Start Your Career in AV
Learn on the job. Gain a qualification.
Build your future in AV.
The Videopro Trainee Program offers a structured 18–24 month pathway into the audio visual (AV) industry, combining formal training, hands-on experience and support from experienced AV professionals.
You don't need previous AV experience to get started. Just curiosity, a willingness to learn and an interest in working with technology. We'll give you the training, experience and support to build your skills and work towards becoming a qualified Installation Technician.
A hands-on pathway into the AV industry
The Videopro Trainee Program is designed to help people develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and confidence to start a career in AV. With a focus on developing Installation Technicians, the program combines nationally recognised Certificate III in Telecommunications training, Videopro's own training modules and supervised on-the-job experience.
Over approximately 18–24 months, you'll learn from experienced AV professionals, work on real projects and progress through two trainee levels towards becoming a Technician. Whether you're starting your first career or looking for a change, the program gives you an opportunity to enter an exciting industry with plenty of room to grow.
"…I was a barista before I came here. So, fully new. I don't know anything, but I'm really excited."
You don't need to know AV to start. You just need to be ready to learn.
What You Will Learn
More than just AV.
Working in AV involves a mix of technology, practical problem-solving, teamwork and communication.
Throughout the program, you'll develop a broad range of technical and professional skills, building the knowledge and confidence to work on AV installations across different environments.
Technical Skills
- Cabling, rough-in and fit-off
- Rack building and system fabrication
- Testing, certification and fault finding
- Telecommunications systems
- IP devices and convergence networks
Practical Skills
- Using hand and power tools
- Working with plasterboard, ceilings and masonry
- Cable handling and installation techniques
- Working safely at heights
AV Technology
- AV systems, equipment and terminology
- How different AV technologies work together
- AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist learning
Working on Site
- Worksite safety and PPE
- Following plans and technical drawings
- Site conduct and coordination
- Working alongside other trades
Customer Service
- Professional communication
- Customer interaction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Service awareness
Earn While You Learn
Formal training meets real-world experience.
As a Videopro trainee, you'll work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Telecommunications while gaining hands-on experience delivering real AV projects. Your development will combine structured training blocks, Videopro's internal training modules, supervised on-the-job learning, experience days and practical assessments to build your technical skills and industry knowledge. The program is designed to support your progression from trainee to qualified technician, with an expected completion timeframe of approximately 18–24 months.
Your Pathway to Technician
Trainee Technician – Level 1
Trainee Technician – Level 2
Installation Technician
You'll have opportunities to put what you've learned into practice, build your confidence and take on more responsibility as your skills develop.
Life as a Videopro Trainee
No two days are the same.
One of the most exciting things about working in AV is the variety of projects, environments and technologies you'll experience. You could be helping install technology in a school one week, working on a university lecture theatre the next, or fitting out a corporate boardroom or courtroom.
From construction sites and installation projects to technical pre-staging and testing, every project brings something different.
"One day you're doing a boardroom, other day a uni class and then you see it all."
You'll work with different people, learn new skills and see how the technology you install helps people communicate, collaborate and connect.
Learn from people who know the industry
You won't be expected to figure everything out on your own.
Throughout the program, you'll work alongside experienced Senior Technicians and Site Leads, with additional guidance from the Installation Team Lead and Certificate III Supervisors.
You'll have people to turn to for advice, opportunities to ask questions and ongoing support as you develop your skills and confidence.
Start as a trainee. See where you can go.
Your career in AV is just beginning.
Completing the Trainee Program is an important first step, but it doesn't have to be the last.
As you gain experience and discover where your interests lie, there are opportunities to develop your career in different areas of the AV industry.
Explore future career pathways:
- AV Installation Technician
- Commissioning
- Service and Support
- AV Programming
- System Design
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Sales
"When I started I couldn't be trusted to put a wall plate on the walls and now I'm trusted to run jobs on a whole courtroom."
From learning the basics to taking responsibility for complex installations, your skills and experience can open the door to new opportunities.
There's more than one way to build a career in AV.
Ready to start your career in AV?
You don't need to be an AV expert to get started. If you're curious about technology, enjoy working with your hands and want to build a career where there's always something new to learn, the Videopro Trainee Program could be for you.
Register Your Interest
To register your interest in joining our Trainee Program, please complete the form below.
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