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We specialise in designing and building home cinemas.
We also install smart home technology, CCTV, security, lighting design and control.
We are seeking a successful candidate to learn and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to attain a Smart home technician level 3 qualification in audio visual engineering.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working.
You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work:
- Work alongside AV engineers within client’s homes and other installation sites
- Work at The Cinema Company showroom
Where you'll work:
UNIT 1
DOLLYMANS FARM
DOUBLEGATE LANE
RAWRETH
SS11 8UD
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider:
CASTLE & CO TRAINING LIMITED
Training course:
Smart home technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn:
Course contents
- Using documentation keys, scales and revision numbers.
- Reading and following installation, architectural and project documentation.
- Following electrical and constructional health and safety procedures and policies for human safety and accident prevention.
- Safe isolation & accessory replacement.
- Connecting and configuring various network connected devices (e.g. typical domestic routers, network switches and wireless access points), securing a network using physical and cryptographic means.
- Installing and testing typical control hardware.
- Installation, configuration and testing of typical access control hardware.
- Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, maintaining and basic calibration of audio, video, and home entertainment systems.
- Installation and testing of terrestrial & satellite broadcast television, analogue and digital radio receivers.
- Placing and mounting typical hardware of all types listed within the individual subject areas of this standard.
- Installing, configuring and testing communication devices.
- Installing equipment ventilation and battery backup system (UPSs) and interfacing with HVAC and other energy management systems.
- Installing and testing structured wiring systems using verification tools to PAS 35491.
- Testing, fault finding and troubleshooting cabling infrastructure, hardware, software, and firmware. Using applicable test equipment to check compliance with agreed specifications.
- Making modifications to existing construction (e.g. drilling, channelling, cable running, choosing and using appropriate anchoring devices).
- Troubleshooting basic systems to rectify simple faults.
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Training schedule:
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
More training information:
We also plan to offer our apprentice additional training courses and experiences at various dealers, showrooms and businesses across Essex and England.
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
The Cinema Company, previously known as Strictly AV LTD, was established in 2007.
Founder James Brown, with extensive experience in the UK’s audio-visual sector, envisioned a company that transcends traditional product installations. He aimed to create a business providing integrated, bespoke design and installation services. The focus was on offering clients a complete turn-key solution for home cinema and smart homes, emphasising service and aftercare.


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Over the past 15 years, James has curated a team of knowledgeable engineers, each specialising in distinct areas such as Home Cinema Installation, Smart Home technology integration, CCTV and security, Lighting Design and control, and bespoke carpentry and joinery. This diverse expertise uniquely positions The Cinema Company to handle almost every aspect of projects of varying scales.
As a longstanding member of CEDIA (The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association), The Cinema Company ensures that all installations adhere to the highest standards set by the industry’s governing body.
Clients can contact The Cinema Company to arrange a site survey or visit the Control4 Certified Showroom in Wickford, Essex. Explore the best in Home Cinema, Home Automation, Multi-Room Audio, HD Video Distribution, Lighting Design & Control, Automated Blinds, CCTV Security, and Heating Control.
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Company benefits:
- Annual leave entitlement (as per company policy).
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate can progress to a career in audio visual engineering, product sales, project managing and many more roles.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CASTLE & CO TRAINING LIMITED
Amjid Hamid
amjid.hamid@careercrafters.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048249.
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