Screen Lighting Technician Apprenticeship

The role of Screen Lighting Technician is about the set up and use of lighting equipment and associated support infrastructure to create the desired effect for filming a TV show, film, commercial or video. Knowledge ranges from distributing power with temporary equipment, safely positioning the lights to create the desired effect, controlling digital lighting with data networks or adjusting the quality of the light with textiles and filters. 

The initial stage of this apprenticeship is warehouse-based based where apprentices will learn to select and identify all the types of equipment involved, how to prepare them for use, including PAT tests and function tests, and packaging the equipment for the end client. 

The latter stages of the role involve going to the film locations and studio sets to set up the equipment and learn how film-makers use light to create their vision.

There are many soft skills needed, as well as technical skills, from good communication to understanding hierarchy and other departments’ needs.

On completion, a qualified technician will have the option to freelance in this exciting, creative industry.
To help prepare, test and inspect a wide range of rental equipment to a high standard. Assist with company events and outreach programs on locations, working with an experienced crew.

At a stage where sufficient equipment knowledge has been gained, secondments to films or TV projects will be arranged, where the candidate will work alongside professional film crew learning their skills. 

 

 

Training:

Level 3 Creative Industry Production Technician, Screen Lighting pathway Apprenticeship.

Level 2 Functional Skills where required.

Blended learning.

Training Outcome:

A career as a Screen Lighting Technician following a successful apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
MBS are leading rental suppliers of Lighting and support equipment to the film and TV industry. We service the largest studios and the biggest films and Hight End TV shows produced by the largest content producers. We offer a range of 6500 products ranging from the lighting heads to cables, power distribution, Data networking kits, grip, stands and supports as well as textiles and consumables. All equipment is cleaned, tested and prepared for rental before despatch to the films and TV shows where I clients rig and use to make the shows, we all watch. We have fantastic industry relationships with al the major producers and second our apprentices onto films at places like Pinewood studios We encourage diversity and foster a welcoming and inclusive work environment.

Working Hours :
40 hour week Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:30. At the warehouse, this will change for secondments later in the apprenticeship.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness