Programme details
Up to £10,500 per trainee is available to support electrical trainees from under-represented groups for both short course qualifications and work-based learning.
Includes a contribution of up to £325 per week towards a salary for up to 20 weeks (£6,500) plus £4,000 towards the cost of short courses. Trainees must take part in both short course training and work-based learning for the funds to be claimed.
Courses often supported, dependent on the individuals’ requirements, include City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations, IPAF Working at heights, PAT testing, 18th edition, etc
To maximise access to funding, placements are limited to one electrical trainee per production.
ScreenSkills have supported me by providing funding towards professional qualifications. So far, I’ve obtained my IPAF, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Building regulations. In the new year I’m booked on to the Part P Domestic Installer training which will help towards becoming a fully qualified electrician.
Potential trainee information
The programme is structured so that productions nominate their own candidates, which means trainees aren’t able to apply independently.
Firstly, we’re happy to keep a trainee’s CV on file, and if a production doesn’t already have someone in mind, we can suggest individuals who have previously expressed interest. Secondly, when applying for a high-end TV electrical trainee role, you can mention the programme and ask the production team to get in touch with us for more information.
Finally, we highly recommend checking out the lighting technician skills checklist.
For more information, contact HETV.Electrical.trainee@screenskills.com