Where will this course lead?

From Doctor Who to Derry Girls, This Town to Three Little Birds, High-end TV drama is seeing a boom in the UK and the Midlands is centre stage. With increasing numbers of TV productions being filmed in the Midlands, the region is keen for more local people to work in the industry.

This course will introduce learners to the world of high-end TV drama, covering job roles, the production process and opportunities for new entrants in the region.

Kudos Knight, the producers behind House of Guinness, SAS Heroes and This Town, has partnered with Create Central, WMCA and Solihull College & University Centre to deliver this course which is part of a series of training bootcamps aimed at different entrant levels.

What will I study?

Designed for beginners and early stage production freelancers, the bootcamp offers bespoke expert led training covering running and assistant roles, planning, scheduling and logistics, locations, production paperwork, sustainability, health and safety and personal development.

The course will feature guest speakers from across the industry with sessions on freelancing, wellbeing, diversity and career support with one -to-one interviews.

How will this course be delivered?

Start Date: 21st October 2025

Duration: 8 weeks

Days: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-4pm

Delivery: In-person

Location: Solihull College & University Centre, Blossomfield Campus, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1SB

Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th October

Interview dates: Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October

Please note: You may be contacted for interview prior to these dates.

What qualifications will I get?

This bootcamp does not provide a formal qualification but works directly with Kudos Knight, a leading production company and delivers industry-focused skills and practical experience.

How will I be assessed?

There is no formal assessment.

How do I get a place on the course?

To apply, please enrol completing the application form in the link below. In addition, please email the following to bootcamps@solihull.ac.uk.

· Your current CV

Upon receipt of your submission, it will be reviewed by our team. If your application meets the criteria, you will be contacted with an invitation to attend an interview.

What are the entry requirements?

To qualify for this FREE course, you must:

• Be aged 19+
• Live in the West Midlands Combined Authority area (Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton) not currently enrolled on a HE Programme https://www.wmca.org.uk/in-my-area/
• Lived in the UK for 3 years
• You are able to provide proof of entitlement to work in the UK

What can I do after this course?

This course is FREE for eligible applicants aged 19+ who live in the West Midlands.

We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

All information provided as part of your application is collected, stored and processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how BanijayTV manages your data, please go to: https://banijayuk.com/documents-contributor-privacy-notice/.

Closing date for applications: 5th October

Interview dates: Tuesday 7th ,Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October

Please note: You may be contacted for interview prior to these dates.