film, video & TV training | professional development

Open Channel students receive a range of benefits, and members also receive ongoing support from the organisation as Victoria’s screen resource organisation.

All our training programs are designed to reflect current industry practice, taught in an inclusive and friendly learning environment, providing relevant skills, professional contacts and practical experience designed to get you skilled-up and work-ready.

As a Registered Training Organisation our training is guided by the principles of the Australian Quality Training Framework to ensure quality of service and an environment of continual improvement.

Table of Benefits

	Non Accredited Short Course	Accredited Short Course	Full Qualification (CUF30107 or CUF60107)	Assessment only (RPL or Credit Transfer)
A learning environment that reflects industry practice	✔	✔	✔	✔
Small class sizes in practical courses to maximise 'hands-on' opportunities	✔	✔	✔
Tutors and assessors who are practising industry professionals	✔	✔	✔	✔
Access to semi-professional and professional digital production & other filmmaking equipment	✔	✔	✔
Free rental on production equipment to make your own film			YES - refer to the course information kit for details
After hours access to Open Channel facilities (subject to availability and compliance with terms & conditions)		✔	✔
Savings on the total cost of training			✔
Austudy (income support) eligible			Full time only (package programs)
50% RPL fees refunded as credit to be used on any course at Open Channel if competency not achieved				✔
A copy of Open Channel's "Digital Filmmaking: An Introductory Handbook" (latest edition)			✔
Built in one-on-one Production advice from an experienced Producer/Director			✔
Free Open Channel 12 months Membership and associated benefits			✔
Access to computer facilities, subject to availability	✔	✔	✔
Access to tea and coffee facilities, and kitchen amenities	✔	✔	✔	✔
Student Card providing concessions on travel, movies etc.			✔
Letter of participation on completion	✔	✔
Statement of Attainment, where assessed as competent		✔	✔	✔
Ongoing career support and advice as a member	as member	as member	✔	as member
Crew Database listing and referral service	✔	✔	✔	✔

Our Quality Training Commitment to you

Open Channel is committed to providing quality training.

We are guided by the following rules:

• All tutors are practising industry professionals who impart their craft in a creative, flexible and supportive way.
• Class sizes in practical subjects are kept small to ensure students receive effective tuition and full involvement.
• The use of all equipment in courses or training films (such as cameras, edit suites and lights) is included in course fees. An additional equipment bond (optional) is available to limit liability on equipment or facilities damage.
• Feedback is collected from every course and the evaluation is used to continually improve services
• Open Channel is underpinned by the principles of access and equity. Open Channel does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, gender, sexuality, social or cultural background.

Refund policy

Open Channel's Student Fee Refund Procedure is available for download here.

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