Summary
This is a hands-on role working across a wide range of live events including corporate productions, broadcasts, and live experiences. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on a wide range of events including corporate productions, brand activations, and live experiences across the UK and beyond.
- Wage
£27,040 a year
- Training course
- Creative industries production technician (level 3)
- Hours
- Monday- Friday 9:00am to 17:00pm
Evening and weekend work will be expected where required.
40 hours a week
- Start date
Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Duration
1 year 6 months
- Positions available
1
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
Job Overview:
Phoenix Pro AV are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Multi-Skilled AV Technician Apprentice to join our growing team.
This is a hands-on role working across a wide range of live events including corporate productions, broadcasts, and live experiences. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on a wide range of events including corporate productions, brand activations, and live experiences across the UK and beyond.
The successful candidate will gain experience in audio, video, lighting, and event infrastructure, supporting the delivery of high-quality technical productions.
This apprenticeship provides structured training alongside real-world experience, developing the skills required to become a well-rounded live event technician.
Key Responsibilities -
- Assist with the preparation, loading, and testing of AV equipment in the warehouse
- Maintain high standards of equipment preparation, cleanliness, and organisation
- Ensure all kit is correctly labelled, packed, and show-ready
- Assist with equipment check-in/out using inventory systems (e.g. Current RMS)
- Support senior technicians with the installation and setup of audio, video, and lighting systems on-site
- Assist with the operation of equipment during live events, under supervision
- Help with de-rigging, packing, and returning equipment safely after events
- Assist with equipment testing, basic maintenance, and fault finding
- Support routine inspections and preparation of equipment to company standards
- Work alongside senior technicians to learn best practices in live event production
- Gain exposure to technologies such as audio systems, video distribution, and AV-over-IP workflows
- Represent Phoenix Pro AV professionally on-site and support delivery of high-quality client experiences
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards
- Assist with logistics, transport, and stock management
Where you'll work
22 HAILEY ROAD
ERITH
DA18 4AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED
Training course
Creative industries production technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents- Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
- Prepare system specifications and drawings.
- Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
- Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
- Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
- Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
- Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
- Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
- Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
- Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
- Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
- Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
- Prepare written information and reports.
- Comply with creative venue budgetary and financial management protocols.
- Undertake set and change scenes in live performance – setting and striking scenic elements under show conditions.
- Operate suspension systems.
- Undertake stage crafts such as basic scenic construction, carpentry, metalwork, stage machinery, props, scene changes, knots and terminations.
- Trouble shoot, fault find and carry out basic repairs to creative venue and production systems.
- As directed, inspect, test and maintain creative venue systems and production systems.
- Program and operate production control consoles. Undertake cueing and operation during the live performance or event.
- Trouble shoot, fault find and repair at sub assembly and component level.
- Calibrate equipment and systems to meet production requirements.
- Identify, specify and use components, systems and products applicable for the environment.
- Identify and undertake servicing requirements in line with manufacturer recommendations.
- Achieve effective network connectivity across live event systems.
- Identify required packing space for equipment and for truck packs.
- Prepare and operate lifting and ground rigging equipment.
- Program and operate lighting control systems.
- Assess and monitor power supply systems, installing wiring for practicals and equipment as required.
- Prepare, set and operate lighting equipment to create the desired effect.
- Manipulate and modify lighting, using diffusion materials, filters or reflectors to create the desired effect.
- Adapt lighting to meet short notice creative changes in the production design or script.
- Prepare and operate extra low voltage lighting equipment and systems.
- Identify the dangers and restrictions in the use of battery supplies including charging and mitigate for these.
- Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
- Prepare system specifications and drawings.
- Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
- Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
- Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
- Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
- Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
- Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
- Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
- Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
- Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
- Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
- Prepare written information and reports.
Training schedule
- Blended online class-room based lessons, 1-2-1 delivery and in person observations
- If required, maths and English Functional Skills
- Minimum off the job training
More training information
- Audio, lighting, and video systems
- Rigging and staging
- Power distribution and event infrastructure
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Health & safety and industry best practices
- This programme combines on-the-job experience with structured learning, supporting long-term career progression in the live events industry
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or Above)
- 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
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