The Outline Certified System Engineer (OCSE) course is presented in two levels. The first (OCSE1) is intended for technicians wishing to update their current knowledge, as well as aspiring engineers and technicians at the start of their career, while the second level (OCSE 2) is for those who already have a first-level certificate, as well as technicians already working in the sector.

‘The work of a systems engineer – the person responsible for the fine-tuning of sound reinforcement systems – has undergone a rapid evolution in recent years, due to the spread of often revolutionary audio technology and the need for a more professional approach to the job, now considered as vital for events’ success,’ says Mods Art Product Specialist, Davide Lombardi This is why training is an indispensable aspect.’

Passing the second level exam enables candidates to enter the OTN (Outline Technicians Network), a group of qualified technicians at the disposal of all the rental companies in the Outline network. Being part of the OTN means having acquired specific preparation as far as Outline sound reinforcement systems are concerned. The certificate obtained after passing the exam will be an official guarantee of the level of professionalism achieved.

‘For audio technicians, certification and being a member of the network will have two main consequences,’ Mods Art Sales Manager, Luigi Lombardi, explains. ‘On one hand, an increase in their professional skills and, on the other, greater opportunities of work in the live sector.’

Level 1 OCSE courses (each open to a limited number of participants) will be held throughout Italy. The first will be on 29-30 November and 2010 in a location near Rome. The tutors will include Outline engineer Giulio Gandini.

Full details of the programme and other important information can be found on the Mods Art website.

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