Live Event Technician Apprentice
STAGE ENGAGE LTD
EXETER (EX4 2HA)
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026)
Posted on 16 September 2026
Contents
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within the live events industry. As a Live Event Technician Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals supporting the preparation, installation, operation and maintenance of technical equipment used for live events.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Creative industries production technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday with evening and weekend work as normal.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within the live events industry. As a Live Event Technician Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals supporting the preparation, installation, operation and maintenance of technical equipment used for live events.
You’ll gain hands-on experience working on brand launches, national conferences, sales events, and large-scale international forums while studying towards the Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician (Live Event Technician Pathway) qualification.
No two days are the same, and you’ll develop skills across lighting, audio, video, staging, rigging and event production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, maintain and organise technical equipment before events.
- Load, unload and transport equipment safely.
- Assist with the installation of lighting, sound and AV systems.
- Help rig staging, truss and associated equipment under supervision.
- Support the operation of technical equipment during live events.
- Carry out equipment testing and fault finding.
- Maintain equipment to ensure it remains safe and operational.
- Follow technical drawings, plans and specifications.
- Work safely at all times following company procedures and industry legislation.
- Complete equipment checks before and after events.
- Support warehouse operations including stock control and equipment preparation.
- Assist with cable management and network infrastructure.
- Learn how to programme and operate lighting and audio systems.
- Support the team during de-rigs and equipment returns.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and venue staff.
- Work professionally as part of a busy production team.
Where you'll work
OLD WHEATLEY FARM
POCOMBE BRIDGE
EXETER
EX4 2HA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED
Training course
Creative industries production technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Training you will complete the:
Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship
Live Event Technician Pathway
Delivered by Access Industry through:
- Live online workshops
- Workplace observations
- One-to-one coaching
- Practical assessments
- Portfolio building
- End Point Assessment (EPA)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 and above)
- Maths (grade C/4 and above)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Stage Engage is a creative event production partner, combining technical production, AV and in-house scenic fabrication to deliver events that perform under real-world conditions.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Following the apprenticeship, you can expect a full-time or freelance position within the live events industry.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053758.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.