilled trainees who have received a structured grounding in how the post production business works. And it won't just be about technical expertise. There will be modules on client services and business awareness so that trainees are all rounders, which is exactly what's needed. "
Neil Hatton, Managing Director of Frontier Post, PPTI committee member and UK Post board member, said:
Post production companies will be intrinsically involved in deciding the content of the course, so the trainees will receive precisely the right blend of skills to benefit both themselves and their companies."
All trainees will be managed centrally and detailed selection process criteria, for both trainees and companies, published in the autumn. For further information on First Post contact Skillset: Triston Wallace - tristonw@skillset.org / 020 7520 5757.
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For more information please contact the SKILLSET press office:
Eve Ragout 020 7520 5752 / 07968 010 325 eve@skillset.org
Notes to Editor
1. Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries: audio visual industries in this context means, Broadcast, Film, Video, Interactive Media and Photo Imaging. 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. The Chief Engineers of Facilities Forum represents the views of the UK TV facilities industry on engineering and operational matters. It provides a focal point for dialogue with the broadcasters, standards bodies, government organisations, manufacturers, and equipment suppliers as well as between its own member companies.
3. The International Visual Communication Association is the largest trade body of its kind in Europe for everyone involved in the diverse and influential world of business media. Membership is essential for clients, creatives and service providers who wish to succeed in the new Millennium. The Association is at the cutting edge of development in business communication and we represent the very best of both new and traditional media skills.
4. The Mission statement for the British Kinematograph Sound and Television Society is "to encourage, sustain, educate, train and represent all those who, creatively or technologically, are involved - creatively or technologically - in the business of providing moving images and associated crafts in any form and through any media. The Society is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in these fields. Whilst remaining independent of all governmental and commercial organisations, it is active in fostering co-operation with other societies in the industry and in promoting its aims throughout the world."
5. The Association of Professional Recording Services promotes the highest standards of professionalism and quality within the audio industry. Its members are recording studios, post-production houses, mastering, replication and other music facilities and providers of education and training, as well as audio engineers, manufacturers', suppliers and consultants. Its primary aim is to develop and maintain excellence at all levels within the audio industry
6. The Post Production Training Initiative is a group of like minded facility heads who have resolved to address issues of training in the business. Representing the post-production houses in all genres the group endeavours to raise the awareness of training provision in the sector, find funding, organise training provision, and reach out to training providers to ensure the recognisably high standards of excellence in post-production are maintained.
7. UK Post is the trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of all those involved in the creation and manipulation of images and sound for the broadcast and feature film industries. The sector embraces companies involved in visual effects, visual and audio special effects, animation, picture and sound editing services, computer generated images and interactive media. UK Post will act as a strategic lobbying body, support mechanism and voice for the sector, particularly in the areas of :
a. Fiscal, legislative and workforce issues, and technical standards
b. Promotion of the sector both internationally and domestically
Charles Leonard, Managing Director of NATS and UK Post board member, said:
"This is a groundbreaking project. Structured new entrant schemes have existed in production for many years but never in post. Getting it off the ground has been a collective effort and it will provide a collective benefit. As well as launching the careers of the trainees involved and benefiting the selected companies they will be working for, First Post will act as a blueprint for other businesses to follow in their training and development approach. "
Rowan Bray, General Manager of DGP Ltd and PPTI committee member, said:
Kate O'Connor, Executive Director - Policy and Development, Deputy Chief Executive of Skillset, said:
"Overall the current entry system is haphazard and the training ad hoc. First Post is an industry led scheme to address that, providing the sector with skilled trainees who have received a structured grounding in how the post production business works. And it won't just be about technical expertise. There will be modules on client services and business awareness so that trainees are all rounders, which is exactly what's needed. "
Neil Hatton, Managing Director of Frontier Post, PPTI committee member and UK Post board member, said:
All trainees will be managed centrally and detailed selection process criteria, for both trainees and companies, published in the autumn. For further information on First Post contact Skillset: Triston Wallace - tristonw@skillset.org / 020 7520 5757.
For more information please contact the SKILLSET press office:
Eve Ragout 020 7520 5752 / 07968 010 325 eve@skillset.org
Notes to Editor
1. Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries: audio visual industries in this context means, Broadcast, Film, Video, Interactive Media and Photo Imaging. 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. The Chief Engineers of Facilities Forum represents the views of the UK TV facilities industry on engineering and operational matters. It provides a focal point for dialogue with the broadcasters, standards bodies, government organisations, manufacturers, and equipment suppliers as well as between its own member companies.
3. The International Visual Communication Association is the largest trade body of its kind in Europe for everyone involved in the diverse and influential world of business media. Membership is essential for clients, creatives and service providers who wish to succeed in the new Millennium. The Association is at the cutting edge of development in business communication and we represent the very best of both new and traditional media skills.
4. The Mission statement for the British Kinematograph Sound and Television Society is "to encourage, sustain, educate, train and represent all those who, creatively or technologically, are involved - creatively or technologically - in the business of providing moving images and associated crafts in any form and through any media. The Society is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in these fields. Whilst remaining independent of all governmental and commercial organisations, it is active in fostering co-operation with other societies in the industry and in promoting its aims throughout the world."
5. The Association of Professional Recording Services promotes the highest standards of professionalism and quality within the audio industry. Its members are recording studios, post-production houses, mastering, replication and other music facilities and providers of education and training, as well as audio engineers, manufacturers', suppliers and consultants. Its primary aim is to develop and maintain excellence at all levels within the audio industry
6. The Post Production Training Initiative is a group of like minded facility heads who have resolved to address issues of training in the business. Representing the post-production houses in all genres the group endeavours to raise the awareness of training provision in the sector, find funding, organise training provision, and reach out to training providers to ensure the recognisably high standards of excellence in post-production are maintained.
7. UK Post is the trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of all those involved in the creation and manipulation of images and sound for the broadcast and feature film industries. The sector embraces companies involved in visual effects, visual and audio special effects, animation, picture and sound editing services, computer generated images and interactive media. UK Post will act as a strategic lobbying body, support mechanism and voice for the sector, particularly in the areas of :
a. Fiscal, legislative and workforce issues, and technical standards
b. Promotion of the sector both internationally and domestically