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Live event technician (level 3)

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Preparing and setting up technical equipment for live events ranging from concerts, festivals and theatrical performances through to exhibitions, conferences, product launches and showcases.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • Product knowledge and terminology including the theory surrounding chosen specialisms such as sound, light and video.
  • Understand planning processes required to deliver a live event and the importance of eliminating errors that can prove costly on site.
  • Selection of the correct tools and equipment for tasks.
  • Electricity and temporary electrical supplies; theory, practice and safety.
  • Understand management structures within event environment, site etiquette and culture, including on site communication and interdependencies between departments.
  • Working knowledge of stock control, warehousing, storage, logistics and transportation.
  • Knowledge of first aid and health & safety including manual handling, work at height, noise, working hours & fatigue and related legislation.
  • Knowledge of the environmental impact of live events and how it is managed.
  • Lifting operations; theory and practice.
  • A clear understanding of the sectors within the live events industry.

Skills

  • Preparation, test, repair and maintenance of equipment such as amplifiers, speakers & sound control desks; lights, dimmers & lighting control desks or video screens, projectors & associated control equipment.
  • Assembly of systems from component parts.
  • Fault finding in components and systems.
  • Operation of specialised technical equipment & tools.
  • People management and Interpersonal skills especially the ability to react to varied working environments.
  • Computer literacy including specialist software systems such as CAD/design and rental management.
  • Understand and interpret system specifications and drawings.
  • Logistics, with specific reference to truck pack, the ability to judge required space for loads, and prepare Carnets & Manifests for shows travelling outside of the UK/EU.
  • Lifting/ground rigging - much of the technical equipment used in live events is hung from pre-rigged support systems.
  • Customer Service - dealing politely & respectfully with customers, ranging from account managers to production managers to the end client when on site.

Behaviours

  • The ability to work as part of a team, which may vary in size and dynamic.
  • The drive and determination to complete the job on time.
  • The ability to work and remain calm & safe under pressure.
  • A safe attitude - specifically regarding working with electricity, work at height, manual handling & noise.
  • The ability to adapt to change with enthusiasm.
  • The ability to demonstrate problem-solving abilities.
  • A willingness to work unsociable hours in varying locations for extended periods.
  • Punctuality, reliability and personal responsibility.
  • Self-motivated with a positive "can do" attitude, clear goals and ambition.
  • The ability to be an effective communicator.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Creative and design
Qualification level
3
Equal to A level
Course duration
30 months
Maximum funding
£12,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • On-site Technician
  • In-house project manager

View more information about Live event technician (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.