Skillset Cymru Training Framework for Audio Visual Industries

The Skillset Cymru Training Framework for the Audio Visual Industries has been launched, which is now open to all Wales-based freelancers and companies.

Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries (broadcast, film, video, interactive media and photo imaging). Jointly funded by the industry and government, it aims to make sure all UK audio visual industries have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time - so the industries remain competitive.

The scheme aims to support production companies and freelancers to enhance their skills in the challenging and constantly evolving audio visual industries, and has been developed in partnership with S4C and the Welsh Assembly Government.

For production companies -  a free training needs assessment from a Human Resource Development (HRD) advisor is on offer, which aims to identify their staff's training and development needs. There will also be a chance to apply for the funding of recommended courses.

For freelancers - individuals can apply to the Training Framework for bursaries to attend training courses. They can also apply for free training advice and guidance from a specialist sector training adviser, who will help assess training needs and direct to sources of financial support for training.

For further information on the Training Framework and to download an application form, please visit: www.skillset.org/trainingframework

OTHER SUPPORT FROM SKILLSET CYMRU

Training

- Management & Leadership Courses - new courses for the audio visual industries are now available, covering areas such as marketing, budgets & finance, staff and production management. For further information please visit: www.skillset.org.uk/uk/cymru

-  Industry Approved Courses & Training Providers - Skillset and the industry work together to identify training providers and courses that offer professional development to the existing workforce and new entrants. These include the Skillset Screen Academy Wales and Cyfle. For further information and to find training as a company or individual please contact Tel: 029 2045 2828 or visit: www.skillset.org.uk/training

-  New Entrant Training - Skillset finances a number of new entrant training courses in film, television, animation and post-production. These include work-placements with companies in Wales and internationally.

-  Training for Professionals - Skillset supports a range of training for industry professionals. It is currently focusing on the development of producers in Wales with courses running thoughout 2008 for companies or freelancers.

Careers Advice & Guidance

Skillset provides a specialist careers information, advice and guidance service for the broadcast, film, video, interactive media and photo imaging sectors, available to people living in Wales. For further information please contact Tel: 0800 0121 815 Email: walescareers@skillset.org or visit: www.skillset.org.uk/careers

Research

Skillset provides information for those interested in identifying key industry trends for the audio visual workforce. For further information please visit: www.skillset.org.uk/uk/cymru/industry_sectors

For further general information on Skillset Cymru please contact Skillset Cymru, 33-35 West Bute Street, Cardiff Bay CF10 5LH Tel: 029 2045 2828 Fax: 029 2048 9539 Email: cymru@skillset.org