STAGE AND SCREEN RIGGING BOOTCAMP OVERVIEW:
- This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, techniques, and safety considerations involved in stage and screen rigging operations for roles in TV, film and entertainment industry.
- Over the duration of 12 weeks, this course combines theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on training to equip learners with the necessary skills to plan, assemble, and operate rigging systems efficiently and safely.
Learners will undertake 5 weeks learning the theory of Rigging Sytems and Equipment, spending a minimum of 3 weeks undertaking hands on training in a range of specialist areas and utilising the remaining 4 weeks working on final projects using a range of commercial equipment.
Target Cohort:
- CPD in the Live Event, TV & Film industry
- Upskill and transition into production, film, TV & live event industries from other sectors.
- No prior experience is necessary, and no prerequisites are required for learners to complete the course.
Learning Outcomes:
This course will provide you with knowledge and practical skills to enable you to work on an event site. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to:
- Acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviours to enable safe working on a live event site.
- To have knowledge of live event rigging setups.
- To have knowledge of load calculations.
- To have knowledge of standard industry rigging equipment.
- To have knowledge of standard terminology, conduct and etiquette.
Career Progression Strategies:
We are committed to providing 100% of learners with highly marketable, tangible skillsets that are highly sought after in the local marketplace and supporting them to gain employment or promotions.
We will achieve this by ensuring learners are comprehensively supported to attain an array of skills and improved career prospects via industry professional teaching, coaching, and mentoring. All learners have access to high quality advice, guidance, and support throughout their learner journey and until they achieve their progression goals. Interview support, CV writing skills and signposting to industry specific careers support will be ingrained throughout the course and post-delivery phase to fully prepare learners for their future careers.
Those approaching the end of the reporting period who have not had a successful interview or progression, will continue to be supported to help them reach their career goals. We will sign post learners to additional advice, guidance, or training opportunities to enhance their chances of success if this is required.
Outcomes:
At the end of the courses, learners will have the opportunity to:
- Become self-employed - fully support learners with knowledge / advice about self-employment & providing IAG on how and where to find work within the industry via our extensive networks, partners, and regional businesses.
- Gain employment – we already have a portfolio of employers who have committed to interviewing our learners and we anticipate many more once we start to advertise and promote the course and the skill development that these individuals will be undertaking. We anticipate that learners will be able to secure an interview / progression post-training as the skills and knowledge gained from this course are very specialist and highly marketable.
DELIVERY DETAILS:
Overview:
Our courses are 8-16 weeks with a minimum of 60 GLH. Delivery consists of hands-on problem-based learning techniques, combined with a blended, flipped classroom and praxis approach. A ‘learning scaffold’ is used throughout the course to ensure all delegates work at their own pace according to ability, without being left behind others. Courses are typically delivered via a mix of remote/virtual learning and classroom / on-set/studio at high-tech facilities across the UK.
Location(s):
Primary location will be at our regional centre below, however, may also be on set at local studio locations depending on the cohort requirements / locations:
Blitz Hire
Welham Distribution Centre,
Welham Green,
Hatfield
AL9 7HN
Delivery:
Week 1: Introduction Day – 10:00 – 14:00
Weeks 2-11: 10 x Training Days – 10:00 – 16:30
Week 12: Portfolio and interviews - Online
Weekly review / evaluation processes such as anonymous quizzes, in-session feedback, peer-peer feedback, and formative assessment activities are undertaken in addition to our formal review process.
Interview preparation including CV workshops, interview support and self-employment routes are woven throughout the learner journey. Monthly reviews are conducted post-completion until the learner achieves progression, signposting for additional support if appropriate.
Qualifications:
Skills Bootcamp in Stage and Screen Rigging (Level 3 Equivalent)
WHAT CAREER ROUTES OR JOB ROLES WILL COMPLETION OF THIS SKILLS BOOTCAMP LEAD TO?
Freelance Rigging Specialist:
You might choose to work independently as a freelance rigging expert, providing consulting services to various industries and projects.
Entertainment Rigging Technician:
You could work in the entertainment industry, setting up rigging systems for concerts, theatrical performances, film sets, and other events.
Event Coordinator/Planner:
Start as an entry-level event coordinator or planner, assisting in organising and executing live events. Gain hands-on experience in managing logistics, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring smooth event operations. As you gain more experience, you can take on larger events and eventually move into a senior event planning role.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY OF LIVE TECHNOLOGY
Academy of Live Technology is an industry-integrated specialist higher education provider for the live events & creative industries sector. Our head office is based on the Production Park; a campus for live events, film, TV and virtual production. We have an extensive ecosystem spanning across the UK including facilities locally in Welham Green and have good working relationships with national and international film and TV studios including Elstree, Universal & Warner Bros Studios.
Our Skills Bootcamps are designed to address the skills gaps / transferable skills needs within the TV & Film sector. Our unique facilities offer learners the chance to use state-of-the-art technology and be educated by the leading specialists whilst being supported by a wider creative ecosystem.
We have been delivering Skills Bootcamps since April 2023 when we were awarded a contract onto the WYCA’s Skills Connect Digital Skills Framework in 2022. This programme comprises of a series of non-accredited, employer-endorsed adult training courses designed to support individuals to access higher level employment opportunities or progression within their current employment.
Our courses are designed with employer input to ensure that they are aligned to the needs of the sector. Our specialist team work collectively and iteratively to collaborate with a range of stakeholders, industry partners and employers on a regional, national and international scale to co-design, co-deliver and peer review all our course content and materials and to ensure these courses meet the diverse employability needs of the live events / creative industry sector.
Our current portfolio consists of 98 learners; however, we have recently been awarded an additional 168 learners. Our retention rate is 86% with 100% of learners rating provision as good / excellent; as well as meeting / exceeding expectations. We expect all learners to progress into jobs or self-employment soon after completion.
Blitz Hire, Welham Distribution Centre, Welham Green, Hatfield, AL9 7HN
Learner Enquiries:
Matt Glynn - Special Projects Manager
07867 381042
01977 659850
01977 659 880 [email protected] https://www.academyoflivetechnology.co.uk/