Networks for Entertainment Course

Working in conjunction with West Training Services Ltd. - An introduction course for those who are new to using networks in entertainment. Starting with why we need networks and what they are capable of, the course moves on to talk about basic networking concepts including hardware and software topics. This course covers "the essential things you need to know" to get started with a simple lighting or sound network on a show. 

The course contains numerous practical exercises so trainees can try out the concept being talked about and see how their routing works. Using both lighting and sound systems as examples, students get a hands-on approach to building their first networks.

We use Luminex switches and nodes for this course, meaning you will also get hands on experience at setting up a network using these devices.

Course Topics

• Why do we need networks?
• Introduction to hardware
  • Cables & fibre
  • Switches
• Toplogies - connect them together
• Redundancy
• Switch concepts
  • VLANs (Groups)
  • Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Trunking
  • Link Aggregation
  • IP Addressing
  • Network casting
  • IGMP
  • Simple fault finding

Course Duration

One day

Course Fees

£175.00 + VAT + booking fee. This includes course registration and accreditation.

Buffet lunch is provided along with tea and coffee - please advise on any special dietary requirements.

Training Method

Classroom based.

Security

We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft whilst on the premises so please keep your valuables with you at all times.

Dress Code

Casual.

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TSL Training Course Cancellation and Booking Policy
This policy outlines the terms for cancellation, postponement, and changes to confirmed bookings for TSL training courses.
1. Cancellations and Vouchers
All cancellation requests must be received in writing. The voucher value will be calculated based on the course fee paid (the actual fee after any discounts are applied) and is subject to deduction of the non-refundable booking fee. Cash refunds will not be issued; only vouchers will be provided.

2. Reselling Spaces and Voucher Validity

• Reselling Policy: If a space is cancelled with less than 7 days' notice, a voucher will only be processed if the place can be successfully resold.
• Administration Fee: If TSL Lighting finds a replacement candidate and successfully resells the space, a £50 administration fee will be deducted from the resulting voucher value to cover the time spent on finding a replacement.
• Voucher Validity: Vouchers are valid for 1 year from the date of issue towards any future TSL training course.

3. Delegate Replacement
If a booked delegate is unable to attend, the customer is welcome to send a substitute delegate in their place. TSL Lighting will accept a different candidate and process a name change at any time without incurring a charge.
4. Course Postponement or Cancellation by TSL Lighting

• Notice: If TSL Lighting has to cancel or postpone a course due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., trainer illness or insufficient interest), we will attempt to give 7 days or more notice wherever possible.
• Voucher: TSL will issue a voucher to cover the full course fee paid for use on the postponed course or future bookings.
• Priority Rebooking: Course candidates affected by a postponement will be given the first opportunity to book onto the rescheduled course before it is generally advertised.
• Liability: TSL will not be liable for any incidental expenses incurred outside of the booking fee for the course (e.g., hotels or travel costs).