Self-Guided Online, Virtual, and In-Person Training Courses
We have a comprehensive range of classroom, virtual and self-guided online courses that can be taken at a time that suits you.
Sophisticated management tools come as standard: with our self-guided online courses productions can onboard and manage multiple delegates, monitor their progress and send group messages from a single Management Dashboard.
All Courses
Risk Management of Productions (PSP)
The course is designed to give you a broad overview of the factors to consider when working with productions or events, including Health, Safety and environmental issues. The course will aim to explain why risk management is needed in the production process and give practical methods of how it should be tackled.
Who is it for?
For those who manage people, safety on production and/or complete/approve risk assessments. This includes Executive Producers, Production Executives, Line Producers, Series Producers, Producers, Assistant Producers, Directors of Photography, 1st Assistant Directors, 2nd Assistant Directors, 3rd AD, Production Managers, Production Coordinators, HODs.
Valid for 5 years
Part of the Production Safety Passport scheme (PSP)
Open Course and Company Course
Duration 6 hours
Fire Warden Theory
To equip delegates with the necessary information and training to perform their role effectively, including the role of a Fire Waden, emergency management, duties at the assembly point and fire prevention / good housekeeping.
Who is it for?
Anyone who will be undertaking the role of Fire Warden.
Valid for 3 years
Part of the Production Safety Passport scheme
Open Course and Company Course
Duration 2 hours
Risk Assessment in Production
Designed to give delegates an overview and knowledge on risk assessment and how they can be applied in a variety of production environments. The course will explain what a risk assessment is and the legal obligations and responsibilities of individuals. It will also give instruction and tips on how risk assessment should be undertaken and give delegates a chance to work through scenarios in a group setting.
Who is it for?
The course is designed for people who need to undertake and record risk assessments on production, whether that is someone new to risk assessment or experienced. Those roles may include: Heads of Department, Executive Producers, Production Executives, Line Producers, Series Producers, Producers, Assistant Producers, Directors of Photography, 1st Assistant Directors, 2nd Assistant Directors, 3rd AD, Production Managers, Production Coordinators etc.
Valid for 3 years
Open Course and Company Course
Duration 2.5 hours
RAW
This course will give users an introduction to health and safety in production. It will also act as a precursor to the Risk Management of Productions. The course aims to introduce candidates to safety basics such as legal requirements and risk assessment. It also aims to raise the awareness of health and safety on a production shoot, encourage crew to recognise when something is wrong and to change personal behaviours and attitudes towards health and safety while at work.
Who is it for?
The Risk Awareness (RAW) online course is aimed at those starting out on a production and in a non-managerial role.
Valid for 5 years
Part of the Production Safety Passport scheme (PSP)
Self-Guided
Duration approx. 60 minutes
Mental Health First Aid
As an MHFAider® you will gain the knowledge and skills to spot the signs of a person experiencing poor mental health, the confidence to start a conversation, and the tools to signpost to appropriate support.
You’ll learn how to guide individuals toward professional help, practice active listening and empathy, and have meaningful conversations that break down stigma. This training also covers the crucial aspects of setting boundaries, maintaining confidentiality, and prioritising your own self-care.
Who is it for?
For anyone that wishes to have a deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing
Valid for 3 years
Open Course (only in person)
Duration 2 full days
Senior Managers’ Briefing
The Senior Managers Safety Briefing is a succinct presentation on current health and safety issues. It has the precise aim of revitalising health and safety thinking in your organisation. The briefing will look at your risk profile and outline the benefits of having a proactive health and safety strategy.
It will give you an opportunity to discuss and learn about current health and safety issues of concern and the likely effects of new health and safety legislation.
Who is it for?
The course is for Chief Executives, Directors, Senior Production Executives and other senior staff with health and safety responsibilities.
Valid for 5 years
Part of the Production Safety Passport scheme (PSP)
Company Course only
Duration 2 hours
Safe Design and Construction of Sets
The course has been designed to help people understand key health and safety issues involved in design and construction safety relating to productions. The course emphasises the importance of identifying the hazards associated within the design, manufacture and build, as well the rigging & de-rigging of production sets.
Who is it for?
The course is aimed at Production Designers, Art Directors, Games Designers, Prop Buyers, Construction Managers, and Riggers etc. Essentially anyone who may be involved in the design, manufacture, build or purchase of any of the elements associated with a production set
Valid for 3 years
Company Course only
Duration 6 hours
Manual Handling for Production (PSP)
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of loads can cause a range of injuries – from back problems to other musculoskeletal disorders. Training to lift and carry correctly forms an important part of reducing manual handling risks. This course is intended to give a very practical understanding of the risks involved and control measures required for lifting and carrying activities.
Who is it for?
Anyone who is likely to lift or carry as part of their daily role.
Valid for 5 years
Part of the Production Safety Passport scheme
Company Course only
Duration 2 hours
Manual Handling
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of loads can cause a range of injuries – from back problems to other musculoskeletal disorders. Training to lift and carry correctly forms an important part of reducing manual handling risks. This course is intended to give a very practical understanding of the risks involved and control measures required for lifting and carrying activities.
Who is it for?
Anyone who is likely to lift or carry as part of their daily role.
Valid for 3 years
Company Course only
Duration 2 hours
Sustainability in Production
This course is designed to help productions become more sustainable, whilst providing the tools to help ensure a lasting impact is made. The course will explore practical solutions that can help to tackle and identify the biggest emitters in a production, including transport, power, and materials.
Who is it for?
The course is designed for people who are responsible for ensuring the production is sustainable. Those roles may include: HODs, Executive Producers, Line Producers, Series Producers, Producers, Assistant Producers, Directors of Photography, 1st Assistant Directors, 2nd ADs, 3rd ADs, Production Managers, Production Coordinators, Transport Captains and Location Managers.
Valid for 3 years
Open or Company Course
Duration 2 hours
Display Screen Equipment
Explore the principles of ergonomics and how they can be applied to your workspace, including topics such as posture, desk and chair setup, lighting, and computer placement, as well as strategies for taking breaks and staying active throughout the workday.
Our Workstation Ergonomics Awareness Course is designed to help you understand the importance of ergonomics in the workplace, particularly when it comes to designing and setting up a workstation that is safe, comfortable, and conducive to productivity.
Who is it for?
For anyone who works from a desk or with a screen, regardless of if that is within an office or at home.
Self-Guided
Duration approx. 60 minutes
Asbestos Awareness
This course will give production staff a practical understanding of the potential hazards of asbestos and the precautions necessary to control exposure. The course will look at how to identify the different types of asbestos and their properties, where it can be identified and where it is commonly found on productions.
Who is it for?
Production Execs, Producers, Productions Managers, Directors, 1st ADs, Location managers, Construction managers, Designers and other production HODs.
Valid for 3 years
Company Course only
Duration 2 hours
Psychological Safety in Productions
We have two Psychological Safety in Productions courses.
The course Working with Vulnerable Contributors aims to Identify and capture programme-related psychological risks by engaging with vulnerable contributors in a sensitive and constructive manner. The course also aims to help those involve protect their own mental wellbeing and build resilience.
The course Working with Difficult Content (e.g. imagery or audio) aims to bring awareness of the possible psychological impact of working with difficult content and the signs and reactions to look out for. It is intended to help create proactive working practices, and to minimise exposure to difficult content that may cause a psychological impact.
Company Course only
Safe Management of Outside Broadcasts (PSP)
This course is designed to give you a broad overview of the Health & Safety issues to be considered when working on outside broadcasts.
This course will explain why health and safety is needed and will give practical methods of how it should be managed. The exact course content can be tailored to suit the organisation and type of OB operation involved, whether it’s large scale such as the Olympics or a much smaller local operation.
Who is it for?
Anyone responsible for setting up and managing outside broadcasts including production staff, project managers, broadcast engineers, engineering managers, operations managers etc.
Valid for 5 years
Part of the Production Safety Passport scheme
Company Course only
Safe Management of Studios
This course is designed to give you a broad overview of the Health and Safety issues to be considered when working in a studio.
This course will explain why health and safety is needed and will give practical methods of how safety should be managed. The exact course content can be tailored to suit the organisation and operations of each studio and the participants on the course.
Who is it for?
Studio Operation Managers, Studio Managers, Studio Engineers, Studio Technicians, Turnaround Managers, Scenic staff, Studio crew. All programme makers who are interested in learning about risk management in television production work.
Valid for 3 years
Company Course only
Safe Management of Live Events
This course is designed to give you a broad overview of the Health & Safety issues to be considered when producing live music or major events.
After the course you should be able to identify potential hazards likely to be associated with the production and outside broadcast of such events.
Who is it for?
The course is aimed at staff working mainly in music production, from Producers through to Broadcast Assistants.
Essentially anyone who could be responsible at some point for the production or tasked with the conducting and recording Risk Assessments for live events.
Valid for 3 years
Company Course only
Safe Working with Camera and Lights
The course has been designed to give a broad overview and understanding of the key health and safety issues and responsibilities involving cameras, lights and sound during the making, shooting and recording of productions, whether on location, in studios, theatres, or on film stages.
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at DOPs, Lighting Directors, Cameramen, Grips, Gaffers, Best Boys, Production Electricians, Sound Supervisors and Recordists etc and anyone involved in the setting up of the power supply, the design and build of the lighting rig, the direction and undertaking of the camera work and sound recording on a production.
Valid for 3 years
Company Course only
Introduction to Production Safety
This safety course is specifically designed for students pursuing studies in media, TV, and film, and who are preparing to enter the dynamic and fast-paced world of the television and film industries. It provides a foundational understanding of the safety responsibilities that individuals carry on set and in production environments.
Through engaging content and practical examples, students will learn the importance of fostering a strong safety culture, recognizing potential hazards, and understanding their role in maintaining a safe working environment. The course emphasizes that safety is not just a legal obligation but a shared responsibility that contributes to the wellbeing of everyone involved in a production
Who is it for?
The course is designed for students who are currently studying to enter the media, entertainment, TV and Film industries.
Valid for 3 years
Company Course only
Open Courses
Delivered virtually or in person by a trainer – simply book places for your preferred date and we’ll take care of the rest.
Want to book multiple places or have a course delivered in house?
Booking multiple places? It might be more cost-effective to buy a Company Course.
You can choose dates and times to suit you and both virtual and in-person options are available. Courses can be delivered at your premises or we can arrange a venue.
Online, Self-Guided Courses
These courses are entirely online and can be taken at a time that suits the user. They don’t need to be completed in one sitting.
Onboard and Manage Multiple Users
ONLINE RISK AWARENESS (RAW)
This online course is aimed primarily at those starting out on a production and in a non-managerial role.
This course will enable programme makers to fulfil their due diligence requirements for risk assessment training and also acts as a precursor to the Risk Management of Productions face-to-face/online course for those with designated responsibilities for formal risk assessments.
The course also aims to raise the awareness of health and safety on a production shoot, encourage crew to recognise when something is wrong, to change personal behaviours and attitudes towards health and safety while at work and to encourage behaviour-based safety. This fully-accredited course also earns a Production Safety Passport.
DSE WORKSPACE ERGONOMICS
Many of us spend a significant portion of our day sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen.
Unfortunately, poor ergonomics can lead to a range of health problems, from eye strain and headaches to back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other musculoskeletal disorders.
Explore the principles of ergonomics and how they can be applied to your workspace, including topics such as posture, desk and chair setup, lighting, and computer placement, as well as strategies for taking breaks and staying active throughout the workday.
Our Workstation Ergonomics Awareness Course is designed to help you understand the importance of ergonomics in the workplace, particularly when it comes to designing and setting up a workstation that is safe, comfortable, and conducive to productivity.
OTHER COURSES
We host our courses at our central London health and safety training venue and our Kent training facility, and we also offer on-site training at your premises or online.
Our qualified health and safety instructors will deliver the theory and the practical skills to equip you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to stay safe under any circumstance.
We are always adding new TV and film health and safety courses to our roster and will be adding more online and mixed-content courses over the year.
Online resources, email and telephone advice and our full time and associate team of safety consultants
Phone and email answers to your safety questions and help with risk assessments and other documentation
How does your production safety measure up? Our free, online safety healthcheck can help identify gaps.
Advice Hub - an interactive source for safety guidance documents and support, available to clients 24/7
Our onsite support consultants work with you to help achieve your goals while keeping the workplace safe
Over 250 TV production companies, broadcasters and studios retain us to provide all their safety support
OTHER COURSES
We host our courses at our central London health and safety training venue and our Kent training facility, and we also offer on-site training at your premises or online.
Our qualified health and safety instructors will deliver the theory and the practical skills to equip you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to stay safe under any circumstance.
We are always adding new TV and film health and safety courses to our roster and will be adding more online and mixed-content courses over the year.
Online resources, email and telephone advice and our full time and associate team of safety consultants
Phone and email answers to your safety questions and help with risk assessments and other documentation
How does your production safety measure up? Our free, online safety healthcheck can help identify gaps.
Advice Hub - an interactive source for safety guidance documents and support, available to clients 24/7
Our onsite support consultants work with you to help achieve your goals while keeping the workplace safe
Over 250 TV production companies, broadcasters and studios retain us to provide all their safety support
