Engaging with industry
The creative media industries are at the heart of our policy development. We are jointly funded by industry and government, and industry representatives comprise Skillset's governing structure. All our funding schemes and projects are delivered with industry guidance and support.
We consult with our industries through our research, our consultations, our sector and regional industry panels and our task focus groups. Helping to bridge the gap between industry and education, we then articulate industry needs to the education and skills providers.
We provide information about the challenges that face the industries and what we need to do to overcome them. We also offer impartial media careers advice for aspiring new entrants and established industry professionals, online, face to face and over the phone.
For more information about our engagement with the creative media industries, see below.
Skillset's Governance Structure
Skillset works with key industry partners as well as experts in particular fields to progress its work. To ensure the close involvement of industry in our work, we use a number of distinct formal groups.
Read MoreBBC and Skillset set framework for collaboration on skills
The BBC and Skillset have made a commitment to work together to promote education and learning across the creative media industry in order to stimulate creativity and cultural excellence.
Read MoreStandards
Skillset develops and maintains National Occupational Standards (NOS) for all occupations across the creative media industries. The standards are written in conjunction with a wide variety of employers and employees who work in the industry.
Read MoreResearch
Before the skills needs of the creative media industries can be addressed, they must first be identified. Our research programme is endorsed by our industry.
Read MoreFilm industry backs mandatory levy to fund skills development
Skillset collects the SIF levy on film production to support the professional development of those working in production. This voluntary levy will soon be made mandatory, with full industry backing.
Read MoreCareers information, advice and guidance
High quality and industry accurate Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) is essential to our industries. Skillset Careers is the specialist careers information, advice and guidance service for the Audio Visual industries.
Read MoreThe Broadcast Training and Skills Regulator
The Broadcast Training and Skills Regulator (BTSR) is a new body established in 2005 in a joint initiative between Ofcom, UK television and radio broadcasters and Skillset.
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