Moving Up to 2nd Assistant Director
Moving Up to a 2nd Assistant Director
Free two-week training course to introduce you to the role of 2nd Assistant Director.
Moving Up to 2nd Assistant Director (2nd AD) is a free Skills Bootcamp supported by Sky Studios Elstree. The training will develop learners’ existing knowledge and skills to prepare them for 2nd AD work opportunities. All training is delivered by industry practitioners who are active in their fields.
Training takes place over two weeks face-to-face at our training centre in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. We are a five-minute walk from Chesham tube station on the Metropolitan line.
Each learner benefits from our continuing support and mentorship throughout and beyond the programme. As a part of the Skills Bootcamp, participants will experience an exclusive tour of Sky Studios Elstree, a talk from their Head of Operations, and the opportunity to join their talent pool.
Following completion of the Skills Bootcamp, participants join our own talent pool, All Spring Talent, where they will get regular job alerts with exciting external career opportunities. Alumni can access employment support from our dedicated Talent Manager through one-to-one catch-ups, CV guidance and interview practice.
Moving Up to 2nd AD is funded through the Department of Education and is managed by Hertfordshire’s Local Enterprise Partnership. To see their full list of Skills Bootcamps, refer to the Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal: https://www.hopinto.co.uk/skills-bootcamps/
Free two-week training course to introduce you to the role of 2nd AD.
Moving Up to 2nd AD is a free Skills Bootcamp supported by Sky Studios Elstree. The training will develop learners’ existing knowledge and skills to prepare them for 2nd AD work opportunities. All training is delivered by industry practitioners who are active in their fields.
Training takes place over two weeks face-to-face at our training centre in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. We are a five-minute walk from Chesham tube station on the Metropolitan line.
Each learner benefits from our continuing support and mentorship throughout and beyond the programme. As a part of the Skills Bootcamp, participants will experience an exclusive tour of Sky Studios Elstree, a talk from their Head of Operations, and the opportunity to join their talent pool.
Following completion of the Skills Bootcamp, participants join our own talent pool, All Spring Talent, where they will get regular job alerts with exciting external career opportunities. Alumni can access employment support from our dedicated Talent Manager through one-to-one catch-ups, CV guidance and interview practice.
Moving Up to 2nd AD is funded through the Department of Education and is managed by Hertfordshire’s Local Enterprise Partnership. To see their full list of Skills Bootcamps, refer to the Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal: https://www.hopinto.co.uk/skills-bootcamps/
UPCOMING TRAINING DATES
3rd – 14th February 2025 – applications open 16th December and close 17th January.
UPCOMING TRAINING DATES
3rd – 14th February 2025 – applications open 16th December and close 17th January.
ELIGIBILITY
– 2 years’ industry experience, preferably in scripted
– Minimum of 4 credits ideally as a 3rd AD or Set PA, or significant transferable skills
– Aged 19 years old and over
– Right to Work and Live in the UK
– Not in education, funded training or enrolled on another Skills Bootcamp
All Spring Media is committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, particularly those from an ethnic minorities background and lower socio-economic groups and those who identify as D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments for the application process.
ELIGIBILITY
– 2 years’ industry experience, preferably in scripted
– Minimum of 4 credits ideally as a 3rd AD or Set PA, or significant transferable skills
– Aged 19 years old and over
– Right to Work and Live in the UK
– Not in education, funded training or enrolled on another Skills Bootcamp
All Spring Media is committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, particularly those from an ethnic minorities background and lower socio-economic groups and those who identify as D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments for the application process.
TRAINING COVERED
– Role of the Assistant Directors
– Safeguarding and Child Licencing (P-A-R-T City and Guilds Qualification)
– Health and Safety with Legislation
– Production Paperwork and Reports
– Logisitics for Production Departments
– Scheduling and Managing a Shoot
– Wellbeing and Resilience
– Managing Teams
– Negotiation Skills
– Sustainable Production
TRAINING COVERED
– Role of the Assistant Directors
– Safeguarding and Child Licencing (P-A-R-T City and Guilds)
– Health and Safety with Legislation
– Production Paperwork and Reports
– Logisitics for Production Departments
– Scheduling and Managing a Shoot
– Wellbeing and Resilience
– Managing Teams
– Negotiation Skills
– Sustainable Production
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
– A tour of Sky Studios Elstree and talk from their Head of Operations
– Pastoral Support
– Regular Industry Updates
– Industry Insights from Trainers
– Alumni Network and Talent Pool
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
– Tour of Sky Studios Elstree
– Pastoral Support
– Regular Industry Updates
– Industry Insights from Trainers
– Alumni Network and Talent Pool
