Live Event Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

As a Live Event Technician Apprentice, you will have an opportunity to work within a dynamic team across various departments, including production and hire, as well as creative and design. We aim to provide you with a broad experience in how shows and experiences are technically created and delivered.

Wage

£156,000 a year

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Training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Hours

Core hours are 9 am – 6 pm, however, flexibility in working hours/pattern is required for this role. Some evening and weekend work is usual.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

You will primarily work within our Production and Hire department.As a Live Event Technician Apprentice, you will learn and work directly in the following areas:

Warehouse operations and systems including how equipment is checked in and out
Equipment preparation, testing and maintenance
Calculating power requirements and how to design systems
Networking and infrastructure systems
Logistics and calculating loads for transport
How to interpret designers’ requirements and deliver shows
Fault finding in equipment and systems
Rigging basics

Where you'll work

UNIT 4
THE I O CENTRE
BRUNEL ROAD
BASINGSTOKE
RG21 6TZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

We are a creative production house, specialising in all things lighting and visual art. We design productions, create visuals and supply productions with a vast stock of technical equipment. We provide unique industry insights, taking production to the next level.

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After this apprenticeship

After completing a Creative Venue Technician apprenticeship, you’ll be equipped with the skills and experience to work behind the scenes in live events, theatres, and performance venues—supporting lighting, sound, stage, and technical operations to bring creative productions to life.

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