ScreenSkills HETV access coordinator development programme

TV and film are employing more deaf, disabled, autistic and/or neurodivergent people both on and off screen, so there is a need for more access coordinators.

Access coordinators manage access and adjustments for everyone working on TV productions. They find accessible solutions so all cast and crew can do their best work and keep good physical and mental health.

TripleC, together with delivery partners DDPTV, Brazen Productions, C Talent and Access All Areas are running a fully funded professional development programme to support successful candidates to take up access coordinator roles on high-end TV (HETV) productions. 

This programme is funded by the ScreenSkills High-End TV Skills Fund made up of contributions from high-end TV productions made in the UK. 

Who it's for

The programme is open to deaf, disabled, autistic and/or neurodivergent people. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of working on TV and film productions. We will also take into account experience gained in theatre, audio and visual media or other access-related roles and relevant voluntary work.

We have 12 places available.

We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. This includes people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, religions and beliefs.

What it covers

This training programme will provide candidates with:

• The necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in access roles on HETV productions
• An industry mentor who has the expertise to guide and support you
• A supported placement as an access coordinator on an HETV production
• Networking and other opportunities to secure further work

Should you be successful in gaining a place, you will be supported to submit an Access to Work application to cover your access costs during the programme.

Each session will be delivered by experts working in the industry. In-person and online sessions will cover topics such as:

• Access, adjustments and inclusion for a wide range of deaf, disabled, autistic and/or neurodivergent people
• Legal obligations, including the Equality Act and the Mental Capacity Act
• Overview of an accessible and inclusive HETV drama production
• The role and duties of an access coordinator
• Casting and recruitment
• Runding for access
• Project management
• Advocacy, people management and conflict resolution
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Health and safety

There will be a webinar on Friday 9 June from 12:30 – 13:30.

You can ask any questions about being an access coordinator, the new programme or the application process. You do not have to come to this to apply but is an opportunity to learn more. It will be BSL interpreted and have live captions.

Book your place here

Before submitting your application, we ask that you ensure you are able to attend all sessions:

The programme will run from October 2023 – February 2025.

There will an initial two-day in-person session at the start of October in Manchester or London.

There will be up to 12 online sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours between October and February 2024. These will be held on days and at times which best suit the participants.

There will a final two-day in-person session at the end of February 2025 on the set of a production.

Between March 2024 and February 2025, you will complete a paid placement as an access coordinator on a HETV production.

There will also be monthly online drop-in sessions where participants can share the learning they have acquired on productions.

Each session will be delivered by professions currently working in the industry.

How to apply

Click 'apply now' to submit your application for a place on this course via the TripleC website.

Before submitting your application, we ask that you ensure you are able to attend all sessions:

The programme will run from October 2023 – February 2025.

There will an initial two-day in-person session at the start of October 2023 in Manchester or London.

There will be up to 12 x online sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours between October and February 2024. These will be held on days and at times which best suit the participants.

Between March 2024 and February 2025, you will complete a placement as an access coordinator on a HETV production.

There will also be monthly online drop-in sessions where participants can share the learning they have acquired on productions.

Each session will be delivered by professions currently working in the industry.

There will a final two-day in-person session at the end of February 2025 on the set of a production.

On application, you will be asked for:

• Your name
• Address
• Email address
• Phone number
• The skills and experience you have which make you an ideal candidate for this role
• Why you would like to take part in the programme

You will also be aske to send us an up-to-date CV.

We also welcome applications through email, audio files and videos in BSL or English. If you would like to apply in these formats, please answer the above questions and email your application to applications.triplec@gmail.com with ACCESS COORDINATOR PROGRAMME as the subject.

Email any questions about the programme to TripleCManchester@gmail.com. We will reply within three working days.

Applications close Friday 30 June.

Contact information

Email: TripleCManchester@gmail.com