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Audio visual technicians install and run screens, sound and lighting equipment at events and performances.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; attending events or appointments
There will be
0.5% more Audio visual technician jobs in 2027.
In your local area
You could:
You could work at a conference centre, in a theatre, at a recording studio, at a college or at a client's home.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.
You can get into this job through:
There is no set entry route to become an audio visual technician.
It might help to do a level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology or a T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production. These courses will teach you some of the skills you need.
Once you've finished the course, you could try to find a trainee job at a theatre, college or events company. Some employers may want you to have experience helping at a live event.
You'll usually need:
You could become an audio visual technican by doing a level 3 advanced apprenticeship, such as a:
If you'd like to install cinema, lighting or security systems in homes, you could also do a smart home technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could start as an assistant technician and work your way up. You might find it useful to have experience and qualifications in broadcasting, sound technology or electronics.
You could volunteer with a charity, college or theatre group. This would help you 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 a professional body such as PLASA or the Production Services Association.
Professional bodies help you get professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about audio visual careers and training from ScreenSkills.
You can also find out more about working in the creative industries from Discover Creative Careers.
With experience, you could:manage an audio visual department; specialise in lighting or sound design; become an events manager; move into equipment and services sales; become self employed and install equipment in homes
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.