Audiovisual Technician Apprentice

Summary

Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of AV Elite who are looking someone who is keen to learn and work as part of a team. Excellent time keeping and can do attitude are essential. You will be working alongside experienced AV engineers who will be able to teach all the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a rapidly expanding industry.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Salary is £19k for Year 1, £21K year 2, £23K Year 3. Salary will then be reviewed & reflected upon performance.

Training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm Any overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 hours per hour. Saturdays paid at 1.5 hours. Sundays at 2.0 hours.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 18 July 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

Work alongside a team of on-site supervisors & engineers learning how to Install, terminate & Test AV cabling
Learning how to install a range of audio-visual equipment (screens, projectors, LED walls, microphones, speakers, cameras etc.) to different finishes (plasterboard, concrete, joinery etc). You will learn which different fixings to use with each surface material
Assist the on-site team with taking in of deliveries and moving equipment & materials around the site
Assist the on-site team with paperwork for example Asset registers, cable schedules, AVIT Schedules, test sheets
Laptops will be provided for these tasks
Ensure on-site work areas and storage areas are kept clean, tidy and safe
You will be taught how to read & install to both Schematic/Wiring drawings & M&E drawings. These are essential to ensure we install as per our client's design

Where you'll work

124 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX

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

Online day release
Audiovisual level 5 apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade 4 or above)

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
Logical
Team working
Physical fitness
Excellent Time Keeping

Other requirements

The role will be based on different sites in and around London for the duration of the apprenticeship. Therefore, the successful candidate will need to live in or around London with access to public transport links.

About this company

We are a small business who are working on behalf of much larger Integrators. We will be installing projects for some of the largest business in the world. It is therefore incredibly important that the successful candidate is able to be well presented and well mannered in client facing situations.

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Company benefits

Travel expense costs will be covered at a max rate of £100 per week.

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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