The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Wage: £31,699 a year
Training course: Audiovisual technician (level 5)
Hours: This role will require some early starts, late finishes, and occasional weekend work whilst working 5 days in 7 rotas. As part of completing the apprenticeship, please note you will be supported with appropriate time to attend webinars and lectures. Exact working days and hours TBC.
Start date: Monday 1 June 2026
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1
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Wage £31,699 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Audiovisual technician (level 5) Hours This role will require some early starts, late finishes, and occasional weekend work whilst working 5 days in 7 rotas. As part of completing the apprenticeship, please note you will be supported with appropriate time to attend webinars and lectures. Exact working days and hours TBC. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 1 June 2026 Duration 2 years Positions available 1
As our Audio Visual Apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality AV and production services across a wide range of events - from meetings and conferences to live and hybrid experiences.
Working alongside our AV Technicians, you’ll get hands-on experience setting up, operating and de-rigging equipment. This could include microphones, sound desks, video conferencing systems and digital displays, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.
You’ll also support live events, assisting with sound, basic mixing and technical setup, while learning how different elements come together to create a professional event experience.
Alongside the practical side, you’ll build your knowledge through a Level 5 Audiovisual Technician apprenticeship. You’ll develop your skills in AV technology, production and event delivery, while gaining real experience in a busy, professional environment.
Day to day, you’ll help check and maintain equipment, support meeting rooms, and work with teams across the organisation to deliver filming, streaming and technical event requirements.
It’s a varied, hands-on role where you’ll learn by doing, supported by an experienced team.
A little more about the role:
Support the setup, operation and pack-down of AV equipment for events Assist with live and hybrid event delivery, including sound and basic production support Carry out routine checks of meeting rooms and provide first-line AV support Work with teams such as IT and IET.tv to support filming and streaming Help maintain and track AV equipment and inventory Provide friendly, professional support to internal and external clients Complete the Level 5 Audiovisual Technician apprenticeship programme
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Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents Operate a video camera and vision mixerIntegrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentationAudio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel managementApply and problem solve video signal flow for live productionOperate and program lighting control software/hardwareRoot cause analysis & problem solvingCollate, compare, and synthesise information from various sourcesWork collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniorityInstall, test, and commission relevant hardwareConfigure and manage remote participation systemsEdit audio and video contentPrepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-productionCreate digital assets for video workflowsManual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital camerasAudio captureDeliver virtual event technical operationsClearly advise and guide event participantsDevise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/systemIdentify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigationOrganise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skillsUse collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasksComplete risk assessment documentationAccurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and othersTest and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessaryDocument and record maintenance activitiesSafe storage of equipmentCreate a coherent planning documentOperate a video camera and vision mixerIntegrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentationAudio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel managementApply and problem solve video signal flow for live productionOperate and program lighting control software/hardwareRoot cause analysis & problem solvingCollate, compare, and synthesise information from various sourcesWork collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniorityInstall, test, and commission relevant hardwareConfigure and manage remote participation systemsEdit audio and video contentPrepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-productionCreate digital assets for video workflowsManual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital camerasAudio captureDeliver virtual event technical operationsClearly advise and guide event participantsDevise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/systemIdentify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigationOrganise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skillsUse collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasksComplete risk assessment documentationAccurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and othersTest and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessaryDocument and record maintenance activitiesSafe storage of equipmentCreate a coherent planning document
Audiovisual Technician Level 5 There will be an online day release once a week for the duration of the apprenticeship programme
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 4 or above)
BTEC in:
Any (can be an equivalent level 3) (grade Pass or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Organisation skillsTeam workingInitiativeGenuine Interest in AVCuriousHands-onWilling to learnInterest in sound/videoInterest in live events
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Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
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