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Lighting Technician - How to get into this job

Kaihangarau Rama

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to become a lighting technician, however a tertiary entrance qualification may be required to enter further training.

ScreenMark (a training and education site administered by the New Zealand Screen Council)

Secondary Education

There are no specific secondary education requirements. Useful subjects include English, maths, physics, computer studies, design and workshop technology.

Get help with choosing school subjects

Tertiary Education

A course in television, video or film may be useful.

Relevant courses

Training on the job

Skills are gained on the job. Lighting technicians may attend training courses.

Useful Experience

Useful experience for lighting technicians includes:

working backstage in theatres
working for a lighting hire and supply company
computer or electrical work
photography
work in the entertainment industry
production work in television or film.

Gavin Jack

"It is useful to have a bit of a technical background, and to have done things like lighting for school plays or videoing bands at school."

Gavin Jack - Lighting Technician

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