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ABTT Theatre Show Seminar: A Focus on the Future of Industry Training
29th May 2012
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How Do We Measure It? How Do We Value It? How Do We Compare It?
The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) will use the
opportunity of its forthcoming Theatre Show (13-14 June), to present a
seminar discussion on the future of industry training, at London�s Old
Truman Brewery, on Wednesday 13 June, 12:45pm-2pm, in the venue�s
Seminar Room. Speakers include: Robin Auld, Operations Director,
National Skills Academy Creative & Cultural; Chris Parry-Jones, Head
of Gallowglass Training; and, Bryan Raven, Managing Director, White
Light.
Throughout the last year, the Association has continued to develop and
promote its Technical Access Passport (TAP) � launched at the ABTT 2011
Theatre Show � a scheme that creates an online repository for verified
training, skills, insurance and other professional information.
Now, with TAP gaining weight within the industry, the second phase of
the scheme is ready to start. Industry trainers will be able to use TAP
to input their training information directly onto the system, with an
academic tracking module due for release soon after.
However, throughout the yearlong process, the conversation has
continuously raised questions on training validation, accreditation,
national vocational standards and prior learning. Therefore, it is
timely to use the current ABTT Theatre Show, to continue the wider
discussion on this 'holy grail' of subjects.
�ABTT: A Focus on the Future of Industry Training. How Do We Measure It?
How Do We Value It? How Do We Compare It?� is particularly aimed at
training providers and educational establishments but is also applicable
to anyone working backstage (in any capacity and at all levels), as
well as freelancers, employees & employers, member-based
organisations & associations, live entertainment venue owners and
contractors.
Joining speakers Robin Auld, Chris Parry-Jones and Bryan Raven, will be
Tom Mannings, representing the ABTT, to offer opinion and discussion,
alongside audience Q&A.
The seminar is open to all registered visitors of the ABTT 2012 Theatre
Show, on a first come first served basis. For free entry, register in
advance at: �www.abtttheatreshow.org.uk
