Course overview

The Sound and Events Technician T Level course offers an exciting opportunity for students to develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed for a successful career in the live events industry. With a structured timetable of four days a week in college and one day of work placement, students will gain hands-on experience in key areas such as lighting, sound engineering, live event production, and rigging. They will work with state-of-the-art equipment and learn from industry professionals, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world challenges. The course provides the perfect foundation for students looking to break into this dynamic and fast-paced field, with the added benefit of gaining valuable work experience that can lead to future employment opportunities. This course is aged at students 16-19 years of age who would like to progress to a career in the industry or onto university.

Course requirements

Level 2 music qualification or equivalent. GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and maths. Able to sing or play an instrument.

What will it give me?

The course is split into three different elements where you will study core units/assessments around underpinning knowledge, generating ideas, communication, developing designs and ideas, working collaboratively and reflective practice. You will also complete some work within your occupational specialism that includes research with clients on venues to produce and event, assist with the implementation of stages, productions and performances, have an understanding of industry equipment and technology and be able to evaluate to ensure the event/production met the requirements. The course is assessed through some externally set projects such as the Employer Set Project, a written exam and a combination of internally assessed pieces.

What can I do when I finish?

A T Level course carries UCAS points that allows you to go onto university and study a degree around events management. It also gives you the work experience you may need to find full time employment with an employer or gain an apprenticeship.

What next?

If you wish to apply, please click APPLY NOW! Thanks We would also love to hear from any potential students leaving school in the summer who would like some taster sessions in the college or further information and a chance to meet the tutor and see our brand-new facilities. Please contact Michelle Andelin at michelle.andelin@bacoll.ac.uk