Theatre Technician Apprentice

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

• Assisting with get ins and outs
• Rigging and focusing lighting equipment
• Setting up sound equipment
• Operating flying equipment
• Carrying out tasks required by the performance
• Operating lighting and sound cues
• Looking at technical riders, getting prepared for events
• General maintenance of equipment
• Being creative with making props
• Keeping technical stores clean and tidy

Where you'll work

The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DE

The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

Chichester College Group

Training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Requirements

Essential qualifications:

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Interest in performing arts
• Positive and willing attitude
• Enthusiastic
• Committed
• Commitment to high standards
• Self-starter

Other requirements

There will be an element of heavy lifting and manual handling to be able to carry out this position, therefore a good level of physical fitness is required.