Freelance Foundations: Practical Strategies for Tackling Bullying and Harassment
Course date: Monday 18 November 2024
Application deadline: Wednesday 6 November 2024
Our Freelance Foundations courses are designed to equip you with the essential skills to help you thrive as a freelancer.
The nature of working on a production means that freelance workers often do not have access to an HR department they can consult if experiencing such issues. This course has been designed to give freelance practitioners the knowledge they need to be able to identify and deal with bulling and harassment at work.
This training will identify common examples of bullying and harassment and will provide proactive steps to manage behaviour both formally and informally, and practical and ethical guidance on both making and handling a complaint.
By the end of this session you should:
> Know the separate definitions of bullying and harassment with a broad understanding of the law in this area
> Identify examples of both bullying and harassment (both obvious and non-obvious)
> Understand the importance of managing behaviour
> Apply de-escalation techniques
> Know when and how to use escalation processes.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for freelance film & TV practitioners new to the industry and in all departments.
Tutor:
This course is delivered by Michelle White, an experienced and qualified Positive Psychologist and member of British Psychological Society (BPS).
Eligibility:
This session is specifically for new entrants to the Film & TV Industry 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, or looking to work, 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.
> Applications will be assessed and we will prioritise those who are early stage freelancers
> If we receive more eligible applications than spaces available, we will endeavour to schedule additional training sessions at a later date (subject to funding)
> Places are provided free of charge but are worth a considerable amount. Please only apply if you can commit to attending the session.
This course is funded by Screen Scotland, BFI, BBC and Scottish Union Learning, in partnership with BECTU.
If you have any queries please email vision@bectu.org.uk
