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Apprenticeship training course

Post production engineer (level 5)

Enable creative individuals in the film and television sector to be able to produce high quality content.

Qualification level
5
Equivalent to higher national diploma (HND).
Typical duration
24 months
Apprenticeship category
Creative and design
Maximum funding
£14,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Creative Technologist
  • Edit support technician
  • Post production engineer
  • Post production technical engineer
  • Post production technical support
  • Studio technologies team
  • Systems engineer
  • Technical engineer
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Engage with clients to determine system requirements and establish hardware and software needs
  • Determine the scope of the task and agrees the specification
  • Set up new hardware and software systems to specification and to meet security requirements
  • Apply and follow defined procedures for maintenance and set up activities
  • Monitor and adjust calibration of equipment using SMPTE standards as a benchmark
  • Identify correct operational state of equipment and the operational status of applications
  • Select and use appropriate test equipment and software
  • Monitor and identify when applications and equipment are not working correctly
  • Operate and use IT hardware and auxiliary equipment effectively
  • Implement regular analysis to establish the on-going performance of systems
  • Gather and interpret information to identify the root cause of technical problems and apply a triage process in identifying faults
  • Apply diagnostic processes to identify and assess the scale of bespoke hardware and software problems
  • Evaluate possible solutions taking into account cost, time and priority
  • Reproduce and document fault conditions
  • Utilise helpdesk systems to track backlog and maintain customer service
  • Implement checks to review and evaluate the effectiveness of solutions
  • Log the progress of work and key actions on organisational systems
  • Schedule and implement work to take account of workflow to minimise negative impact
  • Implement creative workarounds until a permanent solution can be put in place
  • Brief other specialists to assist with the resolution of problems
  • Respond effectively in pressurised periods of work
  • Take ownership of the work environment and identified problems
  • Able to assess user state, user goals and user difficulties
  • Manage creative issues and establish trust with colleagues in order to minimise conflict
  • Describe complex problems in a simple and clear way to users and colleagues
  • Support junior staff by providing guidance on how to resolve system problems, checking the quality of their work and providing constructive feedback
  • Complies with Environmental and Health and Safety polices and procedures.

Full information on Post production engineer (level 5) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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