56 CinÉireann / May 2018
TRAINING
Northern Ireland Screen intends to run a skills development scheme called Craft and Technical Skills 2018. The scheme will provide a training opportunity for one person in the Electrical department.
Craft and Technical Skills 2018 is a paid placement scheme (NMW/NLW) and the participant will gain experience on Northern Ireland Screen funded film and television projects.
Where is it based?
The scheme and placements will be based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and participants will be expected to base themselves in Northern Ireland for the duration of the scheme.
Who is eligible to apply?
You are eligible to apply if you can answer YES to these three questions:
- Are you a legal resident of the UK?
- Do you have a City & Guilds 236 part 1 & 2, achievement measurement 1&2 or equivalent NVQ Level, or currently completing the course “Electrical Installation – Apprenticeship NI (Level 3)”
- Are you available to participate in the scheme full time from June 2018 – August 2018. If you are currently completing the Electrical Installation Apprenticeship NI course, it will be possible to attend day release.
If you cannot answer YES to these three questions please do not apply. Ineligible applications will be automatically discarded.
What are the priorities?
Applicants who can demonstrate a long-term commitment to working in their chosen craft or technical department are being sought, nobody else should apply.
How do I apply?
To apply to the Craft and Technical Skills 2018 scheme applicants must submit the following:
- A completed application form.
- A ONE A4 page letter of application explaining how your career to date satisfies the minimum entry requirements of the scheme, your aims for the future and how this scheme would help you achieve them.
- A current CV with the contact details of two referees.
How will applications be assessed?
Representatives of Northern Ireland Screen will assess your application based on the following criteria:
- The information contained within the applicant’s letter.
- Strength of CV and references from referees.
- Suitability of the scheme for the applicant, i.e. how the individual’s career will benefit from Craft and Technical Skills 2018.
- The applicant’s demonstration of a long-term commitment to their chosen craft or technical department
How do I obtain application details?
Download a copy of the application form here or hardcopies can be obtained by contacting Paula Campbell at Northern Ireland Screen on 028 90 232444.
For application queries please contact Paula via email at [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
Failure to provide the requested documentation will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please email the completed application form along with the required enclosures to: [email protected] and state in the subject line ELECTRICAL
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon, Friday 8th June 2018.
NB: Due to the high volume of applications Northern Ireland Screen receive, unfortunately we are unable to offer individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
DIVERSITY NOTE
Northern Ireland Screen is committed to promoting diversity. Northern Ireland Screen will provide equal opportunity for all applicants.
We will not discriminate on any grounds including:
Age
Socio-economic class
Employment status
Religion
Educational attainment
Ethnicity
Gender
Sexual orientation
Political opinion
Marital status
Disability
We will monitor our programmes on an ongoing basis and target any under-represented groups as and when appropriate.