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Apprentice Sound Technician, Stratford-upon-Avon
Client:
Royal Shakespeare Company
Location:
Stratford-upon-Avon
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
11.03.2025
Expiry Date:
25.04.2025
Job Description:
Do you have a basic knowledge or interest in sound? Are you an excellent communicator? Do you take a flexible approach to your work?
Are you looking for a job that allows you to learn new skills and gain a qualification?
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an Apprentice Sound Technician to join our highly experienced and friendly Sound team in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to be an active member of the sound department in one of the most well-known theatre companies in the world.
An RSC Apprenticeship provides an alternative and supportive way of accessing a career in theatre. This scheme will focus on the development of sound skills through a mix of work-based learning and coursework, allowing you to develop your practical ability and recognize your potential. As part of this 2-year apprentice program, you will work towards the successful completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship. This will enable you to gain a wide range of skills and techniques used in technical theatre.
What will I be doing?
As an Apprentice Sound Technician, you will be involved in all aspects of the Sound Department, from programming sound equipment, fault finding, repairing and maintenance of sound equipment, maintaining plots and backups of shows, to operating shows, rehearsals, and events. So, if you have an interest in sound in a theatre environment, then this is for you.
Criteria for this role includes:
* You must be able to meet specific entry requirements of the apprenticeship and we will prioritize applicants eligible for government funding for their apprenticeship and for this the following will be required:
* You must have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years.
* Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the program.
* If you already have a degree in the same field or a related one, you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship.
* Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2023 or later.
* You will be required to undertake studying and assessments required to complete the apprenticeship. This may involve an end point assessment.
* You must have a commitment to incorporated qualifications for example, Maths and English functional skills if you don't already have them or of equivalence.
* You must have the commitment to work flexibly as part of the team.
What's in it for me?
* 20% dedicated training time, which is a combination of in-house training and training from an external supplier.
* A dedicated apprenticeship mentor who will tailor your learning experience.
* The opportunity to shadow other departments to expand your overall knowledge of theatre craft.
This is a full time, fixed term contract for the duration of the 2-year apprenticeship. Working hours will be a yearly average of 40 hours per week (scheduled in advance), 6 days out of 7, including evening and weekend work.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 11 September 2023. There will be an Assessment Centre on 20 September 2023 in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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