Production (Creative Venue) Technician Apprentice Royal Albert Hall

Location

Kensington, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

The Royal Albert Hall stages events in its various performance spaces. The Production and Technical team is responsible for the setup,  preparation, and operation of the technical requirements in the main auditorium, the Elgar room and other spaces in the building. We are seeking to engage a highly motivated individual to join our team. You will be mentored and supported throughout the process to enable you to progress successfully through your training build the skills to develop into a Production Technician ready for work in the Live Event sector. 

• Preparation of lighting and audio equipment in readiness for shows and load ins.
• De-prepping kit, storing correctly and safely, reporting any damage or faults to the relevant Operations Manager.
• Working with and interpreting lighting and audio plans, ensuring that they are followed accurately.
• Rigging and de-rigging of equipment as required throughout the building.

The training you will be getting

Production Technician – Creative Venue Pathways 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 enrolled 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 into 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

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What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

We have exciting opportunities to join one of our teams to gain valuable skills and experience to kick start a career in your chosen field, while gaining a national vocational qualification.

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Salary

£21.75k per annum