Live Events Technician Apprentice

Summary

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is a unique, industry-led training academy for 16–19-year-olds, that prepares young people to enter behind-the-scenes roles in the regional Stage and Screen industries as well as careers in film, TV, content, live events, theatre production, and associated fields within the arts and entertainment industry.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday - (8:45 – 9:15 working hours TBC), evenings and weekends required, giving as time in lieu

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 21 April 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

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

What you’ll do at work

Overview:

Working as part of the technical support team, provide specialist technical support for learners, staff and visitors by supervising specialist workshop, studio and performance spaces, and maintaining and supervising the use of specialist equipment both on and off the academy site.

Every member of the technical support team has a technical specialism and is responsible for specific spaces and equipment. However, technicians will work together as a team to support learners, staff and visitors across all areas as required.

Curriculum Support:

Prepare and pre-stage equipment and spaces, when booked by learners, staff and visitors
Set up for lessons, workshops and other activities requiring the use of specialist equipment and/or spaces
Offer specialist instruction for individuals and small groups, inducting them in the correct and safe use of specialist spaces and technical equipment
Support and supervise learners working in specialist spaces and locations (on and off-site), ensuring they are following correct professional processes, and safe working practices
Support and supervise learners working with specialist technical equipment, ensuring they are following correct professional processes, and safe working practices
Work alongside learners, teachers, visiting practitioners, and technical staff to execute and deliver creative projects on location and on site
Contribute to the curriculum design and development process by collaborating with teaching teams and heads of department

Events and Production Activities:

Take an active role in departmental and production meetings
Working effectively with a diverse range of designers and creative teams, finding innovative ways to realise the ambitions of major productions and events at a range of locations and venues
Support with preparing and setting up the technical requirements for events such as shows, performances, assemblies, showcases, open evenings and examinations
Take the lead in areas such as recces, get-ins/outs and turnarounds
Lead on moving equipment, sets and properties during all stages of production processes
Supervise learners when working on and off site on events and production activities
Provide technical services and support for conferences, hires and events as and when required

Health and Safety:

Maintain a safe working environment, implementing best professional practice
Write relevant risk assessments and ensure these are being correctly implemented
Maintain accident/incident records
Provide specialist health and safety training to staff, students and visitors as and when required
Keep up to date with developments in Health & Safety law and legislation
Act as fire steward and first aider as required
Advise on manual handling
Ensure the efficient and safe set-up of productions, events and activities
Ensure a safe and tidy environment in all working areas

Administration Support:

Manage and facilitate student/staff equipment and specialist space bookings by pre-staging equipment, preparing spaces, and checking equipment in and out
Carry out relevant administrative duties to ensure the academy is well run and resourced. For example, pricing and ordering of equipment and consumables through suppliers, the monitoring of consumables stock, and the maintenance of asset registers and warranties

General:

Support and promote all company policy, with specific attention to equality & diversity, health & safety and data protection
Undertake any other duties or delegated one-off tasks at the reasonable request of the Principal/SLT/line Manager

Where you’ll work

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
48 Stour Street
B18 7AJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE 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.
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.

Your training plan

Creative Industries Production Technician - Live Events Technician Pathway Level 3 Standard.

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Summative Portfolio:

You will be expected to deliver projects throughout the apprenticeship. Each project would involve research, knowledge and may be submitted in writing, a presentation or professional discussion.

Duty 1 Interpret system specifications for productions, live performance and events. These systems can include sound or lighting or video
Duty 2 Assemble and configure systems to meet the specification requirements for sound, lighting, power or video
Duty 3 Test, troubleshoot and maintain equipment and systems
Duty 4 Collaborate with stakeholders and work with team members
Duty 5 Operate and maintain technical equipment
Duty 6 Dynamically risk assess the work environment and situation. Adapt working practices to ensure the safety of self and others
Duty 7 Disassemble and store technical equipment safely and efficiently at the end of the event, ensuring that the integrity of the components is maintained
Duty 8 (Live Event Technician (LET)) Repair complex systems and sub-assemblies at component level
Duty 9 (Live Event Technician (LET)) Utilise lifting and rigging equipment to set up event systems
Duty 10 (Live Event Technician (LET)) Specify equipment and system requirements suitable for the operational environment
Duty 11 (Live Event Technician (LET)) Prepare and pack systems for local or international transportation prior to the event

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is a unique, industry-led training academy for 16–19-year-olds, that prepares young people to enter behind-the-scenes roles in the regional Stage and Screen industries as well as careers in film, TV, content, live events, theatre production, and associated fields within the arts and entertainment industry.

After this apprenticeship

Prospect of full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308887.

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Closes in 11 days (Monday 14 April 2025)

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