Live signal management
Route, monitor and protect SDI, IP and fibre feeds from source to transmission.
penrafta broadcast courses
Feeds that go to air without a hitch
The central hub for media feeds in the United Kingdom. Learn professional video operation, live signal management and camera work from people who run news programmes and television broadcasts every day.
Training built around real formats
- Live news
- Studio production
- Outside broadcast
- Remote contribution
What you will learn
Everything a reliable feed depends on
From the first camera cable to the final delivery file, each course covers the skills that keep programmes on air.
Broadcast camera work
Framing, focus, exposure and camera movement for studio and location shoots.
Content distribution
Deliver finished programmes to playout, partners and platforms on schedule.
Video operations
Vision mixing, replay and graphics operation for fast-moving news programmes.
Remote contribution
Bonded cellular, satellite and internet contribution that holds up under pressure.
Quality monitoring
Scopes, loudness and error checking so every feed meets broadcast standards.
Open courses
Pick a course and get on air
Small cohorts, real broadcast equipment and tutors who work in live television. Current offers are shown below.
Live Signal Management Essentials
3 days, Manchester
£890£1,190
EnquireBroadcast Camera Operation
4 days, studio and location
£1,150£1,490
EnquireVideo Operations for News Desks
5 days, live gallery
£1,290£1,690
EnquireContent Distribution and Playout
3 days, London
£990£1,290
EnquireRemote Contribution and Bonded Feeds
2 days, field practice
£1,190£1,590
Enquire
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the courses, the facilities and how booking works.
Do I need broadcast experience before joining?
No. Foundation courses start from the basics of video signal and camera handling. Advanced courses list the experience they expect on their course page.
Where do the courses take place?
Most courses run in our studio and gallery facilities in the United Kingdom. Remote contribution practice includes supervised work on location.
How large are the cohorts?
We keep groups small, usually six to eight learners per tutor, so everyone gets time on the equipment.
Can my newsroom book a private session?
Yes. We run team courses on site or in our studio. Send us a message and we will build a plan around your workflow.
What happens after I enquire?
We reply within one working day with dates, availability and the current offer. Nothing is charged through this website.
Why penrafta
We believe in the power of a clean signal
penrafta brings video operation, signal management and distribution together in one training hub, so learners see how every stage of a feed connects to the next.
- Learners trained
- 2,400
- Lab signal uptime
- 99.9%
- Hours of live practice
- 60+
- Broadcast partners
- 120
Learners trained
Lab signal uptime
Hours of live practice
Broadcast partners
Course packages
Flexible training plans for every crew
Choose the depth you need. Prices already include the current offer, and booking starts with a simple enquiry.
Foundation
£490£690
per learner, 2 days
A first step into signal flow and camera basics.
Enquire now- Signal chain fundamentals
- Hands-on camera session
- Course workbook
- Certificate of attendance
Professional
Most booked£1,290£1,790
per learner, 5 days
Full operational training for working production crews.
Enquire now- Live gallery practice
- Signal monitoring and fault finding
- Distribution and playout workflow
- Assessed final broadcast
Broadcast Team
£3,900£5,200
up to 4 learners
A private programme tailored to your newsroom.
Enquire now- On-site or studio delivery
- Custom scenarios from your workflow
- Dedicated lead tutor
- Follow-up support session
Our training sessions
- Live news
- Studio shows
- Outside broadcast
- Remote feeds
In numbers
Experience you can plan around
Our tutors work in live news and television every week, and that experience shapes every session.
- 14Years on air
- 8Learners per tutor
- 35+Newsrooms trained
- 4.8/5Average course rating
How it works
Gain more insight into how a live feed is made
- 1
Send an enquiry
Tell us your experience and goals through the contact form.
- 2
Choose your course
We recommend dates and a package that fit your schedule.
- 3
Train on real kit
Work in our studio and gallery with live signals and cameras.
- 4
Go to air
Finish with an assessed broadcast and a certificate.
