Summary

The Scenic Carpentry Apprenticeship is an opportunity to learn and understand the trade of scenic carpenter within the performing arts industry.

• Assist in making stage scenery using a wide range of techniques, materials and finishes.
• Maintain a safe and tidy work area, carrying out machine maintenance and cleaning as instructed.
• Assist in applying different materials to scenery as directed.
• Keep up to date with any new and improved scenery-making techniques, materials or ways of working.
• Have a positive and responsible attitude to health and safety.
• Submit learning logs and diaries to the Apprenticeships Manager.

Employment

Employer

We bring together the world’s most extraordinary artists in live, streamed and broadcast events and performances that thrill, move and excite; that transport people to other worlds. Our theatres are in London’s Covent Garden but our work is accessed and experienced across the UK and globally through touring partnerships, cinema programmes, free outdoor screenings, radio, TV and live-streaming.

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

• You will be based at our purpose-built production workshop in the High House Production Park in Purfleet, Essex.
• Your time will be split between the workshops and the Building Crafts College in Stratford, E15, where you will study for a Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard.
• Work is usually carried out at the carpentry and metalwork workshops in Purfleet, Essex, but you may occasionally be required to work at other venues.
• Time at college will be in 2-3 week blocks.

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.