{"id":2171,"date":"2026-03-13T16:56:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=2171"},"modified":"2026-04-15T19:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:04:55","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.avw.co.uk\/wordpress\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"site-header\">\n<div class=\"container nav\">\n<nav class=\"nav-links\" aria-label=\"Primary\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.5rem;\">Training in stage automation<\/span><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<nav aria-label=\"Primary\"><\/nav>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"hero\">\n<div class=\"container hero-grid\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">AVW provides training that helps clients, technicians and students build confidence in the operation, understanding and safe use of stage automation systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hero-copy\">\n<p>We offer training on our control systems for clients, as well as classroom sessions for theatre schools covering stage automation more broadly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hero-actions\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Arrange a training session<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"#videos\">Watch training videos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"hero-card\" aria-labelledby=\"training-overview-title\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"training-overview-title\">What we offer<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Control system training for venues, operators and technical teams<\/li>\n<li>Refresher sessions for existing users and new staff<\/li>\n<li>Classroom talks and teaching sessions for theatre schools<\/li>\n<li>Online learning resources for stage automation and QAxis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"client-training\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"section-intro\">\n<h2>Control system training for clients<\/h2>\n<p>As you would expect, we provide training on the control systems we supply. Sessions are designed to help operators and technical staff use installed systems confidently, efficiently and safely in real production environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-2\">\n<article class=\"content-card\">\n<h3>Typical training areas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>System overview and operating principles<\/li>\n<li>Day-to-day operation and show workflows<\/li>\n<li>Safe use and good working practice<\/li>\n<li>Cue handling and practical operation<\/li>\n<li>Fault awareness and basic troubleshooting<\/li>\n<li>Refresher training for new or returning operators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"content-card\">\n<h3>Designed around your installation<\/h3>\n<p>Training can be adapted to suit the venue, the production environment and the experience level of the team. The aim is always the same: to give users a clear understanding of how the system works and how to operate it with confidence.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"tag-list\" aria-label=\"Training benefits\">\n<li>Safer operation<\/li>\n<li>Better understanding<\/li>\n<li>More confident users<\/li>\n<li>Practical application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"school-sessions\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"section-intro\">\n<h2>Classroom sessions for theatre schools<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to client training, AVW delivers classroom sessions for theatre schools and training organisations on stage automation more generally.<\/p>\n<p>These sessions are intended to give students a practical and realistic understanding of how automation is used in performance, and how engineering, control, safety and backstage practice all work together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-2\">\n<article class=\"content-card\">\n<h3>Topics can include<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>What stage automation is and where it is used<\/li>\n<li>How automated movement supports live performance<\/li>\n<li>Control systems and operator responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Safety, supervision and communication<\/li>\n<li>The relationship between creative and technical teams<\/li>\n<li>Real-world examples from theatre and live events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"content-card\">\n<h3>Experience with theatre education<\/h3>\n<p>We have delivered sessions for theatre schools including Mountview and Guildford School of Acting, and sessions can be adapted for different course levels and areas of study.<\/p>\n<div class=\"schools\" aria-label=\"Example schools\"><span class=\"school-pill\">Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"school-pill\">Guildford School of Acting<\/span><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"videos\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"section-intro\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Training videos<\/h2>\n<p>We also provide video resources that can be used as an introduction, a refresher, or supporting material alongside in-person training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-3\">\n<article class=\"video-card\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"label\">Video Resource<\/div>\n<h3>Stage Automation Training Video 1<\/h3>\n<p>An introductory stage automation training resource from AVW.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"video-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7poA8HZ8sN8&amp;list=PLduvKH79lFfLGXsyDI5fsNcoedbfc5L56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"video-card\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"label\">Video Resource<\/div>\n<h3>Stage Automation Training Video 2<\/h3>\n<p>A second stage automation training video continuing the topic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"video-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6cXVmwv3Yp0&amp;list=PLduvKH79lFfLGXsyDI5fsNcoedbfc5L56&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"video-card\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"label\">Video Resource<\/div>\n<h3>QAxis Training Video<\/h3>\n<p>A dedicated training video covering AVW\u2019s QAxis system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"video-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UwS7n9iY2Fw&amp;t=1054s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"cta-panel\">\n<h2>Arrange training for your team or students<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you need practical control system training for an installed AVW system or a broader educational session on stage automation, we can tailor training to suit your venue, your team or your students.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Contact AVW<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a92026 AVW Controls Ltd.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Training in stage automation &nbsp; AVW provides training that helps clients, technicians and students build confidence in the operation, understanding and safe use of stage automation systems. 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