About the Role

The apprentice will complete a Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on skills in sound, lighting, and AV technology while working alongside experienced professionals.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Hands-on training in live events and production.
• Learn sound, lighting, and AV technology skills.
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals.
• Assist with event setup, operation, and breakdown.
• Gain experience within the warehouse prepping and de-prepping equipment.
• Build knowledge on equipment maintenance and technical support.
• Develop practical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Receive structured training and career development opportunities.
• Build a strong foundation for a successful career in the events industry.

Where you'll work

546 STONEFIELD WAY
RUISLIP
GREATER LONDON
ENGLAND
HA4 0BH

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

Training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
• Prepare system specifications and drawings.
• Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
• Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
• Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
• Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
• Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
• Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
• Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
• Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
• Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
• Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
• Prepare written information and reports.
• Comply with creative venue budgetary and financial management protocols.
• Undertake set and change scenes in live performance – setting and striking scenic elements under show conditions.
• Operate suspension systems.
• Undertake stage crafts such as basic scenic construction, carpentry, metalwork, stage machinery, props, scene changes, knots and terminations.
• Trouble shoot, fault find and carry out basic repairs to creative venue and production systems.
• As directed, inspect, test and maintain creative venue systems and production systems.
• Program and operate production control consoles. Undertake cueing and operation during the live performance or event.
• Trouble shoot, fault find and repair at sub assembly and component level.
• Calibrate equipment and systems to meet production requirements.
• Identify, specify and use components, systems and products applicable for the environment.
• Identify and undertake servicing requirements in line with manufacturer recommendations.
• Achieve effective network connectivity across live event systems.
• Identify required packing space for equipment and for truck packs.
• Prepare and operate lifting and ground rigging equipment.
• Program and operate lighting control systems.
• Assess and monitor power supply systems, installing wiring for practicals and equipment as required.
• Prepare, set and operate lighting equipment to create the desired effect.
• Manipulate and modify lighting, using diffusion materials, filters or reflectors to create the desired effect.
• Adapt lighting to meet short notice creative changes in the production design or script.
• Prepare and operate extra low voltage lighting equipment and systems.
• Identify the dangers and restrictions in the use of battery supplies including charging and mitigate for these.
• Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
• Prepare system specifications and drawings.
• Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
• Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
• Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
• Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
• Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
• Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
• Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
• Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
• Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
• Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
• Prepare written information and reports.