mop101 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi All I'm after some advice. I'm aself employed electrician with quite a lotof experience in temporary electric supplies and looking to getmore clued up on stage lighting/design.Iwouldn't say I'm a complete novice but I've taught myself up to nowon 3 small festivals I run. Theres nothing like slinging yourself inat the deep end! Couldanyone recommend a route to go down? Whether it be getting some morequalifications or would hands on experience be best?I'velooked around on the internet at courses people offer - but theres nothing thatjumps out in the Somerset area. I feelits the perfect time being self employed to spend some time learning somethingnew... Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Tim could you give us some idea of what electrical qualifications you hold which would determine what else you may need?You say you are a self-employed electrician so presumably you have already some expertise in the field which is the best possible start you could have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mop101 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 I've done level 3 NVQ apprenticeship (I forget what the c&g number is).17th edition regs and level 2 inspection and testing. O yeah and key skills.Ha!Yeah Iworked for a guy who did a lot of temporary electrical work from gamefairs to big concerts but never to much on the lighting side. I do somegarden and wedding lighting outside in the summer. In a few years time I'd liketo expand more in to stage lighting - but need more knowledgeand experience to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadhippy Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 wot no AM2?ok best advice get more practical experiance of lighting and how the entertainment world works,pester local theatres and other venues. somerset is closish to bristol,aint there a genny company over there that do festivals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljoshua Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 There are a number of Sound and Lighting companies in Somerset that you might be able to get work with too. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krislights Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 There are a number of Sound and Lighting companies in Somerset that you might be able to get work with too. Josh Get hold of Ernie at city of Westminster college. City and guilds 1810 parts 1, 2, and 3. Same as the 236 but with a Theatre twist. Holy grail of Lampy qualifications. All of us to Chief L's LD's and production managers have it. Number to follow. Can't do better than that. I think They do it in Scotland, too, Edinburgh (napier) uni! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguelvicente Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I believe they have terminated the City and Guilds Entertainment Electrician course at Westminster. Anywhere else in London where that course is available? Cheers Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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