Technology Open Day

AV TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP

For more than 30 years, the team at Pro AV Solutions have been heavyweights in providing digital Audio Visual technology infrastructures. They are now offering educational opportunities in support of this $250B global industry. We caught up with Managing Director, Anthony Jeffcoat, to find out more about their apprenticeship scheme.

The AV industry is one of the fastest growing industries globally with a lot of opportunities and we want to start getting more people involved and building their passion in the AV industry.

It’s unique as it is part of both the construction and IT industry. Pro AV are responsible for securely and safely integrating a range of technology hardware onto walls and ceilings, so structural knowledge is essential. Our team needs to be able to read construction plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, and general layouts.

Why did Pro AV initiate the Institute of AV Technology?

We started the Institute of AV Technology because there is no actual course in the AV/IT construction industry that pulls all these skills and competencies together. We have a goal, and our

goal is that the Institute of AV Technology program becomes an accredited course on its own.

What qualification will a student walk away with and how long will it take for them to complete this?

The apprenticeship program is a four year program that focuses on safety from lifting correctly to power tool use, as well as equipping apprentices with the knowledge of how to use a range of tools, how to read plans, run cables etc.

Students will leave with the Nationally accredited Certificate III in Electronics, ACMA Telecommunications, and globally recognised AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist). When an apprentice reaches the four

year mark, we mentor and support them through our Leadership Program so they can come out and transition into their chosen path in the industry.

Tell us a bit about the Open House that will take place in 2023?

We are excited to announce our open house at one of the local AV integration businesses. It will be a fun and interactive event, ideal for potential students and their parents to learn more about what we do in the AV industry. We will have experienced keynote speakers alongside a series of our apprentices to share their first hand experience.

To learn more about The Institute of AV Technology’s upcoming open day visit www.instituteofavtechnology.com.au.