Britannia Row Productions has opened the doors of its training centre in Wandsworth, South West London to the first intake for its Live Sound Technology course.

The full-time, three-month progamme is designed to address the skill shortage in live sound and to provide trainees with the expertise and knowledge required to take up immediate employment as sound technicians.

“Existing courses have little practical or industry input,” Britannia Row Productions Training managing director, Matthias Postel, said. “We know what it takes to produce world class audio for live events and we know what technical, creative and personal skills are necessary for the successful sound technician.

“As well as receiving full core technical training in all aspects of live sound, our trainees will be versed in such aspects as health and safety, show procedures, customs documentation and even how to set up as, and be in business as, a freelancer.”

Qualifiers will be awarded a Certificate in Live Sound Technology and the top trainee from each intake is guaranteed 12 months paid work with Britannia Row Productions.

The next course starts at the beginning of October 2013 and costs £6,000 including VAT.

For more information email: training@britanniarow.com