LTC APPRENTICESHIPS INFO PACK

The London Theatre Consortium (LTC) is o!ering Apprenticeships in range of roles at

theatres across London

WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?An Apprenticeship is a job with vocational training attached; which means that you to work towards a qualification as you earn. Learning takes place ‘on the job’ as well as at regular college sessions outside of the workplace.

What qualification will I be working towards?

Depending which ‘pathway’ you choose you will be working towards a Level 2 Certificate in either: Community Arts; Community Arts Administration;Venue Operations; or Technical Theatre.

All learning will be delivered at LeSoCo, a Beacon college with a national reputation for innovation and excellence in vocational learning. All LTC Apprentices will regularly go to college to learn and work together, completing a portfolio of their experiences.

What’s in it for me?

This programme will o!er you:

12-month contract with a monthly wage Training towards a Level 2 qualification Support and guidance to achieve your career goals 30% o! travel within London with Oyster Card Holiday pay

What are the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility for our Apprentices isn’t based on having specific qualifications or experience, instead you’ll need to demonstrate a commitment to learning and a passion for all things creative.

Eligible candidates will be:

Aged between 16-24 years Not completed University Resident of London

HOW DO I APPLY?

STEP 1:To apply for this programme you will need to register your details at the National Apprenticeship Vacancies website at www.apprenticeships.org.uk

STEP 2:Once you’ve done this, search for the name of your preferred pathway and select the apprenticeship that you wish to apply for.

ANY TIPS BEFORE I APPLY?Jobs and apprenticeships in theatre are extremely competitive, we expect to have hundreds of applications for just a small number of opportunities available; so you need to make sure that you stand out from the crowd.

Don’t let that put you o!, because we’re not necessarily looking for people who have loads of skills and experience already, what we’re really looking for are people who are creative, committed and really passionate.

Make sure that you tell us about those three things when you apply online at

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

WHAT IF I’M NOT SUCCESSFUL?First of all, don’t worry. This isn’t the end of the road for your dreams of a career in the theatre.

Many people who work in the industry get to where they are by a number of di!erent routes and an apprenticeship is just one of them.

In this next section we have listed other places that you might find useful to research to take part in theatre projects, search for jobs, be inspired, explore formal study and learn more on the job.

“Getting to press night on a tricky show which you’ve worked hard on. It's great when things go well”Chris Harris, Head of Lighting, Lyric Hammersmith

PLACES TO LOOK FOR IDEASwww.creative-choices.co.uk www.getintotheatre.org

PLACES TO STUDYwww.dramauk.co.uk www.performing-arts.org.uk

PLACE TO LEARN ON THE JOBwww.nayt.org.uk www.nsdf.org.uk

www.artsfestivals.co.uk www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk

PLACES TO LOOK FOR WORK

PLACES TO TAKE PART

COMMUNITY ARTS PATHWAYOn this pathway you’ll learn how theatres enrich communities by planning and running projects with groups of all ages.

Jobs in this pathway could include planning workshops in the community, fundraising for education projects, helping to produce shows and working with professional artists.

If you like these, then Community Arts may be the pathway for you:

Youth Work, Social Work, Childcare, Teaching, Directing, Writing, Producing, Administration, Fundraising.

What kind of job might I get in the future with this qualification?

Workshop Leader Assistant Director Fundraiser

“Working with young people is a real privilege; their energy and enthusiasm is so inspiring. Community Arts is about helping others to achieve their potential”EJ Trivett, Co-Director of Projects, Almeida Theatre

Guardian Jobs – Arts and Heritagewww.guardian.co.uk/jobs

Artsjobs – Arts Council UK-widewww.artsjobs.org.uk

Arts Professional – Jobs Boardwww.artsprofessional.co.uk/jobs

Arts Admin – eDigestwww.artsadmin.co.uk/

IdeasTap – Jobs and Fundingwww.ideastap.com

The Stagewww.thestage.co.uk/recruitment

Most theatre professionals will tell you that experience is a really great way to get your foot in the door.

All of the member theatres in the LTC o!er opportunities for young people to get involved in making work in their professional theatres.

We have listed the departments who will be able to advise you on projects and programmes for you participate and build your skills.

COMMUNITY ARTS ADMINOn this pathway, you’ll learn about how theatres run and the way di!erent departments work together. Jobs here are perfect for people who like to organise, make things happen and have a good eye for detail. You will be at the heart of things and will support across the theatre.

If you like these, then Community Arts Admin may be the pathway for you:

Working in teams, Organising, Research, Planning projects, Administration, Fundraising, Producing

What kind of job might I get in the future with this qualification?

Administration O"cer, Project Manager, General Manager, Business Planning

TECHNICAL THEATRE/ WARDROBE PATHWAYThis pathway will enable you to learn how theatres need skilled backstage teams who work together to enable shows to happen.

Jobs in this pathway may include supporting sound, video or lighting designers, building sets and using technical equipment for lighting and sound e!ects on shows. The wardrobe pathway will teach you about designing and making costumes, wigs and hair for theatre.

If these interest you, then Technical Theatre might be ideal:

Mechanics, Engineering, Electrician, Computer Programming, Music Production, Construction, Plumbing, Carpentry, CAD.

If you like these, then Costume and Wardrobe may be for you:

Fashion Design, Textiles, Product Design, Hairdressing, Stylist, Make-Up Artist, Tailor, Interior Design, Millinery, Shoemaking.

What kind of job might I get in the future with this qualification?

Theatre Technician Sound Operator Lighting Designer Set Builder Costume Designer Wardrobe SupervisorWig Specialist Tailor Seamstress

VENUE OPERATIONS PATHWAYThis pathway will enable you to learn about how theatres ensure that visitors have the best possible experience when visiting or engaging with their venues.

Jobs in this pathway could include selling tickets to the public, ushering shows, keeping audiences safe and deliver great customer service in a professional theatre.

If you like these, then Cultural and Heritage Venue Operations might be the pathway for you:

Customer Services, Leisure and Hospitality, Retail, Sales, Administration, Finance, Administration, Facilities, Maintenance.

What kind of job might I get in the future with this qualification?

Front of House Assistant Box O"ce SupervisorDuty Manager Café Bar Sta!

“Every day is so di!erent, it is impossible to get bored! One day you’ll be working on the Box O"ce, the next day solving customer questions and next running the bar”Anne Wareing, Venue Operations, BAC

Almeida Theatrewww.almeida.co.uk/youngfriends

Battersea Arts Centrewww.bac.org.uk/create_with_us

Bush Theatrewww.bushtheatre.co.uk/futures

Donmar Warehousewww.donmarwarehouse.com/discover

Gate Theatrewww.gatetheatre.co.uk

Greenwich Theatrewww.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Lyric Hammersmithwww.lyric.co.uk/lyc

Hampstead Theatrewww.hampsteadtheatre.com

Royal Court Theatrewww.royalcourttheatre.com

Soho Theatrewww.sohotheatre.com/young-people

Tricycle Theatrewww.tricycle.co.uk/young-people

Theatre Royal Stratford Eastwww.stratfordeast.com/get-involved

Unicorn Theatrewww.unicorntheatre.com/get-involved

Young Vic Theatre`www.youngvic.org/taking-part

www.londontheatreconsortium.com