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About this apprenticeship
Key responsibilities
Work under the guidance of the Technical Manager and wider technical team across all theatre disciplines, including staging, lighting, audio, and flying.
Support the Technical Manager and team with building and equipment maintenance tasks.
Complete all assigned training provided by ATG and Creative Alliance.
Undertake the Creative Venue Technician Level 3
Apprenticeship as directed by Creative Alliance.
Attend seminars, trade shows, and industry events to broaden technical knowledge and professional development.
Training
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
For a full overview of the CVT standard please click on the following link:
https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/creative-venue-technician-level-3/
What you could go on to do
ATG Entertainment are dedicated to support new and young talent into the Theatre and Live Events sector
There can be full time and casual contracts offered to the right candidate after the 2 year apprenticeship
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