Further Skillset funding will be available later in 2008. Full details will be posted here when they become available.

If you'd like you register your interest in Skillset funding, please email training@bbc.co.uk listing your full name, a contact telephone number, and the skills area you're interested in developing, and we'll let you know when the funding is confirmed.

Alteratively please keep an eye out here for further updates and once course dates are confirmed please submit your application (see sections below before making your application).



Criteria for Discount

All those who benefit from the Skillset Television Freelance Fund must be working in the UK television industry, and are able to demonstrate relevant professional experience of working in the audio-visual industries.

These industries include broadcast, film, video, interactive media, computer games, animation and photo imaging. If you are not sure if you are eligible you should speak to the training provider before completing this declaration.

• I am currently employed on a fixed term contract of not more than 364 days
• I am currently in employment but can evidence that I have been given a date for the termination of my employment and will become a freelancer
• I am not currently working but have previous professional working experience in the industry

The following people are not eligible for support:

• Those who are on one or a series of renewable contracts with one employer in the industry lasting more than 364 days
• Actors
• Presenters
• Those in full time education
• Non UK residents, this includes international students

Booking Information

For more information please contact training@bbc.co.uk or call
0870 122 0216.

Once funding details are advertsied on this page and you are ready to make an application, as a requirement of the Freelance Training Programme, you must complete and fax the BBC Booking Form, Freelance Declaration Form and a copy of your CV to us. You must read and agree to our standard terms and conditions.

Once you application is received, we are required to review these and will inform you if you qualify for the funding asap.

Subject to the funding being approved we will require payment from you upfront - before the start of the course.