Creative Venue Technician Apprentice Royal Opera House
Get hands-on experience in one of the largest and busiest theatres in Europe. Based in the Technical Department of the ROH, Covent Garden, play a part in the management and running of our two stages. Gain many new skills as you work in different areas on our live productions; giving you a great start for your career in technical theatre.
Role
You will be based in the Technical Department of the ROH, Covent Garden. The Technical Department is responsible for the management and running of the two stages and all other technical areas.
- You will work in many different areas of the ROH Technical Department including the build area, lighting, sound, and the main stage (stage props, flys, stage lighting etc). There will be a chance to specialise in one area towards the end of the apprenticeship
- As part of the apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to spend time in the technical departments of other venues
- You will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a college assessor, ROH technical staff and the Apprenticeships Team.
- You will work alongside a variety of people and departments throughout the apprenticeship
Training
- The apprenticeship will be split between the ROH and online and in person sessions with Access Creative College
- You will study for a Level 3 Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Part of the qualification will be achieved through the compilation of a portfolio of evidence demonstrating how the relevant skills have been used in the workplace
- On average, one day per week will be allocated to college work. These hours will be scheduled flexibly to fit with college and department requirements
- Once complete you will be equipped for an entry level career in technical theatre either as a technician in a specific venue or as a freelance technician
- You may choose to specialise in a particluar area e.g. lighting and you could even decide to gain further qualifications
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Creative industries production technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- ACCESS TO MUSIC LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Sunday, shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 24 Months
- Positions Available
- 3
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 7th May 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Interest in technical theatre
Qualifications
- Maths or English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Desired)
About the Employer
Royal Opera House
We bring together the world’s most extraordinary artists in live, streamed and broadcast events and performances that thrill, move and excite; that transport people to other worlds. Our theatres are in London’s Covent Garden but our work is accessed and experienced across the UK and globally through touring partnerships, cinema programmes, free outdoor screenings, radio, TV and live-streaming.
- Company
- Royal Opera House
- Location
- ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,144.00 to £25,282.40
- Posted
- Company
- Royal Opera House
- Location
- ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,144.00 to £25,282.40
- Posted