Broadcast engineer : Training

Most entrants start by learning skills on the job over the first 18 months or so, adding specific courses once they have proved themselves to their employer. Where structured programmes exist, they can lead to chartered engineer (CEng) status according to the criteria of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) .

Training schemes, in both radio and television, are run by training organisations and by some of the major broadcasters. The BBC runs a number of courses, including the very popular production trainee scheme, which emphasises current multi-platform and digital broadcast technologies. Many non-BBC employees also receive BBC Training. BKSTS: The Moving Image Society  also runs a number of courses, lectures and master classes. The British Film Institute (BFI) maintains a database of courses (available on their website) to help freelancers and would-be entrants to identify appropriate courses. Scottish Screen  provides training for the broadcast and film industry in Scotland.

Broadcast engineers are often required to undertake further training in the use of new equipment. This is usually organised by employers, while freelance engineers must build this into their planned earnings and work schedules.