ADULT LEARNING COURSES
Theatre Technician Short Course
Our Theatre Technician course equips you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you’ll need to break into a role in technical theatre.
Become a Theatre Technician
Learn the art of stagecraft while working in a state-of-the-art production and performance space
Theatre Technicians play a vital role in the performing arts industry, ensuring that productions run smoothly and without complication. From the planning and setting up of equipment before shows to operating lighting rigs and sound design during performances, Theatre Technicians work hard behind the scenes to make sure the production is a success.
Our Theatre Technician course equips you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you’ll need to break into a role in technical theatre, so you can build a successful career providing in-demand technical support for stage productions, live events, location-based performances and more.
Work to a live brief and learn how to manage the key technical elements of setting up and supporting a live production or performance.
On this course, you’ll develop skills in several areas, including lighting, sound, health & safety, video production and more, working with industry-standard equipment in a purpose-built performance space.
Start your career in theatre with us
A Theatre Technician qualification opens up many pathways for you to break into the rapidly-growing performing arts industry, which contributes billions of pounds to the UK economy.
Our programmes are designed to equip you with essential industry skills, recognised industry qualifications and real-life project experience. This course is designed to give you the skills you need to get you closer to your dream career in performing arts.
What will you learn on BCE’s Theatre Technician course?
The sessions and activities on our Theatre Technician course will prepare you for a role in the industry, providing you with all the core skills and safety certifications needed to become a sought-after Theatre Technician.
Upcoming Dates
October 2022
Duration
4 weeks, 3 days per week.
Courses are delivered 100% online via zoom.
Course Eligibility Criteria
Must be 19+ years old as of August 31st 2022
Must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
EU citizens will need proof of settlement status
Must live at a London postcode
Must be unemployed
Career Pathways for a Theatre Technician
Our students go on to have successful careers in London’s creative economy. Studying a Theatre Technician qualification can open up doors to a number of career pathways or options for further study.
Employment pathways:
- Video engineer
- Sound designer
- Lighting operative
- Stage manager
- Scenic artist
- Audio technician
- Set designer
Further study and development:
- Apprenticeship Vacancies
- 1-1 dedicated employment support with our Employment Work Coach Heather
- Further training and professional development
- Further and Higher Education
Meet the Tutor
Will Monks
Teaches: Technical Theatre
My name is Will. I’m an award-winning lighting and video designer working in technical theatre. After training at the prestigious Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, I’ve gone on to work in a variety of backstage roles, specialising in lighting and projection.
My work in technical theatre has taken me all around the world, from village halls to West End theatres and everything in between, collaborating on critically-acclaimed productions such as The MP, Aunty Mandy & Me, Far Gone, Petula and many more.
Why study with us?
Developing the best learning environments for students
Learn from the best Professional tutors with extensive industry experience will teach you everything you need to know
Develop your skills Equip yourself with the skills needed for in-demand jobs in the industry, working to real-world briefs
State-of-the-Art The most up to date industry-standard equipment allows your ability to shine
Proven success Many of our students progress into careers in London’s exciting creative economy or go on to study at top universities
97
Vocational success rate for Academy learners
74
of BCE Level 3 learners progress to University
88
of BCE apprentices progress into careers in London’s creative economy
