Creative venue technicians (CVTs) operate under the direction and supervision of a production arts technical management team and provide technical support for the construction, rehearsal, presentation and removal of a live performance, for audience or camera.
They are multi-skilled across a wide range of technical disciplines, possess a broad level of knowledge relevant to the diverse environment in which they operate, and play an active role in the technical operation across a variety of established creative venues, for example, theatres, arts centres and broadcast studios.
Technicians will be competent in lighting, audio, video and building services related to the performance arts and apply them to their resident premises and / or production. They will also be skilled in stagecraft techniques - such as carpentry, operating stage machinery and performing scene changes - allowing them to set up, rig, operate, maintain and repair technical equipment as used in creative venues to facilitate the rehearsal and presentation of live performance e.g. scenery, luminaires, fixtures, audio and video apparatus.
They can read, interpret and give appropriate technical information to colleagues and clients, and can safely use a variety of tools to assemble, install and maintain scenery and equipment for stage and screen.
Technicians undertake tasks both autonomously and as part of a team, taking ownership of the output standard and, with guidance will use their skills to realise and respond to the development of the creative team's vision.
They are responsible for the upkeep of their resident venue or touring production - for example, focussing lanterns, fitting radio mics, assembling scenery and programming lighting, audio, video, automation and other control systems - and will undertake venue maintenance duties such as housekeeping, re-lamping, painting and basic venue repair work.
Typical job roles include venue technician, theatre technician, stage technician, lighting technician, sound technician, video technician and automation technician.
Entry requirements will be determined by individual employers.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
Apprentices will develop knowledge of:
Understanding the industry (terms and relationships):
Planning:
Production processes, performance and maintenance:
SKILLS
Apprentices will gain skills in the following areas:
Understanding the industry (terms and relationships):
Planning
Production processes, performance and maintenance:
BEHAVIOUR
Apprentices will demonstrate the following behaviours:
Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments
Completion of the programme will enable apprentices to work in a relevant role in the industry.