Audio and Video Technician onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: AVIXA CTS, Dante certification (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: audio mixers; microphones and speakers; projectors and LED walls; video switchers
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in Audio and Video Technician training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Tape down cables to prevent trips
Lift with proper technique
Follow rigging safety
Use ladders and lifts safely
Shadow an experienced audio and video technician through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: set up a presentation system
Supervised practice: mic a presenter
Supervised practice: stream a hybrid event
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Set up audio, video and lighting equipment: independently
Run sound and video during events: independently
Operate streaming and recording systems: independently
Troubleshoot technical problems: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, AVIXA CTS)
Discuss the career path: Stagehand or AV Assistant → AV Technician → Lead Technician
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Set Up a Presentation System
Mic a Presenter
Stream a Hybrid Event
Audio mixing
Video switching
Projection and displays
Streaming systems

How to measure onboarding success

Time to first independent project
Revision rounds per project
On-time delivery rate
90-day retention

How Audio and Video Technician training maps to this plan

Introduction to the Audio and Video Technician Role
A Day on the Job
Essential Audio and Video Technician Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your Audio and Video Technician Career
Final Knowledge Check

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Audio and Video Technician Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)