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Training is undertaken in our Show Room located at Avolites in Park Royal, London.

The Show Room is equipped with a variety of fixtures, for example; Clay Paky, High End, Martin, SGM and Vari*lite.
There is also a generic rig of par cans connected to Avolites dimmers.
This, combined with the Avolites ‘Visualiser’, allows you to train using the real world fixtures.

The training program is informal and normally on a one-to-one basis. This allows you to learn the things you need to know at your own pace.

There is an overwhelming response from past trainees that the investment in an Avolites training course has improved marketability and productivity.


Training courses are one-day and available most weeks.
Please allow plenty of time before booking as we do get very busy.
If you are interested in training, please contact 
Lindsey Markham (our Training Coordinator) at :-


    
 
For training in the U.S.A. please contact  Brad  from Avolites America.

 

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Training Courses currently available at Avolites
Course Summary of Content Previous 
experience		 Max no. of people per course. Availability Extensions and 
options
Basic Pearl Training Patching, focuses, memory's, chases, shape 
generator, graphics tablet.		 Basic understanding 
of lighting systems, incl. 
DMX.		 4 2 to 3 courses per week. Allow 2 weeks for booking. Theatre Stack 
programming 
Brief overview 
of other consoles 
Visualiser
Basic Training 
on console other than Pearl		 Patching, focuses, 
memory's, 
chases, shape 
generator, 
graphics tablet.		 Basic understanding of lighting systems, incl. 
DMX.		 4 On request, depends on how busy the Pearl course is. Allow 3 weeks. Theatre Stack 
programming 
Brief overview 
of other consoles 
Visualiser
Advanced Training Usually tailored to trainee's requirements. e.g. Timecode 
operation, script files, Theatre operation.		 Must have completed the 
Basic course or have equiv. experience. Also must have 
operated on a 
real show.		 1
More taken if all learning the 
same thing.		 On Request. 
Depends on how busy Basic courses are.
Allow 3 weeks.		  
Console conversion Converts you 
from one Avolites console to another.		 Must have used an Avolites console before. 4 On request. 
Usually run in afternoons.		  
Practice 
sessions		 Trainees work 
alone with console. Staff on hand to answer occasional questions.		 Must have some experience on the console as 
little help will be available		 2 On request. 
Only available when minimal training is booked.		  
Pre-programming Come in and pre-program shows using visualiser. Must be able to use console 
alone.		 2 On request.
Depends on availability of equipment and space in the demo room.		  
Dimmers - F/D and Art Learn how to trim and perform basic 
servicing on FD dimmers. 
Or learn how to set up and use Art dimmers		 Simple understanding 
of electrics and dimmer workings will help.		 4 On request.
Course lasts no more than 
2 hours.		  
 

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External Training.

Onsite training:
We do offer on site training for companies and venues with large groups of people that need training, generally five or more. With onsite training we come to you, using your own console and lighting rig. Additional consoles and Avolites manufactured equipment can be provided at no charge. The training can be tailored to suit your needs for the type of shows or events you do. Costs for on site training are often lower than the cost of sending five people to Avolites London.

Universities and Colleges:
We can offer you a 1 or 2-day workshop on any Avolites console these can be tailored to suit and we will provide Avolites manufactured equipment at no charge.

1-day student workshop:
For up to 15 students. The aim of the course is give students a basic understanding of Avolites equipment and moving light technology. They will get a chance to be 'hands on' with the equipment. We provide the consoles, (unless you have your own). The course is not an Avolites training course, it is designed to give student an insight into the technology, giving them the option to pursue full training at a later date. This is particularly suitable for students not wishing to be lighting designers but are intending to enter other areas such as sound, stage management as well as performing, where an insight into technical areas can be invaluable.

2-day student workshop:
For up to 10 students. This course is designed to train a large group of people on the use of the Avolites consoles. The course involves a training seminar on the console, followed by guided practice sessions. At the end of the first day students are given a task to complete on the second day. For this course, we provide the consoles and visualisers, we can optionally organise the hire of lighting fixtures if required.

We are currently working on developing a 3-day moving light training course, details of this will be available soon.

The charges for these courses are negotiable. For more information on costs and any training course, please contact Lindsey Markham ( our Training Coordinator) at :-