Apprentice Theatre and Events Technician
STORYDEN LIMITED
MAIDENHEAD, Slough
Closes in 16 days (Friday 3 October 2025)
Posted on 17 September 2025
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Summary
An exciting opportunity for someone wanting to develop a career in technical theatre and performing arts. Join the friendly team working in vibrant multi-arts venues with a busy programme of gigs, film, comedy and drama.
- Wage
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£20,540 a year
- Training course
- Creative industries production technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Mixed Shifts - TBC.
39 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 25 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- Positions available
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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
An exciting opportunity for someone wanting to develop a career in technical theatre and performing arts.
Join the friendly team working in vibrant multi-arts venues with a busy programme of gigs, film, comedy and drama.
Key Responsibilities – subject to training and development.
- Assisting with the delivery of technical services, and effective provision of resources to meet the needs of incoming companies/practitioners, local arts groups and commercial hirers.
- Advance preparation of spaces and resources to meet the expectations of incoming companies/practitioners, local arts groups and commercial hirers.
- Assisting with the efficient and effective maintenance of technical equipment and resources with proper regard for health and safety requirements.
- Assisting with Operating sound, lighting and digital cinema equipment.
- Understanding and implementing health and safety procedures
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, ALTWOOD ROAD, MAIDENHEAD, SL6 4PF
- William Street, Slough, SL1 1XY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
Creative Venue Technician Level 3 Standard.
Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.
Summative Portfolio:
You will be expected to deliver projects throughout the apprenticeship. Each project would involve research, knowledge and may be submitted in writing, a presentation or professional discussion.
Seminars and Qualifications:
All CVT apprentices are enroled onto a vendor qualification called the ABTT Bronze award. This will come with training sessions – covering the following:
Training Session 1 – Manual Handling & Health and Safety at Work Act Develop an understanding of manual handling, injuries and the UK theatre code of conduct.
Training Session 2 – Electrical Fundamentals To develop an understanding of basic electricity
Training Session 3 – Knots & Splicing Develop a basic understanding of knots commonly used in theatre.
Training Session 4 – Fundamentals of Flying An introduction to manual flying systems within the theatre.
Training Session 5 – Safe Use of Temporary Access Equipment Understanding safe handling of Access Equipment and covering relevant terminology.
Training Session 6 – Revision session on ABTT Exam ABTT mock questions and covering what has previously been learnt in preparation for the exam.
For a full overview of the CVT standard please click on the following link: https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/creative-venue-technician-level-3/
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
A special exhibition sharing both memories of Norden Farm from its 25 years as an arts centre and of the days when a dairy farm was once on our site
https://norden.farm/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free evening meal on evening shifts. Free PPE provided. Free Parking. Free tickets to shows/ films (Ts & Cs apply).
After this apprenticeship
An exciting opportunity for someone wanting to develop a career in technical theatre and performing arts. Opportunity to join the team beyond the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342503.
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Closes in 16 days (Friday 3 October 2025)
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