Bectu run bite sized training sessions online
During lockdown Bectu has been running a new, free, bitesize vocational learning programme that supports members in the creative industries keep up to date with knowledge and skills.
Broadcasting Entertainment Communications and Theatre Union (BECTU)
Nov
14
2019
Promoting a culture of safety
Keith Hatch has been involved with live events for over 20 years and in this blog he talks about BECTU's Creative Industries Safety Passport.
May
24
2019
Developing my career in film production
BECTU member Lynsey Cosford recently took part on a Feature Film Production Management course arranged through her union.
Finding a future at the Beeb
BBC apprentice Thomas Cave is sure that playing a part in BECTU’s young members’ forum will help him develop his career once he completes his apprenticeship with the national broadcaster.
BECTU event helps apprentices “Find your future”
Media and entertainment union BECTU is holding a free careers fair in March for 16-24 year olds interested in working as an apprentice or trainee in film, TV, theatre or live events.
Opening up opportunities in film and TV with BECTU
Dozens of unemployed people got on the first rung of careers ladder in film and television with the help of health and safety training delivered by media and entertainment union BECTU (now part of Prospect) at specialist ‘bootcamps’ last year.
BECTU backs new deal for tech trainees
Media and entertainment union BECTU (now part of Prospect) has played a key role in the development of the brand new Creative Venue Technician apprenticeship standard for the theatre and arts centre technicians of the future. Since its launch in June 2015, the Trailblazer consortium has been steered...
The Learning Show must go on
Britain’s film, television, cinema, digital and theatre workers are always going to need to improve the skills they have and develop the ones they don’t – which is why there is such a thriving learning and development operation at media and entertainment union BECTU. After starting work in the...
Jun
28
2017
First Aid in Remote Locations
Around a month ago, I received an email from BECTU, offering members a First Aid on Location course, which had been subsidised by Creative Skillset. Being a film maker and having a particular interest in working in hazardous environments, there was no way I was letting an incredible opportunity like...
BECTU event to help Apprentices "Find Your Future"
BECTU, the media and entertainment union, are keen to support young people looking to follow careers in the arts. The union is holding an event in central London to support young people learn more about how to find the right career pathways. The 'Find Your Future' event is aimed at new entrants looking to pursue apprenticeship and trainee...