New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 4) with strands in Lighting and Live Sound
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
If you are a technically focussed person who enjoys putting on a show, study the New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 4) with strands in Lighting and Live Sound to become and entertainment technician and make events the best they can be.
Choose a strand and develop specialist knowledge and practical skills in entertainment and events technology.
You will learn:
- Music science and sound
- Industry practice, safety and protocols
- Audio production and event technology
- Communications
- Live sound and lighting.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Implement industry practices, processes and protocols to work effectively as part of a crew and with other departments to meet performance or event requirements
- Maintain professional conduct and etiquette and apply appropriate communication to respond to internal and external stakeholders
- Implement safe working procedures and practices for performance and events
- Apply understanding of the entertainment technology industry to develop own career
Graduates of the Lighting strand will also be able to:
- Safely install, operate and remove lighting equipment to meet the production and lighting plan requirements for a range of complex performances and events
Graduates of the Live Sound strand will also be able to:
- Safely install, operate and remove sound equipment to meet the production and sound plan requirements for a range of complex performances and events or a live recording
About the provider
MAINZ - The Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand is a faculty of the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) with campuses in Auckland and Christchurch. We offer a range of programmes designed with the music industry in mind. Whatever your passion - Music Performance, Audio Engineering/Production or Event Management - you will get the best start in the music industry at MAINZ.
MAINZ has built an enviable reputation over the years for our high quality programmes and the calibre of our graduates. Our tutors are all seasoned industry professionals, with extensive knowledge and experience to share. We are well supported by the industry, because of our responsiveness to its needs and relevance of our courses. All our programmes are New Zealand Qualifications Authority approved.
Our campuses have state-of-the-art facilities and great programmes. We offer introductory short courses, through to certificate, diploma and degree level qualifications. Subjects covered include music performance, DJ and electronic music production, live sound, audio engineering / production and event management.