Audio Visual Technician Apprentice

Summary

Absolute Audio-Visual Solutions are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic Audio-visual apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will gain a Level 5 Audio-Visual Technician Apprenticeship.

Annual wage: £20,000 a year
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Training course: Audiovisual technician (level 5)
Hours: Day and shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 26 October
Duration: 2 Years 3 Months
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

Technical Support across all Audio-Visual Disciplines
Onsite support for projects of all sizes, including Technical Set-up, Client liaison, Rehearsals & Show operation, De-Rig
Dealing directly with the Client and being a central point of contact
Assist in planning and pre-event testing (where required) of full AV systems
Preparation of equipment prior to despatch
Checking of equipment on return from rental
Delivery and collection of equipment
Assisting with Management of rental stock
Identifying equipment shortages and reporting to the warehouse manager
Loading and Unloading of vehicles
Maintenance and servicing of company equipment
Covering quick turnarounds – evenings and weekends as and when required

This is not exhaustive and is in no particular order, but gives a clear example of the role.

Where you’ll work

Meadow Barn

BASSINGBOURN ROAD

LITLINGTON

ROYSTON

SG8 0SS

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

On and off the job training
Level 5 Audio-Visual Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Day release at Middlesbrough College/Training Centre

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade C/4 or Above)
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
Analytical skills
Logical

Other requirements

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.

About this company

Absolute Audio Visual Solutions Ltd. is a leading audio visual technical solutions company that has been operating since 2006 and is based near Cambridge. We’re ideally located to operate nationally and internationally. We offer permanent audio visual solutions from concept through to install and sign off as well as equipment hire and full technical event production solutions. We have a track record of delivering great results and we are a ‘solutions’ company – it’s in the name for a reason. We aim to take your problems away by making it easy for you to work with us and will give you the information you need to make informed decisions.

https://www.absoluteavs.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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