Closes in 26 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of DSAV Ltd for an Audiovisual Level 5 apprentice. As an Audio-Visual Level 5 Apprentice at DSAV Ltd, you will take part in a comprehensive training programme designed to develop your skills in designing, installing and operating a wide range of audio-visual equipment configurations.
Wage
£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you\'ll do at work
* Installation Support and Technical Management: Provide autonomous technical support and management for installations, ensuring seamless operation of all AV components
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively with clients, support teams, external contractors, and management to facilitate effective communication and installation delivery
* Client Consultation: Advise and guide customers on AV requirements for various scenarios, manage expectations, and address any concerns or complaints
* System Design and Installation: Design integrated audio-visual systems tailored to customer needs and specific project environments. Plan, install and configure AV over IP systems to ensure optimal performance
* Coordinate and conduct videoconferencing setup and testing, ensuring adherence to required specifications and optimal performance
* IT Support: Install and support the use of personal computers, servers, and digital signage as part of integrated AV solutions
* Content Creation: Capture, edit and post-produce audio and video content to support client projects and events
* Virtual Events Management: Plan and manage virtual events and online broadcasts, ensuring high-quality delivery and user engagement
* Quality Assurance: Analyse the design, planning and execution of services through testing and customer feedback. Diagnose issues, evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements
* Training Provision: Develop and provide technical training for inexperienced end users to ensure effective utilisation of AV systems
* Administrative Duties: Carry out administrative tasks related to AV services, including logging requests, updating event calendars, tracking project progress, producing purchase orders, processing invoices, and managing email communications
* Equipment Maintenance: Maintain audio-visual equipment and associated inventory across various spaces, ensuring systems are event-ready and meet specific requirements
Where you\'ll work
4 Trinity Centre
Park Farm Industrial Estate
Wellingborough
NN8 6ZB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
* Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation
* Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management
* Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production
* Operate and program lighting control software/hardware
* Root cause analysis & problem solving
* Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources
* Work 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 seniority
* Install, test, and commission relevant hardware
* Configure and manage remote participation systems
* Edit audio and video content
* Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production
* Create digital assets for video workflows
* Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
* Deliver virtual event technical operations
* Clearly advise and guide event participants
* Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system
* Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation
* Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills
* Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks
* Complete risk assessment documentation
* Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others
* Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary
* Document and record maintenance activities
* Safe storage of equipment
* Create a coherent planning document
* Operate a video camera and vision mixer
* Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation
* Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management
* Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production
* Operate and program lighting control software/hardware
* Root cause analysis & problem solving
* Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources
* Work 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 seniority
* Install, test, and commission relevant hardware
* Configure and manage remote participation systems
* Edit audio and video content
* Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production
* Create digital assets for video workflows
* Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
* Deliver virtual event technical operations
* Clearly advise and guide event participants
* Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system
* Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation
* Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills
* Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks
* Complete risk assessment documentation
* Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others
* Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary
* Document and record maintenance activities
* Safe storage of equipment
* Create a coherent planning document
* Day release online 1 day per week
Requirements
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 4)
Any Subject (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Creative
About this employer
Distributed Sound & Video Ltd (DSAV Ltd) specialises in designing and installing professional audio-visual solutions for churches and charities across the UK. Founded in 2006, DSAV Ltd is committed to delivering bespoke AV systems tailored to the unique requirements of each venue, ensuring exceptional customer service and support.
* Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000341477.
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Closes in 26 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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