Audio visual apprentice

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

Leicester (LE1 7RH)

Closes in 19 days (Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 July 2025

Print

Contents

Summary

Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of The University of Leicester for an Audiovisual Technician apprentice. You will help to co-ordinate the life cycle of events and provide AV/ IT support to meet the needs of each event. Working within a clearly defined remit of support you will help prepare the AV and IT support.

Wage

£24,250 a year

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Audiovisual technician (level 5)
Hours
Monday - Sunday Hours will vary. TBC.

35 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 21 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

  • Ensure that requests for events or equipment are correctly recorded and satisfied via the loan equipment booking service.
  • Within clearly defined parameters of AV & IT support that can be provided, gather the customer requirements. Working with the Events Technician help determine how to deliver the AV & IT for the event. Plan any associated equipment and technology needs that ensures the event is a success using the expertise from the Event Technician.
  • Provide input into the refresh cycles to enable successful delivery of future events.
  • Help to Install, configure, maintain and upgrade the AV and IT equipment used to deliver event-based activity. Following existing guidance and the lead from the Event Technician, complete pro-active checks on equipment in learning & teaching rooms (both in person and using remote tools) to ensure that equipment is operating effectively and reliably for upcoming events.
  • With guidance from the Events Technician communicate clearly with customers, keeping them informed of progress during any intervention and ensuring that they are familiar and confident with how to use the equipment.
  • Complete bookings for assistance and support with the help and guidance of the Events Technician and ensure they are recorded.
  • Work with the Event Technician and users to test the delivery methods prior to the event dates and provide AV and IT support running up to the event, during the event, and postproduction support.

Where you'll work

University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH

Training

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

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Training schedule

  • Audio visual Level 5 apprenticeship.
  • 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)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Adaptable

About this employer

The University of Leicester is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park.

https://le.ac.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.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331383.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.