Technical Theatre Level 2 Award Full-time
Course Overview
Technical Theatre Level 2 Award Full-time
If you’re passionate about theatre or live events and want to turn that passion into a career, now is the perfect time. There’s a real shortage of skilled professionals in production and technical management—and that’s exactly the gap our course is designed to fill. With theatre production growing by 4% over the past three years, the industry is expanding and looking for fresh talent. The UAL Level 2 Award in Performing and Production Arts is designed to prepare you for further progression to our Level 3 Technical Theatre course.
This course is designed to prepare you for further progression to our Level 3 Technical Theatre course. You will work alongside Music and Performing Arts staff and students, supporting and organising performances and productions. During the course you will develop your communication skills, self-confidence and gain core skills and knowledge related to being an events technician. You will also learn how to select, utilise and maintain the appropriate industry equipment/technology. This year equips you with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience to kickstart your career.
Specific topics covered may include:
Internal and external client requirements
Planning an event/production
Different stages of an event/production
Use of industry equipment and /or technology eg: lighting and sounds
Client requirements, legislation and risk assessment
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: September 2026
Course length: 1 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: PPERAWT2
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
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The course information on this page was last updated 09 February 2026.
