Apprentice Theatre and Events Technician

An exciting opportunity for someone wanting to develop a career in technical theatre and performing arts.

Join the friendly team working in vibrant multi-arts venues with a busy programme of gigs, film, comedy and drama.

Key Responsibilities – subject to training and development.

Assisting with the delivery of technical services, and effective provision of resources to meet the needs of incoming companies/practitioners, local arts groups and commercial hirers. Advance preparation of spaces and resources to meet the expectations of incoming companies/practitioners, local arts groups and commercial hirers. Assisting with the efficient and effective maintenance of technical equipment and resources with proper regard for health and safety requirements. Assisting with Operating sound, lighting and digital cinema equipment. Understanding and implementing health and safety procedures

Training:

Creative Venue Technician Level 3 Standard.

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Summative Portfolio:

You will be expected to deliver projects throughout the apprenticeship. Each project would involve research, knowledge and may be submitted in writing, a presentation or professional discussion.

Seminars and Qualifications:

All CVT apprentices are enroled onto a vendor qualification called the ABTT Bronze award. This will come with training sessions – covering the following:

Training Session 1 – Manual Handling & Health and Safety at Work Act Develop an understanding of manual handling, injuries and the UK theatre code of conduct.

Training Session 2 – Electrical Fundamentals To develop an understanding of basic electricity

Training Session 3 – Knots & Splicing Develop a basic understanding of knots commonly used in theatre.

Training Session 4 – Fundamentals of Flying An introduction to manual flying systems within the theatre.

Training Session 5 – Safe Use of Temporary Access Equipment Understanding safe handling of Access Equipment and covering relevant terminology.

Training Session 6 – Revision session on ABTT Exam ABTT mock questions and covering what has previously been learnt in preparation for the exam.

For a full overview of the CVT standard please click on the following link: https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/creative-venue-technician-level-3/

Training Outcome:

An exciting opportunity for someone wanting to develop a career in technical theatre and performing arts. Opportunity to join the team beyond the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
A special exhibition sharing both memories of Norden Farm from its 25 years as an arts centre and of the days when a dairy farm was once on our site

Working Hours :
Mixed Shifts - TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative