Case Studies
The success of the audio visual industries is vital to the success of the UK economy. It is the skills and talents of people working in the industry which are the key to that success. In a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive global business environment, the UK audio visual workforce can set itself apart by meeting the skills challenges.
The audio visual industries are in the best position to identify the current and emerging skills needs for their sectors. For this reason, Skillset has used a sector-led approach, allowing the audio visual industries to take the lead in forming tailor-made business solutions.
This approach has also helped to create partnerships between industry and the education system. Until now, the supply-side in education - the colleges and universities, the qualifications bodies, the funding bodies, the government through targets - has dominated what gets delivered to industry by the education and skills development systems.
The sector-led approach - listening to what employers really need - is changing this.
The case studies below exemplify the successes resulting from working in this way.
Skillset and industry create UK's first ever TV skills strategy
Skillset's TV Skills Strategy will ensure that the industry has access to talented and trained people with the right skills to meet the challenges of the digital age now and in the future.
Read MoreNew film academies for UK film industry
Skillset has established the Skillset Screen Academy Network, enabling the industry to become more involved in shaping course content to reflect actual skills needs and to contribute more to the skills development of the workforce.
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.
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