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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
