Screen Skills - Covid Training
This online module, from Screen Skills, is for those working on film and TV productions during the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s designed for freelancers and crew to explain your personal responsibility in reducing the risk of coronavirus and prepare you for the safety measures productions are taking.
The training was devised from official guidance compiled by industry with a focus on film and high-end TV. This means some of the language is specific to film and high-end TV but anyone working in physical production can take the module and benefit from it.
We would like all students to complete this as part of their induction, please submit your certificate via assignment tab in Teams. You should also include a summary of your learning within production folders/ blog for the appropriate module(s).
i.e. Film Production Skills, Professional Practice, CWBP
Follow link below to access training (free)
Estimated time: 40 minutes (module) + 20 minutes (assessment test)
FILM UCW Guidlines for Film Production
After completing this training we would also like to get your input on how you think we can make your film shoots safer, with regards to reducing the potential of spreading Covid-19. We will be asking for your input in class and through Teams. Please also take a look at some of industry articles and guidelines below.
Weston College / UCW is encouraging staff and students to download the NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app. Click here to find out more and download: https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/nhs-covid-19/
Equipment will need to be booked out in advance and collected at allocated times. At the moment there is a 72 hour window before this equipment can be rebooked out.
Equipment should not be shared between crew, each crew member should book, use and be solely responsible for using that item of equipment, as per guidance in Screen Skills training.
This visual digest of coronavirus guidance by Screen Skills (below) is an excellent prompt when planning your productions. Download pdf
Related articles, forums and advice
The Production Guild - Covid 19 Advice + lots of good links and resources
BECTU - Media & Entertainment Union - Coronavirus, advice on returning to workplaces
FILM LONDON - COVID 19 - GUIDELINES - FILMING ON LOCATION IN LONDON
Where in the World Has Production Resumed? Part 1 of Our Complete Guide (Variety) Plus Part 2 - with Focus on Europe inc UK