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Free Level 4 Technical and Production Practice Course in Borehamwood

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 4 Technical and Production Practice Course in Borehamwood. Classes run at Elstree Screen Arts Academy, full-time during the day. The course runs for nine months and gives you hands-on training in one of six technical pathways: Post Production, Hair and Makeup, Costume, Art Direction, Grip, or Production Assistant. You'll learn through practical training, workshops, masterclasses, and mentoring from film and TV professionals. Work experience is included as part of the programme. No previous film or TV experience is needed, but you'll need to show commitment and a clear drive to develop your craft.

Who this course is for

Students 18-19 years with an interest in a career in the technical pathways in TV and Film

Entry requirements

Proven problem-solving skills/ Organisation, focus and creativity, ability to communication with people at all levels in a professional manner, self motivated with an internatl drive to deliver great work and facilitate others, attention to detail to work well under pressure, good sense of project management. Students will choose one technical pathway - Post Production/Hair& Make Up/Costume/Art Direction/Grip/Production Assistant

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in your chosen technical pathway, from post production to grip and camera work.
  • You'll learn to work professionally on film and TV productions through hands-on training.
  • You'll attend workshops and masterclasses led by working film and TV industry professionals.
  • You'll complete work experience modules as part of the programme.
  • You'll build project management skills and learn to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
  • You'll develop the ability to communicate and collaborate with people at all levels of a production.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a combination of practical training sessions, workshops, and masterclasses at Elstree Screen Arts Academy. Mentoring support from industry professionals is built into the programme. Work experience modules are included. Teaching is delivered by craft-specific tutors alongside working film and TV professionals. Assessment is through your practical work and demonstrated proficiency in your chosen technical pathway.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Elstree Screen Arts Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Post Production Assistant: supporting editing and finishing on film and TV projects
  • Costume and Wardrobe Assistant: dressing sets and managing costume continuity
  • Hair and Makeup Artist: working on cast for film and TV productions
  • Grip Technician: rigging and operating camera support equipment on set
  • Production Assistant: coordinating logistics and supporting the production team
  • Art Department Assistant: sourcing props and supporting set design
  • Runner or Trainee in a specialist technical department

What you could study next

After completing this level 4 technical and production practice qualification, you could look at higher-level study in film production, screen arts, or a related creative discipline at degree level. Many graduates move directly into entry-level roles or traineeships within the screen industries. BECTU and ScreenSkills also offer further professional development programmes for those already working in film and TV.

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