Audiovisual Apprentice LIVE WIRE EVENT SOLUTIONS LTD

A Level 5 Audiovisual Apprentice is required.Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of Live Wire Event Solutions. Live Wire Event Solutions are looking for a hardworking individual to join their busy team as an audiovisual technician. Duties include: installing, testing, fault finding and servicing audio visual systems and ensuring jobs are on track to be completed to the agreed timescales.

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Closing date: 17 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,984.00

    Wage to be discussed at interview

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday. Times to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 May 2024

  • Date posted

    15 Feb 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000231536

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Steer your way around a variety of projects both onsite and in the pre-production phase, working to deliver all projects to the highest standards
  • 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
  • Become a technical ninja by installing, testing, fault finding and servicing Audio Visual systems and ensuring jobs are on track to be completed to the agreed timescales
  • 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
  • You’ll become a wizard at rack building, AV installation and configuration & the master of terminating Cat5 & 6, XLR, 232 cntrl, Speakon, BNC, EDAC
  • Fail to prepare, prepare to fail will become your motto for each project
  • Read an AV schematic or construction drawing like it's a children's book
  • Become the guru of Health and Safety regulations and their application to the installation process
  • Just like Yoda, you’ll learn the skills to be calm and focussed when the going gets tough
  • Juggle multiple projects & targets without dropping the ball.

The training you will be getting

  • Level 5 Audiovisual Technician
  • Day release one day per week
  • Online delivery.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent Any Subject (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

Successful candidate must be able to travel around 4-5 different locations. Driver is preferred.

About the employer

Welcome to the heart of Banbury, Oxfordshire, where Live Wire is igniting the scene as a rapidly growing global technical production company. We are the driving force behind dynamic services like Video, Sound, Lighting, and Software Programming, shaping experiences across diverse sectors. Holdtight, because much of our magic unfolds in the thrilling motorsport industry, powering top teams in Formula 1, Formula E, W Series, and Extreme E. As the gears of our busy operation turn, we’re on the lookout for an individual with the ambition and motivation to help propel themselves and the business to pole position. Your mission if you choose to accept…

Employer

LIVE WIRE EVENT SOLUTIONS LTD

Address

3 Mead Court, Thorpe Way, Banbury

OX16 4RZ

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Training

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Audiovisual technician

Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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