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DEADLINE EXTENDED to Friday 2 August to apply for the 2013 Nicholas F. van Wijk Bursary
19th Jul 2013
These bursaries are
the kind gift of Heather, widow of Nick van Wijk. Nick spent nearly all his working life in
West End Theatres covering all genres: Opera, Ballet, Musicals, Repertory and
straight plays. His last job, which he found very fulfilling, was Master
Carpenter of the Aldwych Theatre in London from 1994 - 2003. Nick always took great pleasure in passing on
his stage technical knowledge to the next generation as well as keeping
everyone laughing at his theatrical stories.
Applications are
invited for the ABTT Bronze Award* Technical Training Bursary from freelance
technicians who have not undertaken any recognised theatre technical
course and can meet the following criteria:
Apply
in writing giving your name, address and your date of birth together with, in
no more than 200 words, reasons why you should be considered for this
award. You should be in a good state of
health and any disabilities should be declared.
Please supply the
name, address and telephone number of a theatre practitioner willing to give a
reference.
There are two
bursaries available under the scheme, which is designed to support the
professional development of practitioners in technical theatre. Each bursary is valued at £580 is intended to cover the
cost of taking the ABTT Bronze Certificated Award*, associated qualification
and certificate.
The award is made
up of five elements. Each element takes one day:
- Electrical Fundamentals - introduction to stage electrics: first line maintenance
- Knots & Splicing - essential every technician has an understanding of knots and ropes
- Fundamentals of Flying - formal training on how to handle and operate such equipment
- Safe use of temporary access equipment - as used in theatre venues
- Manual Handling & Intro to Health & safety at Work act - an essential element in all stage activities
- Multi-choice question paper
The final decision rests with the ABTT Training and Education Committee.
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Applications should be received no later than Friday 2 August 2013
