Creative Venue Technician apprenticeship

Summary

You’ll work in many different areas of our Technical Departments, including stage flying systems, stage props, stage scenery, lighting, sound, and automation. There’ll be a chance to specialise in one area towards the end of the apprenticeship.

Wage

£25,466 a year

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Salary: £ 25,466.54 (£12.21 per hour)

Training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, evenings and weekends depending on the business needs.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 12 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Working on a variety of shows and technical rehearsals as part of the Stage and Electrics Department. You’ll be responsible for the setting and management of scenery, props, follow spots and desk operation
As part of the Production Technician team, you’ll be prepping the show in advance each day and helping to conduct safety checks
Working closely with your own team, the visiting company, and its Stage Management to ensure the smooth and safe operation of each show. The safety of everyone backstage, on stage and in the audience is paramount
Problem solving during live performances
Conducting maintenance on the set, lighting, video, special effects rigs and other technical aspects of the show, so it always looks its best
Ad hoc project work as directed by the Heads of Department
Appropriate manual handling is necessary in these roles and training will be provided

Where you’ll work

65 DRURY LANE
LONDON
WC2B 5SP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

You’ll learn more about producing and maintaining live theatre from the largest operator of musical theatres in London and become part of our team.

6 Hours per week will be allocated to college work. This day will be scheduled flexibly to fit with college and department requirements.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

At LW Theatres, we pride ourselves on being a family of individuals and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds – it’s one of our core values and we believe celebrating our differences is key to success. At the heart of our Company is a culture of inclusion where everyone feels seen and heard and can be themselves at work. Regardless of your background, all we ask is that you have the skills and experience required and the desire to succeed. In return, we pledge to ensure that our selection process is both transparent and fair.

https://lwtheatres.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After completing a Creative Venue Technician apprenticeship, you’ll be equipped with the skills and experience to work behind the scenes in live events, theatres, and performance venues, supporting lighting, sound, stage, and technical operations to bring creative productions to life.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317560.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 30 May 2025)

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