National Technical Training runs introductory short courses that offer basic skills and underpinning knowledge in audio, vision, lighting, staging, front of house and the entertainment workplace.

The short course workshops are run three times yearly in February/March, June/July and September/October and are run as 1 day per area. The short courses are suitable to anyone interested in entering or obtaining a greater knowledge of the entertainment industry.

To find out more about when and where our short courses are running visit to the Upcoming Courses page.

We offer short courses in the following areas:

Audio
Describes the foundation skills and knowledge required to complete a range of general audio-related tasks in a live venue environment. You will gain an understanding of the role of the audio technician, overall audio system layouts and basic equipment recognition.

Vision
Describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance in the audiovisual sector. You will gain an introductory knowledge of the main types of vision systems and the procedures for tasks such as cabling and positioning of equipment.

Lighting
Provides the foundation knowledge required to complete a range of general lighting-related tasks in a live venue environment. You will gain an understanding of the role of the lighting technician, overall lighting system layout and basic equipment recognition.

Staging
Describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance with the installation of staging under direct supervision. You will gain a general knowledge of stage geography, staging equipment and staging terminology plus basic stage preparation and set positioning.

Front of house
Focusing on the skills and knowledge of ushering patrons this short course covers processing tickets and seating patrons for a theatre performance, event or cinema session. It also covers the monitoring of patron movements in and out of the auditorium and assisting with any special seating requirements.

Entertainment workplace
Offers you the basic workplace skills and knowledge that can apply to any industry.
The entertainment workplace covers the areas of Occupational Health and Safety, team building skills, time management skills and working in the entertainment industry.
Each of these streams are delivered independently.

Upon completion you will be issued with a certificate of attendance which can be accredited towards future training.

To find out more about when and where our short courses are running visit to the Upcoming Courses page.