Technology consultant apprentice

Summary

Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of Hewshott for and Audio visual apprentice to join their team. Through Hewshott, you’ll gain practical experience of real-world AV, IT, acoustic and Smart building consultancy projects within several sectors while studying part-time for a degree in a related discipline.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 17 August 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

Assist with documenting client technology requirements
Shadow site surveys and help gather basic room and infrastructure data
Support the production of presentation material and reports
Learn to interpret drawings and specifications
Begin using tools like AutoCAD and Excel for basic design layouts and data collection

Where you'll work

15C
FIELD HOUSE
EARLS COLNE BUSI
AIRFIELD
CO6 2NS

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

Audio-Visual Apprenticeship Level 5
Online day release once a week

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
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Hewshott is a renowned global independent consultancy, known for cutting-edge work in AV, IT, acoustics, and technology strategy. We work across high-profile projects in commercial, hospitality, education, and cultural sectors. Our independence means we always do what’s best for the client, without vendor bias — and we’re deeply invested in building the next generation of talent

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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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