Summary
We are seeking a Live Event Technician apprentice to join our Apprenticeship Programme. An opportunity for somebody looking to kickstart a career within the AV industry. Working with some of the best global brands. The role involves assisting with the set up, operation, and breakdown of equipment. Assisting in projects from concept to delivery.
Wage
£23,774 a year
£11.43 per hour (£23,774.00 per annum) - Paid monthly
Training course
Creative industries production technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm. The ability and willingness to travel and facilitate overtime including early mornings, late evenings and weekend work is essential.
40 hours a week
Start date
Sunday 14 September 2025
Duration
2 years 3 months
Positions available
3
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
We are looking for a Live Event Technician Apprentice to join our team, you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology, and the space to grow and develop within the role.
Travelling worldwide and working with some of the best global brands around, you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment used in live events, retail, permanent install, exhibition, and studio environments.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Assisting with the set up, operation, and breakdown of equipment pertaining to an event
* Assisting in the execution of specific projects from concept to delivery, when required
* Working as part of a team, providing assistance to other Technicians as necessary
* Learn to identify, report and if appropriate, resolve equipment malfunction
* Pulling and prepping equipment for jobs
* Assisting in the loading and unloading of vans/trucks
* Ensuring accurate completion of paperwork
* Following safe working practices and maintaining health and safety standards to ensure that you, your co-workers, clients, and members of the public are kept safe
* Assist with warehouse duties, including maintenance, when required
* Attending and participating in training as required
* Any other reasonable ad hoc duties as required
Where you’ll work
5 CENTRAL ROAD
HARLOW
CM20 2ST
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ACCESS TO MUSIC 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
* Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship Standard
* You will be completing your apprenticeship alongside Access Creative College
* Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
* You will commit to a minimum of 6 hours of training per week
* Your training will be blended, between online, onsite with the employer and occasionally onsite with Access Creative College
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade C/4 and above)
* Maths (grade C/4 and above)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
Other requirements
The ability and willingness to travel is essential as we deliver jobs world wide. The ability to faciliate regular overtime and/or working outside what is considered to be 'normal' working hours. This is the events industry where the many of our jobs are installed and de-rigged during early mornings, late evenings or at weekends. The duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly stand and walk, as well as push, pull, bend, climb, reach, twist, and kneel, and lift and/or move 25kg.Other physical requirements of the role include communication, excellent aural skills and visual acuity such as close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.The employee will not always be in a temperature-controlled work environment and may experience temperature variations due to local weather conditions.