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We have limited spaces remaining on our industry recognised Bronze Award Course running between the 8th - 12th January at the RNCM, Manchester.

Our popular Bronze Award course provides the  skills required to enter the industry or validate the skills you have learnt while working - helping you to progress as a backstage Technician. This is the first course in a trio courses.

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Back by popular demand our Glasgow Bronze Award is running  between the 6th - 10th February at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

This five day course gives candidates knowledge and understanding of best practice. So whether you are working in regional rep, touring, multi-art form studios, community theatre, in the West End or as a freelancer this course is applicable to you.

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Due to our Bronze Award in Portsmouth for May having already sold out, we have launched an additional course for July in Portsmouth running between the 22nd - 26th July at the New Theatre Royal.

Both ABTT members and non-members are eligible to take these courses – though it is often be cheaper to become a member prior to booking.

Don’t miss out, this time round book your place now!

Following on from Panto season, make sure your skills are up to date with our 1-day Pyro Safety Awareness course on the 11th January at The Elgiva Theatre Chesham.

The Elgiva Theatre is  located minutes away from Chesham Underground Station on the Metropolitan line, and is easily accessed from central London, Farringdon Station.

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ABTT Introduction to Health & Safety and Manual Handling

This Introduction to Health & Safety and Manual Handling course covers manual handling, musculoskeletal injuries, injuries caused by the handler and UK Theatre/BECTU Code of Conduct for Fit-ups & Get-Outs.

Current dates available:

8th January 2024 - Manchester

6th February 2024 - Glasgow

22nd July 2024 - Portsmouth

ABTT Electrical Fundamentals

The Electrical Fundamentals course includes Basic Electricity; measuring; resistance; power; electrical supply; generation; AC/DC; frequency; three phase and an introduction to IEE Regulations. 

Current dates available:

8th February 2024 - Glasgow

23rd July 2024 - Portsmouth

ABTT Ropes, Knots and Splicing

The Ropes, Knots and Splicing course covers the handling of different ropes, tying knots proficiently and safely by practical demonstration – enabling differentiation between natural and man made fibre ropes, splicing rope ends. 

Current dates available:

9th February 2024 - Glasgow

24th July 2024 - Portsmouth

ABTT Safe Use of Temporary Access Equipment

The Safe Use of Temporary Access Equipment course, introduces step ladders (inc. Zarges), ladders, trestles, Tallescopes, mobile scaffolding, selecting appropriate equipment, planning and managing work at height, inspection and record keeping, maneuvering and assembly.

Current dates available:

12th January 2024 - Manchester

7th February 2024 - Glasgow

26th July 2024 - Portsmouth

ABTT Fundamentals of Flying

The Fundamentals of Flying course teaches safe handling of counterweight sets and hemp, covering terminology, parts of a counterweight set, loading and unloading, operating, first line maintenance, single/double purchase systems, knots in practice, tying off at a pin rail, spotting and other methods of hanging

Current dates available:

10th January 2024 - Manchester

10th February 2024 - Glasgow

25th July 2024 - Portsmouth