ISCVE Technician Membership
Technician Membership is for applicants able to demonstrate a good standard of general education and technical competence.
Applicants shall hold, or be able to demonstrate, a standard of general education and technical competence (to NQF Level 3) or industry training and have been employed within the sound, communications and visual industries for not less than one year.
The current annual fee for Technician Membership is £85.
To find out more view Criteria for Membership below.
What can the ISCVE do for technicians?
Technician members of the ISCVE have access to the Institute’s technical advice and resources, assisting with your career development and providing day-to-day support.
The Institute is connected to leading companies within the sound, communications and visual industries, regularly posting new vacancies to ISCVE members, as they become available.
The ISCVE offers networking opportunities with sound, communications and visual professionals and companies at exhibitions, training events and seminars.
More Information
With the ISCVE you can begin your career in the sound, communications and visual industries on the right track. Take a look at some of the benefits of membership.
You can take pride in becoming a member of a professional body dedicated to upholding best working practices in the sound, communications and visual industries.
Access to the Institute’s free technical advice and technical resources
You will be able to exchange ideas and concepts
You will have the opportunity to learn from the most experienced practitioners in the world
You will receive invitations to technical seminars and other learning opportunities that will add towards your CPD accreditations.
You will have access to additional pay-as-you-go resources and events at discounted rates including seminars, workshops, ISCVEx and other institutes and associations
Right to apply for an ISCVE Sound Engineer or ISCVE AV Engineer ECS card upon successful completion of an H&S and Electrical Safety test
Automatic sign-up to the Institute’s monthly enewsletter
Access to Member’s area of ISCVE website
Technician Members entitled to use TechInstSCVE designatory letters
Each grade of Membership of the ISCVE is subject to certain qualifying criteria. This ensures our membership and our institute retains a position of technical and commercial excellence within our industries.
Applicants should hold, or be able to demonstrate, a standard of general education and technical competence or industry training which satisfies the Council. (generally to NQF Level 3)
Applicants have been employed in sound, communications and AV industries for not less than one year.
Suitable qualifications include 5 GCSE’s (good grades), BTEC Level 3 Diploma, AS Levels, A Levels or NVQ Level 3
Examples of suitable technical knowledge include an understanding of the behaviour of sound / installation and / or manufacturing techniques.
Some of the regular questions we get about Technician Membership are answered here. If you can’t find the answer to your questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Why should I join the ISCVE?
You will find us to be a friendly and welcoming Institute with influence within the sound, communications and visual industries.
Why should my staff join the ISCVE?
Your staff will have access to CPD training and learning delivered by ISCVE, ECS Sound Engineer card access, Health Safety Training.
I don’t work in a related industry, can I become a member?
Those with an interest in the sound and communications industries but not working within them can apply for Associate membership.
Brochure Download
Download the latest version of our Member brochure here.
