Skills Bootcamp in Festival and Event Crewing

Course details

Course provider: Academy of Live Technology

Eligibility: You must be aged 19+ and live in West Yorkshire 

Dates: From September 2025

Duration:

Option 1: 2 Week course, 5 days a week.
Option 2: 5 Week course, 2 days a week.

Venue: Hybrid learning -

This course offers a blended learning experience, with most guided learning taking place face-to-face at dedicated workstations equipped with the necessary technical equipment.

Delivery will be based at the Academy of Live Technology, located on Production Park in South Kirby

Overview/summary of training

This Skills Bootcamp delivers hands-on, job ready training aligned to live vacancies in West Yorkshire's festival and event production sectors. You will build core competencies across four key areas, gaining the technical knowledge, safety awareness, and workplace behaviours needed to thrive as a freelance crew or progress into further training

Site Management & Planning

•  Introduction to Festival/Event Site Layout
• Site Mapping, Grid Systems, Ingress & Egress
• Crowd Control, Crowd Dynamics, Flow Management
• Emergency Procedures and Communication Protocols

Sustainability & Environmental Awareness

• Reducing the Environmental Impact of Live Events
• Sustainable Site Management Techniques

Technical Production Skills

• Load-ins and Load-outs: Logistics & Workflow
• Power Distribution, Staging, Sound, and Lighting
• Health and Safety for Technical Environments

Compliance & Industry Certifications

• Event Safety Passport (ESP)
• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
• Mental Health Awareness
• ACT (Action Counter Terrorism) Awareness

All learners will participate in simulated practical scenarios and employer-informed projects, culminating in progression into freelance crewing, further training, or guaranteed employer interviews with local and regional partners.

Jump into the dynamic world of live events and festivals with our bespoke course. Festival and Event Crewing provides you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to become a valuable member of any event crew. From site management and crowd control to technical production and sustainability, you'll gain hands-on experience and industry insights that will set you on the path to a successful career.

This course will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required for effective event crewing.

You’ll learn:

• Site Management: Understand site layouts, mapping, access and egress,
• Implement Effective Crowd Control: Learn crowd dynamics, manage flow, communicate effectively, and handle emergency procedures.
• Prioritise Health and Safety: Understand and apply event safety regulations, conduct risk assessments, and utilize proper PPE.
• Gain Technical Production Skills: Learn the basics of sound and lighting systems, stage setup, and backline knowledge.
• Promote Sustainability: Be aware of eco-friendly event practices, waste management, and reducing environmental impact.

Course Modules:

• Site Management and Planning
• Crowd Control: Dynamics and Behaviours
• Health and Safety
• Technical Production Basics
• Live Event Sustainability: Impact Mitigation

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Implement safe and efficient crowd management strategies.
• Apply essential Health and Safety practises in an event environment.
• Assist with basic technical production tasks.
• Integrate sustainable practises into event operations
• Understand terminology synonymous with the live events industry.
• Be able to work as part of an effective team.

Who this course is suitable for:

• Individuals seeking to enter the live events and festival industry.
• Those looking to gain practical skills for event crewing roles.
• Students and graduates interested in event management and production.
• Anyone with a passion for live events and a desire to work behind the scenes.
• People looking for a career change.
• Individuals with no prior experience.

This course provides a valuable stepping stone for anyone wanting to work in the exciting and dynamic world of live events and festivals. You will leave the course with an Event Safety Passport and will be equipped with the skills and confidence to begin your career as a valued crew member.

What next?

This course provides a direct pathway into entry-level event crewing roles in site management, stagehand work, event logistics, crowd control and technical assistance. With experience, you can reliably progress into more specialised technical roles within the industry.

For those looking to advance further, you can pursue additional training to specialise in equipment or software, management or health & safety. Alongside networking this enhances opportunities for career progression in the dynamic events industry. You are also guided through your career progression for six months post-completion by a dedicated careers coach that specialise in the live events industry