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Level 4+
Audio-visual Technician L5 Apprenticeship Standard
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is a Level 5 Apprenticeship where the learner will be employed full time in an organisation that requires them to work with Audio, Video, and Live Events.
Occupation summary
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide a broad range of professional solutions for communication including videoconferencing, hybrid in-person/online events, sound, lighting, projection, and computer networking by planning, installing, configuring, and operating hardware and software. AV hardware includes audio mixing desks, video cameras, public address systems, display screens, projectors, wireless microphone systems, recording devices, lighting systems, encoders/decoders, and network switchers. AV software includes videoconferencing platforms, digital audio workstations, video editors, media servers, sound-reinforcement design/control, lighting design/control, and computer networking tools. Integrated AV involves the combination, design, and system control of the hardware/software specified above to meet unique specifications. Depending on the context, a range of working patterns are applicable including standard office hours and shift work.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other members of their own team, and in the course of their normal duties will interact with their line manager, senior management, potential and confirmed clients (internal/external to the employer), event organisers, public speakers, performers, AV support teams, external contractors, personal assistants, and company directors/CEO’;s.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible, under minimal supervision, for design, setup, and delivery of audiovisual provision in accordance with the specifications of internal and external stakeholders. Depending on the core business of their employer these activities might be focussed on time-based events (online, in-person, and hybrid) or permanent communication systems. All of the above activity requires systematic project management skills, an evaluative approach, and the ability to synthesise client requirements, project specifications, and budget. Employees are responsible for determining the best course of action and implementing theoretical/technical knowledge in order bring projects to fruition. Additionally they are responsible for upholding institutional/national health and safety guidelines, meeting specific client requirements on time, and responding to change requests (late or otherwise) in a professional manner.
FURTHER INFORMATION
This apprenticeship will be appropriate for anyone with an keen interest in audio, video, graphic and digital technology. previous experience in live or recorded events will be useful.
This is a higher apprentice so applicants need to have had some experience with relevant technology, software or systems in video, audio, lighting or live events.
The min entry requirement after that is a pass in GCSE Maths and English and a right to work in the UK.
This occupation is found in a multitude of sectors including but not limited to: videoconferencing and online events, academic institutions, banks, law firms, insurance providers, financial service providers, government agencies, hospitals, software developers, galleries, museums, and other live event spaces/venues. Audiovisual (AV) professionals are employed in fixed ‘site-specific’; roles (institutions, event spaces, offices, meeting rooms) and on ‘touring’; events in venues of various sizes requiring AV infrastructure (from small clubs to stadiums). Some of this work is carried out at height. The Audiovisual industry is forecast to be worth $230 billion by 2023 (The Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association).
The course is made up of three main criteria:
Knowledge
Skills
Professional Behaviours
Each criteria will be assessed in individual modules that require the apprentice to demonstrate their occupational competence in the skills and knowledge through numerous techniques. This can involve written assignments, evidence of their practical work, recorded and photographed assessments, as well as spoken responses, interviews and professional discussions.
The final part of the apprenticeship will be undertaken by an independent assessment organisation and will involve two elements of an endpoint assessment.
Assessment method 1: Scenario Test with questioning
Assessment method 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
There is no cost to an apprentice.
If you are an employer employing an apprentice over the age 21 (without an EHCP) then you are likely to pay 5% towards the training cost.
If you are an employer with an Apprenticeship levy (i.e. your payroll exceeds £3 Million) then you will pay in full from your levy account.
There are no additional costs for the training or materials but Apprentices will be required to have access to a personal computer or laptop.
For more information on this Apprenticeship or other Apprenticeships we offer, please contact our friendly Apprenticeship team on 01243 812948 or email apprenticeships@chigroup.ac.uk