Training Manager Training Programme
Dates: Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th August 2026.
Application Deadline: Monday 27 July, 0900
Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully recruit, manage and support trainees on film and television productions.
Programme Content:
This practical course explores industry best practice for Training Managers, covering every stage of the trainee journey – from inclusive recruitment and onboarding to programme delivery and evaluation.
Participants will gain the tools and confidence to work effectively with productions, create positive learning experiences and support trainees to achieve their full potential.
What you’ll learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
– Apply best practice in recruitment, selection and onboarding
– Design and deliver effective training programmes that meet production and trainee needs
– Understand how best to support trainees
– Monitor trainee progress, evaluate outcomes and adapt programmes to maximise impact.
– Create inclusive, supportive learning environments that help develop crew in Scotland
Whether you’re already working as a Training Manager or aspiring to become one, this course will provide practical guidance to deliver quality training programmes across Scotland’s film and TV industry
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for both experienced Training Managers looking to strengthen their practice and those interested in moving into the role. This training is recommended for people with a minimum of three years professional industry experience and experience of supervising / managing others or existing experience as a Training Manager.
Tutors:
Amy Shaw, BECTU Vision Co-Manager
Amy’s career journey started with working in production roles where she gained extensive experience across scripted and unscripted productions in Scotland for more than a decade. After the birth of her children, Amy transitioned her career to suit her newfound responsibilities and became a Freelance Training Manager, contributing to programs like Jumpcut, City Futures and two seasons of the Outlander Training Programme before joining BECTU Vision as a Co-Manager alongside Linda Fraser.
Rhizanne Cyrus, HR Consultant
Rhizanne is an experienced HR professional with experience delivering HR across multiple sectors including Media, Travel & Tourism, Ecommerce, Aviation, Retail and Healthcare. With 10 years’ experience in HR, in a variety of roles, Rhizanne has experience of HR from both sides and is currently a HR consultant providing HR services to companies within the TV, Film & creative industry.
Michelle White, 6ft from the Spotlight Co-Director, Psychologist & Coach
Michelle holds an MSc in Coaching Psychology and works with individuals and organisations to develop the resilient and healthy approaches which underpin creative, psychologically safe and sustainable working environments. She has over 18 years’ experience of leading teams within the film events and exhibition sector for organisations, such as the BFI, the London Film Festival and DDA Live.
Eli Beaton – Project Lead, TAP https://www.heloisebeatontv.com/
Eli began her career on the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme before spending over a decade producing factual content, from the revival of Ready Steady, Cook, to current affairs and investigative content including Question Time, and Watchdog. In 2024, Eli was appointed Project Lead of the TV Access Project, an alliance of the ten largest broadcasters and streamers in the UK, leading the collaboration towards the goal of full inclusion by 2030.
Klarissa Webster, Deaf Awareness, Solar Bear
Klarissa graduated from Dundee Jordanstone College of Art and from then worked as a Visual Artist and a Youth Worker. She has worked in several different community centres and delivered many creative workshops. After participating in Solar Reels last year, Klarissa has transitioned her career towards the screen industry and got involved in further training and programmes in the industry. Since then, Klarissa has written and directed 2 short films and has been involved in several short films as 1st AD, 1st AC, Editor and Production Assistant.
ESOL Scotland – https://esolscotland.co.uk/
ESOL Scotland is a Scottish non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting English language learning. Operating out of Glasgow, they provide community-based English classes, train teachers, and help other organisations manage their own ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provisions.
Eligibility:
The programme is specifically for established film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. BECTU opportunities for those in other areas of the UK can be found here: England, Wales.
· Applicants should be based and working freelance in film and television in Scotland.
· Students are not eligible for this training.
Selection:
· As this is a workshop style course, there are a limited number of spaces available to allow participants the opportunity to interact and ask questions.
· Places are provided free of charge but are worth a considerable amount. Please only apply if you are committed to becoming a Training Manager and are able to attend all the sessions. Priority allocation will be given to those with evidence of commitment to the role.
Access:
· The training room will take place in-person in Glasgow.
· Access requirements can be arranged for those selected.
This activity is funded by Screen Scotland, BFI Skills Cluster Fund, BBC and Scottish Union Learning in partnership with Bectu.
If you have any queries please email vision@bectu.org.uk