Audio Visual Traineeships

Do you have a passion for entertainment technology?  Are you looking to start a career in the entertainment or event industry?

The Centre offers a number of traineeships in its Audio Visual Department every year, with participants gaining hands-on experience as well as nationally recognised qualifications. 

Over a 12-month period, trainees receive classroom and on-the-job training to complete a 'Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events'.  The course structure includes the theoretical and practical components of event production including lighting, audio, projection and staging.

To be eligible for the traineeship you must be an Australian resident and not have a tertiary qualification of a Certificate III level or higher.

Recruitment of the next intake of trainees will take place in October 2006. Full details are advertised in the positions vacant section of this website.

Frequently asked questions about Traineeships

• What is a Traineeship?

A traineeship is a full-time or part-time employment based training arrangement. During the course of a traineeship, a trainee gains work experience and has the opportunity to learn new skills in a hands-on environment. On successful completion, the trainee  earns a nationally recognised qualification.

• Why become a trainee?

Kick Start Your Career: A traineeship helps you get your foot in the door. Once in, there's room to move up.

Earn While You Learn: A trainee makes real money while they learn.

Learn On And Off The Job: Learn new skills by working and training on and off the job with a registered training organisation.

Gain Qualifications:You receive a nationally recognised industry qualification which can give you an edge in the employment market.

• What are final qualifications?

Upon successful completion of your traineeship at the Centre you will receive "Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events" - a nationally recognised qualification.

• Why train at the Centre?

Completing your traineeship at the Centre allows you to get on the job training with a team of experienced and professional staff.

You will gain exposure to the entertainment and event industry and create a network of contacts while working at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre as well as other venues in Sydney. 

• Are there any prerequisites?

There are no educational prerequisites to apply for the Audio Visual Traineeship at the Centre. However, successful applicants need to be well presented and have excellent communication skills.   You also require a sense of urgency in order to meet deadlines and must have a strong customer focus.  You will be driven to further your career in the entertainment or event industry.  The ability to display previous experience or interest in the industry is a distinct advantage.

To be eligible for the traineeship you must be an Australian resident and not have a tertiary qualification of a Certificate III level or higher.

• What rates of pay apply to traineeships?

Trainee terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Agreement 2002. 

• How do I apply?

Positions are placed on this website in the Career Centre and are also advertised on www.seek.com.au. 

Applications for Traineeships in 2008 have now closed. 

If you have any questions about traineeships at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre please contact the Human Resources Department on +61 2 9282 5130.