Technical Theatre is part of the Performing Arts Industry. Apprentices in these roles will train as Assistant Lighting or Lighting Technicians, learning how lighting can dramatically alter the mood and shape of a performance to delight audiences.
Intermediate Level Technical Theatre Support apprentices will train as a Lighting Technician Assistant responsible for liaising with lighting director, designer, floor manager, producer & sound technician to agree lighting design, co-ordinating and handling equipment and technical crew, assembling/rigging lighting equipment for special effects, programming consoles, operating a follow spotlight.
On the Advanced Level Apprenticeship you will train as a Lighting Technician working with colleagues, keeping up to date with technical developments in the live arts, sourcing lighting/special effects equipment & consumables, supervising the operation of lighting control systems, operating lighting for a live performance, checking control systems and health and safety.
Job Roles
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
- Lighting Technician Assistant
Advanced Level Apprenticeship
