Audio-visual technicians install and operate visual, sound and lighting equipment at conference centres, schools, colleges and events.
£16,000 Starter
to£40,000 Experienced
39 to 41 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays attending events or appointments
You can get into this job through:
You could do a level 2 or 3 college course in:
You can also do a foundation degree in audio visual production.
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could get into this job through a creative venue technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could start as an assistant technician and work your way up. Experience and qualifications in broadcast and sound technology, or electronics, would be useful.
You could volunteer with a charity, college or theatre group to get experience of setting up and running audio-visual technology and software.
Employers value experience, so it would improve your chances of finding work if you've got experience of setting up and using audio, visual and computer technology.
You could join organisations like PLASA or the Production Services Association, for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about audio visual careers and training from ScreenSkills.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties might include:
You could work at a college, at a university or at a conference centre.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.