Audiovisual Technician Apprentice

Summary

Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of DSAV Ltd for an Audiovisual Level 5 apprentice. As an Audio-Visual Level 5 Apprentice at DSAV Ltd, you will take part in a comprehensive training programme designed to develop your skills in designing, installing and operating a wide range of audio-visual equipment configurations.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

Hours

Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 10 July 2025

Duration

2 years 3 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

Event Support and Technical Management:
Provide autonomous technical support and management for events, ensuring seamless operation of all AV components.

Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with performers, public speakers, presenters, clients, event organisers, support teams, external contractors, and management to facilitate effective communication and event delivery.
Client Consultation:
Advise and guide customers on AV requirements for various scenarios, manage expectations, and address any concerns or complaints.
System Design and Installation:
Design integrated audio-visual systems tailored to customer needs and specific project environments. Plan, install and configure AV over IP systems to ensure optimal performance.
Videoconferencing Coordination:
Coordinate and conduct videoconferencing setup and testing, ensuring adherence to required specifications and optimal performance.
IT Support:
Install and support the use of personal computers, servers, and digital signage as part of integrated AV solutions.
Content Creation:
Capture, edit and post-produce audio and video content to support client projects and events.
Virtual Events Management:
Plan and manage virtual events and online broadcasts, ensuring high-quality delivery and user engagement.
Quality Assurance:
Analyse the design, planning and execution of services through testing and customer feedback. Diagnose issues, evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
Training Provision:
Develop and provide technical training for inexperienced end users to ensure effective utilisation of AV systems.
Administrative Duties:
Carry out administrative tasks related to AV services, including logging requests, updating event calendars, tracking project progress, producing purchase orders, processing invoices, and managing email communications.
Equipment Maintenance:
Maintain audio-visual equipment and associated inventory across various spaces, ensuring systems are event-ready and meet specific requirements.

Where you'll work

4 Trinity Centre
Park Farm Industrial Estate
Wellingborough
NN8 6ZB

Training

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

College or training organisation

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

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What you'll learn

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
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

Day release online 1 day per week
Audiovisual Technician Level 5

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

A Level in:

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
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative

About this company

Distributed Sound & Video Ltd (DSAV Ltd) specialises in designing and installing professional audio-visual solutions for churches and charities across the UK. Founded in 2006, DSAV Ltd is committed to delivering bespoke AV systems tailored to the unique requirements of each venue, ensuring exceptional customer service and support.

https://www.dsavltd.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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