Live Event Technician Apprentice

Summary

This role is a great fit for someone looking to develop skills in lighting engineering while working alongside experienced professionals in a fastpaced, exciting industry. Through the apprenticeship, you will receive constant guidance and support, ensuring you’re equipped to handle everything from basic setup to complex maintenance and repairs.

Annual wage: £13,260 a year
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Training course: Creative industries production technician (level 3)
Hours: Shifts, will work weekends and evening
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 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

This role is a great fit for someone looking to develop their skills in lighting engineering while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, exciting industry. Through the apprenticeship, you will receive constant guidance and support, ensuring you’re equipped to handle everything from basic setup to more complex maintenance and repairs.

Essential skills required:

Strong attention to detail and a keen interest in lighting technology.
Good communication and teamwork skills, with a professional and friendly attitude
Willingness to learn new systems and technologies, particularly Avolites and ETC consoles.
Ability to handle and care for complex and valuable equipment.
Reliable timekeeping and a proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities:

Warehouse Technician:

Assist in preparing outgoing lighting and special effects as well as helping other departments when needed.
Help label and pack flight cases, ensuring all lighting equipment is checked and ready for deployment.
Support with scanning, cleaning, testing, and maintaining incoming lighting gear, ensuring fixtures and consoles are in top condition for the next hire or event.
Perform regular service checks and maintenance on all lighting equipment, keeping track of any repairs needed.
Aid in stock management, repairs, and periodical safety testing (including PAT and LOLER testing).
Load and unload vehicles with equipment, ensuring safe handling.
Report any lighting equipment defects or issues to the warehouse manager.

Onsite Technician:

Once you’ve demonstrated proficiency in the warehouse, you’ll have opportunities to work onsite:

Assist in derigging equipment after events, including the safe packing and transport of kit.
Set up lighting equipment at events, learning basic cable management, rigging techniques, and how to configure equipment such as lighting stands and fixtures.
Shadow senior lighting engineers, gaining experience with Avolites and ETC consoles during live events. You’ll assist with programming, running, and troubleshooting equipment, with opportunities to learn fixture features on site in a live setting.

Equipment Maintenance:

Take responsibility for ensuring all lighting fixtures are regularly maintained and serviced to ensure optimal performance.
Assist with diagnosing and repairing technical issues with both lighting fixtures and consoles.
Learn about the latest lighting technologies and safety standards through hands-on experience and independent learning.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 2

CENTENARY BUSINESS PARK

STATION ROAD

HENLEY ON THAMES

RG9 1DS

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

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

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.