Despite many millions of dollars of public investment in long-form screen education, only 6% of 2022 graduates from screen-related qualifications had entered the industry by 2023. At the same time, the sector is calling for a more skilled workforce and asking for a greater proportion of government investment to go into shorter-form work-based skills training.
Toi Mai is taking action, including developing new qualifications, to make sure the screen sector gets graduates with the right skills and the opportunity to upskill and growth their careers.
New work-based screen skill standards developed by Toi Mai and industry experts were trialled in a pilot programme including classroom learning and paid work experience on the Holy Days film set.
Read more about the pilot and watch the videos below to learn why the providers, industry and students judged the new work-based training model a success.
Work-based screen training pilot
Tutors on work-based screen training
Students on work-based screen training
Toi Mai develops and maintains skills standards, micro-credentials and qualifications for the broadcast and screen sector. See every relevant qualification, including new qualifications and those under review.
We are currently developing screen micro-credentials for levels 5 and 6. These will be posted on the website soon for consultation.
Geeta Raman is the provider champion of Toi Mai, ready to listen and support providers with queries and concerns around qualifications, quality assurance and programme endorsement. Geeta will also help connect providers with other Toi Mai kaimahi for updates and opportunities in their sector. Read more here: Provider champion of Toi Mai
Click here to get in touch with Geeta.
