Get the skills London’s creative employers are looking for—free. Skills Bootcamps offer flexible, industry-led training designed to help you return to work or step confidently into a new creative career. Part of the Government’s Skills for Life programme and supported by the Mayor of London, each course is co-designed with employers to ensure you gain real, job-ready skills that open doors across the creative sector.
Skills Bootcamp
Employability support is built into every Skills Bootcamp, including tailored help to secure interviews so you can put your new skills into action quickly. We work closely with employer partners to guarantee you an interview for a role paying between NMW and LLW upon completion of the programme. Training is delivered through a blend of in-person and online sessions.
OVERVIEW
The Creative Production Technician Skills Bootcamp is a 4-week hands-on programme preparing Londoners for careers in film, television, and live event production. Delivered with SHL London, it blends practical studio training with employability support, helping participants progress into work, apprenticeships, or further study through real production scenarios aligned with current industry standards.
Participants develop skills in lighting, camera operation, sound basics, and core production processes, alongside essential professional abilities such as communication, teamwork, and on-set etiquette. By the end of the programme, you will have produced a professional group advert, earned industry-recognised certifications, and built a portfolio supporting progression into junior production roles or further training.
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CAREER PATHS
Lighting Technician
Production Runner
AV Technician
Studio or Set Assistant
Grip or Rigger
Broadcast Assistant
Camera Assistant
Production Technician
Further Education
ENTRY CRITERIA
- Be aged 19 or over and currently living in London
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
- Possess basic English and Maths skills (ideally at Level 2 or equivalent)
- Show a clear and genuine interest in film, television, or live event production
- Be able to commit fully to attending all 4 weeks of scheduled training
- Be unemployed, self-employed and looking to upskill or move into a creative production role
- Be open to hands-on, practical learning in studio and on-set environments
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Health & Safety Course – nationally recognised workplace qualification demonstrating awareness of professional set and studio safety
- Certified PAT Testing Course – portable appliance testing accreditation enabling learners to safely check and maintain electrical equipment used in production
- Hands-on production experience using professional lighting, camera, and audio equipment in both studio and live environments
- Completed group advert project showcasing creative and technical skills, suitable for inclusion in a professional portfolio or showreel
- Employability workshops covering freelancing, CV writing, networking, personal branding, and building an online presence
- Upon successful completion, learners receive a Skills Bootcamp Certificate of Achievement
COURSE STRUCTURE
This Skills Bootcamp runs for 4 weeks, with sessions held 4–5 days per week (18 days total).
Each day lasts about 6 hours, combining classroom learning, studio practice, and on-set experience.
The course moves from core skills to hands-on production and post-production.
- Week 1: Induction, team building, Health & Safety certification, and introduction to studio lighting
- Week 2: Lighting design, PAT testing certification, and planning for the group advert project
- Week 3: On-set filming, lighting rigging, and teamwork at SHL Studios
- Week 4: Post-production, editing, employability workshops, and final project presentation
How Employers Benefit from the Creative Production Technician Skills Bootcamp
Unlock a pipeline of job-ready creative talent. Our Creative Production Technician Skills Bootcamp equips learners with the practical, technical and on-set skills employers need right now, from lighting and sound to camera operations and production workflows.
By partnering with us, you gain:
- ✅ Access to emerging talent
Learners are trained to industry standards and ready to step into production environments with confidence. - ✅ Skills shaped by your needs
The programme is co-designed with creative employers, ensuring graduates have the exact competencies you look for in entry-level production roles. - ✅ Reduced recruitment time and cost
You meet motivated candidates who have already demonstrated commitment, technical understanding and hands-on experience. - ✅ A guaranteed interview opportunity
Every learner who completes the programme is guaranteed an interview with an employer partner, helping you identify candidates quickly and efficiently. - ✅ Support for workforce diversity and inclusion
Bootcamps help open the industry to a wider talent pool, supporting your organisational diversity goals and strengthening the sector as a whole. - ✅ Future-proofed skills
From creative technologies to modern production techniques, learners are trained in the current tools and practices shaping the industry.