Audiovisual Technician Apprentice

Summary

Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of AV Elite. AV Elite are looking for a hardworking engineer who is keen to learn and work as part of their busy team as an Audiovisual Technician. They successful candidate will gain a Level 5 in Audiovisual.

Annual wage

£19,000 a year

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Salary is £19k for Year 1, £21K year 2, £23K Year 3. Salary will then be reviewed & reflected upon performance.

Training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 2 October

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Work alongside a team of on-site supervisors & engineers learning how to install, terminate & test AV cabling
Learning how to install a range of audio-visual equipment (screens, projectors, LED walls, microphones, speakers, cameras etc.) to different finishes (plasterboard, concrete, joinery etc). You will learn which different fixings to use with each surface material
Assist the on-site team with taking in of deliveries and moving equipment & materials around the site
Assist the on-site team with paperwork for example Asset registers, cable schedules, AVIT Schedules, test sheets. Laptops will be provided for these tasks
Ensure on-site work areas and storage areas are kept clean, tidy and safe
You will be taught how to read & install to both schematic/wiring drawings & M&E drawings. These are essential to ensure we install as per our clients design

Where you’ll work

69 GRANT DRIVE

CHURCH CROOKHAM

FLEET

GU52 8AL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents

Operate a video camera and vision mixer

Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation

Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management

Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production

Operate and program lighting control software/hardware

Root cause analysis & problem solving

Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources

Work collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)

Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniority

Install, test, and commission relevant hardware

Configure and manage remote participation systems

Edit audio and video content

Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production

Create digital assets for video workflows

Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras

Audio capture

Deliver virtual event technical operations

Clearly advise and guide event participants

Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system

Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation

Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills

Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks

Complete risk assessment documentation

Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others

Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary

Document and record maintenance activities

Safe storage of equipment

Create a coherent planning document

Your training plan

Level 5 Audiovisual Technician
Online delivery
One day per week day release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4)
Any Subject (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This vacancy is to start in August / September. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews

About this company

We are a small business who are working on behalf of much larger Integrators. We will be installing projects for some of the largest business in the world. It is therefore incredibly important that the successful candidate is able to be well presented and well mannered in client facing situations.

http://www.avelite.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available

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