Discover the UK’s First Ever National Occupational Standards for the Screen Industries
The standards and checklists have been developed after significant consultation with crew and industry bodies working on productions in the UK and abroad. Combining insights from those on the ground with the training specialism of ScreenSkills, the sustainability expertise of BAFTA Albert, and support and investment from the BFI through its Skills Fund awarding National Lottery funding.
Until now, there’s been no structure for what sustainability roles could look like on set. These new resources set out clear, responsibilities for sustainability roles on set and help productions hire confidently, train effectively, and support career progression.
What’s new
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National Occupational Standards
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Skills checklists for a three-tiered scalable sustainability department dependent on the size of production
- Job profiles to provide information about how to start a career in sustainability in film and TV, supported by Into Film.
Highlights
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Completely free to access via ScreenSkills
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Developed with real life insights from crew and production teams
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Backed by extensive consultation and expert knowledge
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These resources will help to protect our environment, reduce carbon emissions and create a more climate conscious production sector
The Skills Checklist
The new skills checklists set out a three-tiered sustainability department and are a practical recruitment and training tool for producers looking to hire and upskill sustainability leads, coordinators, and assistants. They can also be used by crew to understand the skills and responsibilities expected in their roles.