Audio-visual apprentice

LIVE WIRE EVENT SOLUTIONS LTD

3 Mead Court, Thorpe Way, Banbury (OX16 4RZ)

Closes in 27 days (Thursday 23 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 September 2025

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Summary

Northern Skills is recruiting on behalf of Live Wire event Solutions for an audiovisual apprentice. As an apprentice Live Wire Technician, you’ll work your technical magic in an environment that rewards your dedication with challenge and fulfilment. If you’ve got the skillset, mindset and you’re ready for a rewarding time, apply!

• Wage:

  £11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  The current National Minimum Wage rate for an apprentice is 7.55 per hour. Aged 19 or over and have completed your first year - You’re entitled to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for your age

• Training course: Audiovisual technician (level 5)
• Hours: Monday - Friday. Shifts TBA.

  30 hours a week

• Start date:

  Thursday 30 October 2025

• Duration:

  2 years 3 months

• 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

• Develop your communication skills to be the friendly point of contact for clients on
  site to keep them up to date on the progress of each project.
• Learn how to control those budgets and costs with razor sharp precision
• Deliver top notch first and second fix installation in commercial properties
• Showcase your organisation and communication skills by attending site surveys to check in with clients and site managers
• Juggle multiple projects & targets without dropping the ball

Where you'll work

3 Mead Court, Thorpe Way, Banbury
OX16 4RZ

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)

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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

Training schedule

• Audiovisual 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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Creative

About this employer

With a foundation rooted in a passion for entertainment, we elevate the power of light, sound, and pioneering visual technologies to bring your vision to life with experiences that are as transformative as they are unforgettable.

https://livewireproductions.com/ (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 VAC1000343778.

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Closes in 27 days (Thursday 23 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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