Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries (broadcast, film, video, interactive media and photo imaging). Jointly funded by industry and government, they make sure that the UK industry has the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. They approve and accredit courses and training providers on the basis of quality and relevance to industry. Click the Skillset logo for more information on funding and training.

Apply for Screen Bursaries directly via Skillset: Bursaries of up to 80% of the costs of training, up to a maximum of £800, are available to freelancers and employees in the UK’s audiovisual industries and supports existing professionals to undertake training in the following areas:

• Business Skills
• Technical and Craft Skills
• Health and Safety

The scheme, a joint initiative by Skillset and Film London, will run until the end of March 2008 and can be used for attending VET courses not already covered by Skillset’s Film Skills Fund or TV Freelance Fund.

1. Bookings must be made in writing.
2. Places cannot be confirmed unless the booking is accompanied by a minimum deposit of 50% of the course fee.For bookings of funded places the deposit is 100% of the funded rate fee.
3. Full settlement must be made 3 working days prior to the commencement of training.
4. VET will e-mail confirmation of booking upon receipt of the deposit.
5. Joining instructions will be sent directly to the individual trainees nearer the date of the course.
6. VAT invoices will be sent by post nearer the date of the course.
7. VET reserves the right to cancel courses at any time and to transfer confirmed bookings to rescheduled dates. Clients unable to attend the rescheduled course will be entitled to a refund. In the event of client cancellation notice received less than 7 working days prior to commencement of training VET reserves the right to impose a 50% cancellation fee. When notification is less than 3 days the cancellation fee is 100% of the full course fee.