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Scenic automation technician (level 3)

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Assemble and repair automated equipment.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • The principles of electromechanical engineering and its application within the design of the scenic automation system.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings to assist the repair, manufacturing or installation of the automation system.
  • Relevant health and safety legislation for example Health and Safety at Work Act, Working at Height Regulations and company policies including purpose and requirements of risk assessment and method statement to ensure a safe working environment for themselves, colleagues and others who may include the public.
  • Electrical theory and its application to the systems used.
  • Mechanical theory and its application to the systems used.
  • The automation system used by the company and how to programme it or them.
  • The company’s safety and communications protocol for automation operation.
  • The company’s management structure and the differences between fit up and rehearsal or show or production conditions.
  • Communication processes and procedures during a live performance or production.
  • The automation, rigging equipment or components selection process for a task, based on technical requirements.
  • The production process and your role and responsibilities within it.
  • The operation of machinery in the context in which it is to be used during performance or production.
  • Fault finding process and procedures.
  • Procedures for, and processes of record keeping for maintenance and repair.
  • Processes of record keeping for equipment that is to be stored.
  • The benefits and requirements of personal continued professional development.
  • Industry standards including CWA 15902 PL1, BSEN 17206:2020, DIN56950, BGC-C1.
  • The choice of equipment or components and process or materials in relation to recycling and sustainability.

Skills

  • Use a range of tools. For example, power tools, measuring tools and instrumentation to affect repairs to the automation system.
  • Read, interpret and amend technical drawings.
  • Visually inspect equipment to ensure compliance.
  • Operate machinery to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Operate automation controls safely.
  • Isolate equipment when required.
  • Prioritise work to meet objectives
  • Keep a record of projected and actual expenditure related to installation or maintenance.
  • Schedule workload and write a plan of works as required.
  • Follow a method statement or instructions of a system set up.
  • Clearly log repairs identified and undertaken as required.
  • Use safe methods of system rigging and de-rigging, following verbal and written instructions.
  • Undertake fault finding in components and systems.
  • Undertake dynamic risk assessments and sign-on to and follow those risk assessments already established by others.
  • Choose or use equipment or components and process and materials with regard to their recycling and sustainability impact.

Behaviours

  • Work to required standards to ensure a safe working environment for themselves, colleagues, performers and the public.
  • Proactively keep up to date with latest industry developments.
  • Embrace equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and with the public.
  • Work with drive and determination to meet deadlines and complete a job on time and to the required standard.
  • Be clear, precise and timely in all communications.
  • React to and operate within varied and changing working environments.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Creative and design
Qualification level
3
Equal to A level
Course duration
24 months
Maximum funding
£17,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Automation operator
  • Automation technician
  • Flys technician
  • Physical special effects technician
  • Stage engineer
  • Theatre maintenance technician

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