Audio Visual Apprentice
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
London (WC2R 0BL)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 March 2026
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Summary
At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people. You'll have more than just a job Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you’ll grow - professionally and personally.
- Wage
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£31,699 a year
- Training course
- Audiovisual technician (level 5)
- Hours
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This role will require some early starts, late finishes, and occasional weekend work whilst working 5 days in 7 rotas. As part of completing the apprenticeship, please note you will be supported with appropriate time to attend webinars and lectures. Exact working days and hours TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
As our Audio Visual Apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality AV and production services across a wide range of events - from meetings and conferences to live and hybrid experiences.
Working alongside our AV Technicians, you’ll get hands-on experience setting up, operating and de-rigging equipment. This could include microphones, sound desks, video conferencing systems and digital displays, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.
You’ll also support live events, assisting with sound, basic mixing and technical setup, while learning how different elements come together to create a professional event experience.
Alongside the practical side, you’ll build your knowledge through a Level 5 Audiovisual Technician apprenticeship. You’ll develop your skills in AV technology, production and event delivery, while gaining real experience in a busy, professional environment.
Day to day, you’ll help check and maintain equipment, support meeting rooms, and work with teams across the organisation to deliver filming, streaming and technical event requirements.
It’s a varied, hands-on role where you’ll learn by doing, supported by an experienced team.
A little more about the role:
- Support the setup, operation and pack-down of AV equipment for events
- Assist with live and hybrid event delivery, including sound and basic production support
- Carry out routine checks of meeting rooms and provide first-line AV support
- Work with teams such as IT and IET.tv to support filming and streaming
- Help maintain and track AV equipment and inventory
- Provide friendly, professional support to internal and external clients
- Complete the Level 5 Audiovisual Technician apprenticeship programme
Where you'll work
2 Savoy Place
London
WC2R 0BL
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 Technician Level 5
- There will be an online day release once a week for the duration of the apprenticeship programme
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
BTEC in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Genuine Interest in AV
- Curious
- Hands-on
- Willing to learn
- Interest in sound/video
- Interest in live events
Other requirements
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.
About this employer
We are the IET and we inspire, inform and influence the global engineering community to engineer a better world. As a diverse home across engineering and technology, we share knowledge that helps make better sense of the world in order to solve the challenges that matter. It’s why we are uniquely placed to champion engineering.
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
Thomas Peacock
thomaspeacock160302@outlook.com
01642333801
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022515.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:59pm)