Specialist for event technology
The training occupation "Event technology specialist" is state-recognized (since August 1998). The training usually lasts three years.
The following knowledge and skills shall be acquired at a minimum:
- Vocational training, labor law, collective bargaining law
- Structure and organization of the training company
- Occupational safety and health
- Environmental protection
- Conception and calculation of events
- Assess the safety and infrastructure of event venues
- Planning workflows; working together as a team
- Provide, set up and test equipment and facilities.
- Securing, transporting and storing equipment and facilities
- Setting up and assembling event superstructures
- Organize, provide and check the power supply
- Set-up, setup and operation of lighting and projection systems
- Set-up, setup and operation of sound reinforcement systems
- Recording and transmitting image, sound and data
- Evaluate and perform special effects
- Realization of events
Training is available in theaters, multi-purpose halls, other event companies, film and radio companies, and event technology service companies. If a training company can only fulfill part of the training plan, training alliances with other companies are conceivable.
Regular classes and block courses are already offered at some locations for the theoretical part of the training. You can find addresses for this here!.
A training contract between the training company and the trainee is mandatory.
Training may be provided by all companies that can impart the above-mentioned knowledge and can offer trainers who are professionally and personally suitable.
- Master craftsman in a relevant field with IHK or HWK examination
- Graduate engineers with relevant specialization
- People with many years of experience in event technology
The training ends with an examination by a chamber of commerce and industry.
