Our cursussen

Why take a course at Quinty’s Crew?

Quinty’s Crew has been an approved apprenticeship sponsor since October 2009. Higher secondary vocational students can do their practical training at Quinty’s Crew, where we will help them build their career. The basic lighting course, and the practical training that goes with it, are also included.

Basic Lighting Course

This Basic Lighting Course has been offered by Quinty’s Crew since January 2009 and was developed in association with the crew chiefs of, amongst others, the Toppers and André Rieu. During the ten week course, our students are trained as basic lighting technicians. We have held seven courses so far and are in the middle of the eighth course with 22 students.

Quinty’s Crew offers the Basic Lighting Course in association with the municipalities and the Dutch public employment service UWV. This way, we are able to offer people who are on unemployment benefit or social security appropriate training to help them to get back to work on a full-time basis.

Quinty’s Crew has a purpose-built class room where both theoretical and practical lessons can be offered. Our students attend classes two evenings per week from 8 till 11 p.m. with experienced teachers to pass on their knowledge. Tests are held periodically to assess the students’ level of knowledge.

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Within this ten week period, the students will do at least 20 days of practical training. This way, they will gain on-the-job experience, and are able to combine theory and practice.

EXAMINATION

A test is held every week. The grades awarded for these tests count towards the student’s final grade. A final exam will be held at the end of the course. This exam includes a theory test, an individual practical exam (reading a drawing and constructing lighting) and a group practical exam (reading a drawing and constructing lighting as a team). The student will receive a Basic Lighting Certificate at the end of this ten week period.

COURSE DATES AUTUMN 2011

At the end of the course, every student will receive a certificate that is recognized by our clients!

Spotlight course

Since the beginning of 2010, Quinty’s Crew has had its own spotlight crew, which we supply for various big events and concerts, including Pinkpop, Guus Meeuwis, the Toppers and André Rieu. Our crew is also employed on various TV shows such as X Factor, So you think you can dance and Looking for Zorro.

Theory and practice are covered over four evenings. What are the key areas to focus on when shining the spotlight? What should you pay attention to at big concerts or events? We practice extensively and the students have to do one day of practical training. The course is taught by an experienced spotlight instructor.

THE next course will take place on: saturday 21 may 2011, from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.

it is important that you do not HAVE A fear of hEights as our spotlight crew sometimes workS at extreme heights.

One-day courses

Quinty’s Crew also offers a range of one-day courses necessary to ensure that our activities are carried out well and safely. Our one-day courses include:
Climbing course
Fork lift truck course
Cherry picker course
We have developed these courses in association with various educational institutes.

All these one-day courses consist of a theoretical element in the morning and a practical element in the afternoon, the emphasis being on the practical part of the job. At the end of the course, every student will receive a certificate

All these courses will take place in autUmn 2011

Team building and communication course

In addition to the other courses, we offer a team building and communication course. Mutual communication and team work are key aspects on the shop floor. How do you communicate with your team? How do you perform within a team? Lack of clarity on the shop floor can be fatal, so how can you prevent this?

During this two-day course we explore in depth the art of verbal and non-verbal communication as well as team work. It is essential that our crew performs well on the shop floor and that there should be a pleasant atmosphere. This is what we are trying to achieve with this course.

If you would like to know more about the course dates or the registration procedure for any of our courses, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us.