What is like to work in the entertainment industry?
The entertainment industry provides rewarding and challenging jobs that expose its employees to a plethora of experiences and unique situations. Hours of work generally fall outside of standard business hours with work required in evenings and on weekends.
What types of jobs can I get in the entertainment industry?
The entertainment industry is made up of many sectors including Broadcast, Theatre, Live Music, Live Events and Corporate Events. Jobs as technicians, operators, designers and managers are available in audio, audio-visual, lighting, staging, stage management, load crews, administration, and front of house operations.
What are my prospects of getting a job in the entertainment industry?
Entertainment industry jobs are plentiful for skilled and committed workers; you should expect to find employment if you are hard working and dedicated.
How is training delivered?
National Technical Training delivers training in a flexible manner via our Online Learning Environment (OLE)and through workshop and face-to-face delivery.
Most theoretical knowledge is delivered online and practical training is undertaken in workplaces and through our group workshops usually held in school holiday periods.
How long does training take?
Training can be completed at your own pace however it must be completed within two years of the start date.
The average time depends on the course and units chosen. For more information, view the specific course details in the training section of our website.
I am a school student, can I study one of your courses?
Yes! You can either do it with NTT directly through a school-based traineeship or in liasion with the Vocational Education and Training (VET) department in your school.
Contact your school careers advisor or us for more information.
How do I get a school-based traineeship studying with NTT?
You should talk to your school careers advisor, Vocational Education and Training (VET) department or potential employer initially.
Once you have decided to undertake training and have found a suitable employer, contact NTT for enrolment details.
What is the difference between an apprenticeship and a school-based trainee?
A school-based trainee is someone who undertakes training while still completing high school.
An apprentice is someone who undertakes training while working part or full time.
Are your courses nationally recognised?
Yes! National Technical Training is a Registered Training Organisation delivering Nationally Recognised Training courses. Wherever you go in Australia your training qualification will be recognised by employers and other Registered Training Organisations.
How much do your courses cost?
Course costs depend on the course you are undertaking. Pricing information for specific courses can be found in the training section of our website.
Do you offer a loan or payment plan?
Yes we do!
You can select to pay all of your fee upfront or utilise our low cost, low interest student loan option.
If you are interested in a student loan please visit our Student Loan page.
Yes! Through evidence provided we can assess the skills you currently hold and measure them against skills needed in your training course. If you can demonstrate adequate evidence you will be granted credit for a module, unit or entire course.
"Recognition of prior learning (or RPL) is the acknowledgement of a person’s skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience. The RTO will measure this against the course in which students are enrolled. A student possessing some of the skills and/or knowledge taught in the course maybe granted credit for a subject, module, course or qualification." (National Training Information Service, http://www.ntis.gov.au)
If you are interested in RPL please visit our RPL page.
Can I undertake distance learning?
NTT is currently developing a distance learning strategy. All our current theory modules are accessible through a distance learning process, however practical assessment is still being developed. Please contact an NTT representative for further details.
Where do you conduct your workshops?
Our regular training workshops are conducted on the Gold Coast, Queensland in both our office and local theatres/training venues.
How big are your classes?
Class sizes are kept small to maximise one on one learning opportunities for students.
I want to study a NTT course but don't know anyone undertaking one...
Our workshops are a great place to meet new people interested in the entertainment industry like yourself. You'll find them to be friendly and fun so don't worry about not knowing anyone before joining, you'll make friends quickly.
Resources
What are the benefits of your teacher resources packages and the OLE?
Teacher resources packages have been designed to make delivery of the national certified programs simple and easy for classroom implementation. Resource packages contain units of work that divide the programme into simple to use lessons, including details of resources required, delivery times and blank handouts. These are supplemented with Keynote/PowerPoint presentations linked to the units so teachers can easily relate materials to the OLE and practical applications.
The OLE contains all the theory required for underpinning knowledge and skills, allowing teachers and students a quick and easy reference point on content as well as easy to follow activities and assignments to keep students engaged in learning. The OLE can be completed at the student’s own pace which provides for inclusive learning in the classroom allowing the teacher more flexibility to work one on one with students.
Can I get a sample of your materials?
Certainly! Please contact us with your request and we'll send some samples to you as soon as possible.
Can I see a demonstration of the Online Learning Environment?
Certainly! Please contact us with your request and we'll organise a login to the OLE as soon as possible.
Does online learning work?
NTT has done extensive viability studies through research and testing over the past 3 years on the implementation of the OLE; and yes we can say it does work!
Students have accurate information on their progress at the tip of their fingers, they can refer back on content to review information, they have the opportunity to complete activities at their own pace and in their own time. Also, through online chat rooms and forums students can discuss information and ideas with other students as well as industry professionals.
How is the practical training delivered and assessed?
For NTT students practical training is delivered and assessed either through your workplace if you are an apprentice or trainee, through the NTT training venue located on the Gold Coast either independently or through the organised intensive programmes (depending on the individual student’s situation/circumstance). On occasion there is opportunity for candidates to be assessed at other professional venues.
If you are undertaking training within your school, practical delivery and assessment is done within your training environment.
How often do you update your materials?
The OLE is updated regularly to ensure information is current (see product update page) while printed materials are updated at least every time a package review is undertaken by the National Training Information Service, often more regularly.
The product update page shows all changes made to each unit since the time the last printed version was released so you always know where the most current information is.
How are the products supplied?
Teacher Resource Packages are supplied in printed form within hardback ring folders and Keynotes/PowerPoints are supplied on a USB drive for easy access.
OLE materials are provided online via individual student login.
How much do your resources cost?
Pricing is dependent upon student volume and the number/type of units chosen, please contact NTT for further pricing information.
How do I get NTT products in my school/RTO?
All schools and RTO's are able to purchase NTT products. Through this website select the products that you wish to purchase and contact us to place an order.
Alternatively speak to an NTT representative who can assist you with choice and purchase options.
My school isn't a Registered Training Organisation or we don't have the scope to deliver one of your courses but would like to, what do we do?
NTT can assist schools in extending their scope of registration through a consultancy process. This involves auditing your resources (both physical and human) and assisting with the development of a learning and assessment strategy.
Otherwise NTT can formulate a partnership agreement with your school to co deliver the programme. For more information please contact an NTT representative.
Alternatively, individual students can approach NTT to undertake training as one of our students and have this training recognised on their senior certificates.
Do I need to buy the whole Teacher Resource Package again when the training package is reviewed or changed?
National Technical Training’s Teacher Resource Packages are updated in line with changes to the training packages stipulated by government reviews every 3-4 years. If any unit within the resource package changes significantly then re purchase of the updated resource package is required. However, if a government package update occurs within 12 months of you purchasing your materials from NTT we will provide the updated materials free of charge.
Couldn't I just write my own materials?
Of course you could write you own materials but consider these points:
Do you have the time to research, write, edit, format and send to industry for currency checks in your already busy schedule?
Can you continually update information when technology is advancing at such a fast pace and when the packages change every 3 years?
Will you be able to rework all materials for all the units within your scope of registration?
Do you really know enough about all of the entertainment industry to write for material for all units?
National Technical Training has a team of people dedicated to continuously writing and updating materials so you don't have to. Using NTT materials allows you to get back to the core quality of your training.
