Creative Venue Technician Review
at Royal Ballet and Opera
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Construction
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Because you shift departments every month, each day is different. You can be in lighting one day and building sets the next. You learn about everything and spend the day partly shadowing and lots of hands on work yourself.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed and learned loads in all my different departments.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, as I had no theatre knowledge beforehand, every day I learn something now. Most recently from working on stage, Ive learnt how to hang borders on fly bars.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Sometimes there is a little lack of comms between work and college leading to some misunderstanding, but the lessons are delivered well and tasks are engaging
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots, just as much as i need and im sure theyd offer more of i needed it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support, answer messages reasonably fast and answer questions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It backs up the knowledge I already have through in real life work by delivering helpful sessions on them
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
yes, apprenticeship days that bring us closer together and build teamwork.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Royal Ballet and Opera to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing place to work, really friendly and helpful bosses and managers, and hands on experience youmcan’t get anywhere else
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Ballet and Opera?
Be ready to work hard, learn and meet a wide range of great people
