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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use
to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
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LEARNERSHIP
Audio
Learners at the Gearhouse Academy are trained
as entry-level Technicians for Live Events. To qualify Use of Audio on a Live Event
as work-ready industry entrants, they must meet Audio theory and the application
the requirements of all Exit Level Outcomes and and operation thereof
Unit Standards for the Qualification; Live Event
Technical Production: SAQA ID 48669. Audio Visual
The Live Event Technical Production course is Use of Audio Visual on a Live Event
a free-of-charge, one year internship which is AV theory and the application
run in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban and operation thereof
in partnership with leading technical services
provider, Gearhouse Group. Rigging and Staging
Training covers the areas of AV, Lighting, Structures, Basic Rigging principles and guidelines
Rigging and Power along with auxiliary Working at Basic stage construction methods
Height, Fire Fighting, First Aid and Safety standards. Practical Rigging and building of an Audio Tower
The program runs from January to December each “Working at Heights” Certification (climbing
year and applications open for the following year structures while harnessed)
on the 1st of September.
Stress Management
COURSE MODULES
Dealing with stress in the Live Event Industry
Occupational Health and Safety
Outlines the Health and Safety aspects of the Live
Event Industry and the prevention of Accidents/ Learnership Modules are
Unsafe Acts conducted as a combination
of theory and practical work.
Overview of Live Event industry
Industry history including basic stage and technical
layout as well as industry best practice for
Equipment Preparation, Load in, Load Out
LEARNER
EXPECTATION
Power
The Live Event Technical Production Learnership
Basics of 3 phase power (Heavy Current) and
equips candidates with the knowledge and skills
equipment-specific load calculation methods
to build a corporate Stage and operate Lighting,
Audio and Audio Visual equipment. All learning
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Lighting is underpinned by Gearhouse Group principles.
Learners can expect to graduate as work-ready,
Use of Lighting on a Live Event entry level technicians with a Certificate in Live
Theory and operation of Generic fixtures, Event Technical Production that is recognised
programmable Light Fixtures and LED lighting throughout the industry.
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VISION
Increase market share through leadership
Constantly improve operational systems
Benchmark to the highest standards
Promote local industry growth through
education and skills transfer
MISSION
Service the event industry with expertise
of the highest calibre, state of the art
technology and qualified personnel with
a passion for the industry.
Empower employees through on-going
training and development
Sustain customer relationships with
professional service, reliable back-up
and consistent quality
Encourage individual creative contributions
and innovations from personnel
VALUES
COLLABORATION
RESPECT
COMMITMENT
INTEGRITY
HIGH PERFORMANCE
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HISTORY PROGRAMME
Gearhouse worked closely with CreateSA Criteria
a specialist focus division of MAPPP SETA Applicants are required to have a Matric
(Sector Education Training Authority) qualification with Maths and Science and a
towards redressing skills shortages in the Live thorough screening process is used to determine
Event Technical Services industry. the most suitable candidates.
From 2002, volunteers from the Company Structure
played an integral role in writing the The Live Event Technical Production course is
standards and qualification framework a workplace-based learnership programme
for the first SAQA - accredited Learnership designed to meet the specific needs and critical
in Technical Production Services. The skills requirements of the Live Event industry.
Qualification was set at NQF Level 4 and all
course materials were drafted in-house by Developed in consultation with Gearhouse
Gearhouse field experts. Kentse Mpahlwa Academy stakeholders and
industry specialists, this program provides a well-
The pilot was successfully run at rounded understanding across the relevant
Gearhouse’s Johannesburg offices in fields and certifies learners in line with the SETA
2004 with an intake of 18 learners and Skills Development Plan and the National Skills
was rolled out again in Durban and Cape Development Strategy III.
Town in 2007. Although MAPPP SETA was
subsequently disbanded, the programme Training and Materials
continued to develop and run as a Our Course Manuals facilitate a logical progression
Gearhouse-funded private initiative. through the disciplines and incorporate the various
requirements - from Foundation Phase up to Junior
The Academy was renamed in honour of its Technician - in each field.
most loyal advocate Gearhouse Director,
Kentse Mpahlwa, after his death in 2013. Training is given by our own highly-skilled
Gearhouse employees within the workshop
In 2015, the Learnership was accredited by rotation component and learners spend their final
CATHSSETA and continues to contribute to semester working in their field of choice.
raising the overall skills standards within the
South African Live Events Industry. Learners are provided with all the necessary
training material, safety boots, hardhat, gloves etc.
they need to complete their tasks safely.
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Hours Methodology
Official Learnership hours are from 8 am to 5 pm The training methodology used is criterion based
daily (Monday to Friday) from the beginning of – a learner-centred training approach originally
January to December. However, working in the developed for apprenticeship training - which
Live Event Industry demands long hours and our encourages the learner to manage their own
Learners are prepared for on the job realities with learning. The learner must attain a 100% pass mark
extensive onsite experience. Over and above for all Criterion Tests before moving on to the next
formal Classroom time and Workshop practical level.
hours, Learners gain practical experience on
commercial live events from set up through show Outcomes
duration until the load out of all equipment and Gearhouse Kentse Mpahlwa Academy graduates
staging is completed. are multi-skilled Technicians. With a core safety
element embedded in every module, the
Gearhouse Kentse Mpahlwa Academy Learners Learnership goes a long way to entrenching the
become part of the Gearhouse staff body, Gearhouse Group ethos of “safety first”. Without
earning a monthly stipend as well as overtime these fundamentals, no-one is allowed to operate
when they are sent out on events outside of as part of the Gearhouse technical team.
these hours.
Assessment CAREER PATHS:
Assessment is continuous and runs throughout Our graduates go out into the industry to work in
the year. The final exam is set for the end of a variety of positions and at companies across the
November, part of which requires the group to spectrum of Live Events. Promising students may
work as a team to set-up and run a full stage be selected for a second year of specialisation.
for group assessment.
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CAREER OPTIONS
LIGHTING POWER
Follow Spot Operator Stock Controller
Workshop Technician Workshop Technician
Stock Controller Power Technician
Lighting Technician Senior Power Technician
Lighting Operator Field Generator
Maintenance Technician Service Technician
Lighting Designer Workshop Manager
Workshop Manager Departmental Head/Wireman
Departmental Head
STRUCTURES RIGGING
Stage Builder Rigging Workshop Technician
Workshop Technician Stock Controller
Stock Controller Ground Rigger
Roof Builder Top Rigger
Scaffolder Maintenance Technician
Stage Designer Head Rigger
Structural Engineer Workshop Manager
Workshop Manager Departmental Head
Departmental Head
AUDIO AUDIOVISUAL
Radio Microphone Technician Stock Controller
Audio Stage Technician Workshop Technician
Stock Controller AV Technician
Workshop Technician Senior AV Technician
Sound Technician AV Engineer
Monitor Engineer Workshop Manager
Audio Systems Engineer Senior AV Engineer
Workshop Manager Departmental Head
Sound Engineer
Departmental Head
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Examples of Learners
who have built careers
with our subsidiary
companies include;
LED SCREEN OPERATOR
PRO AV INSTALLATION
TECHNICIAN
SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR
SET BUILDER
TECHNICAL DESIGN AND
CONTENT GENERATION
VENUE TECHNICAL
MANAGER
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CURRICULUM TABLE
FIRST QUARTER - January to March
Induction: SETA & HR. Sign Contracts
Introduction: Occupational Health and Safety
Personal Protection Equipment: Issue and use
Theory lectures: History, Lighting, Audio, Audio Visual, Power
Unit Standard 114510: Load and off load
Unit Standard 114508: Pack equipment and tools
Unit Standard 114514: Maintain equipment and tool parts
Unit Standard 15096: Stress Management in Live Event Industry
SECOND QUARTER - April to June
Unit Standard 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools
Unit Standard 114516: Operate (apply) equipment
Unit Standard 114511: Set-up and strike equipment, material and tools
Practical Training: Lighting, Audio, Audio Visual
Experiential: Working on Live Events as Trainee Technicians
Portfolio of Evidence: Update/Filing
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THIRD QUARTER - July to September
Final Summative Assessments
Unit Standard 10386: Establishing and running a small business enterprise (SMME)
Unit Standard 10385: Develop a business plan for a small business
Experiential: Working on Social Responsibility Event(s)
FOURTH QUARTER - October to December
Portfolio of Evidence: Complete/Submit
Practical: Field selection experience
Experiential: Working on General Event(s)
Final Integrated Summative Assessment
SETA Verification
Interviews: Aptitude second year specialisation
Graduation Ceremony
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TESTIMONIALS
“We wanted to create a permanent reminder within Gearhouse of our late partner and Director, Kentse
Mphalwa’s contribution to the Live Events Industry and his passion for the education and upliftment of
underprivileged youth in South Africa. Going forward, our Training School will be known as the Gearhouse
Kentse Mpahlwa Academy. In this way, we hope to ensure that his vision is remembered and his aims furthered
in the Live Events Industry.” - Ofer Lapid, Joint Managing Director, Gearhouse Group of Companies.
“I began my studies with the
Gearhouse Academy in 2007
and I am now the Lighting Stock
Controller at the Johannesburg
Branch. It’s been a fantastic
journey to understand the ins and
outs of how a Live Event works and
I love the challenge of achieving
as a woman in what used to be a
male-dominated industry”
- Gugulethu Luvuno, Stock Controller
“It is a place where if you are
ambitious and driven enough it
gives the opportunity for industry
professionals to mould you into a
technician that is an asset to any
production.” - Siphokazi George
(2nd year student)
“Working hard is important, but there is something that matters
even more – believing in yourself! Unemployed and thinking of
going abroad, I applied for the learnership and it opened doors
for me and today I am a Senior AV technician and I am very
happy to be part of the Gearhouse family.”
- Samsodien Andrews (Senior AV Technician)
9“If one day you get offered a seat on
the Presidents Jet, don’t ask which seat.
. .JUST GET ON!!!! The same can be
said about this Learnership. It breeds
a different kind of people. Endless
possibilities . . .No Boundaries!”
- Garreth Le Roux (Senior Audio Technician/
Junior Project Manager)
“I learned so much during the learnership and gained
so much experience at the same time. I started in 2009
and today I am in charge of the Cape Town LEDVision
department. I am also a senior AV Technician/Engineer
when Gearhouse needs me. All I can say is work hard and
be humble and willing to learn everyday no matter from
whom.” - Bruce Thomas Kinnear - LEDVision
10Gearhouse Kentse Mpahlwa Academy - Johannesburg Gearhouse Kentse Mpahlwa Academy - Durban
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