Creative Industries Production Technician L3 - LIVE Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This is a unique opportunity to join an established technical operations team as a Creative Industries Production Technician Apprentice. An apprenticeship scheme is a great way to start your technical career. As a technical apprentice you will gain valuable hands-on experience working within our technical team whilst working on a variety of events

Annual wage

£20,820 a year

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Annual

Training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (1 hour Lunch)

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

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

UKSV offer a range of services including video creation, live event production and full event management. An award-winning agency with a fantastic blue chip client list.

We are renowned for delivering unique and engaging events time and again. Delivering a range of events from high end corporate conferences, virtual events, and awards shows, we work extensively across the UK and internationally.

If you want to join a company where you can develop your career in a supportive environment and work on a huge range of events, then look no further!

Key Responsibilities:

Working in all technical disciplines appropriate to your skills
Supporting Warehouse with Prep and de prep of technical equipment
Supporting Warehouse with equipment repairs and maintenance
Working unsociable hours at times
You must work with a flexible manner to effectively deliver their role in line with the objectives of the company including equality, diversity, and sustainability

Where you’ll work

8 Parkside

Christchurch Road

Ringwood

Hampshire

BH24 3SQ

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

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.