The NFTS has had more courses accredited by Creative Skillset than any other Higher Education institution in the UK. 14 of the School’s courses have been awarded Creative Skillset Ticks - an industry kite-mark that identifies courses endorsed by employers for the quality of training.
Funded by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, via the Growth and Innovation Fund, the latest accreditation scheme was run between October 2011 – September 2012 and involved rigorous assessment by industry practitioners of 156 courses from 27 institutions across 12 subject areas.
NFTS Director, Nik Powell said: “We are delighted to have the most Creative Skillset accredited courses of any higher education institution in the UK. This recognition speaks volumes about the high calibre students we attract, the award winning production work the students produce, the transformational teaching our tutors provide and the success of our graduates.”
In its 2012 report, the Creative Industries Council Creative Skillset Skills Group recommended that the criteria and standard required to receive industry accreditation should be raised to ensure that only courses delivering industry relevant training whilst building partnerships with business were awarded The Tick.
David Abraham, Chief Executive of Channel 4 and Creative Skillset Board member, said: “The Creative Skillset Tick is an essential signpost that helps potential students choose courses that are approved by industry. It tells them the course has gone through thorough assessment, including a review of graduate employment, work experience and links with industry, which contribute to improved employment prospects on completion of the course”.
Details of courses awarded the Creative Skillset Tick can be found at http://courses.creativeskillset.org