Scheduled Courses

• Introduction to Film Grip 2024-Apr-21
  Introduction to Film Grip is a one-day workshop designed to introduce you to working in the grip department. Course will start at 8:00 am and finish around 5:00 pm. Workshop will focus on equipment identification, job expectations and hands on practice with the gear. This is a required course for acceptance into the department. Permit applications must be submitted to IATSE Local 212 prior to registering for this course. Course fee includes GST
  Date: 4/21/2024
  Time: 8:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Neil McEwan/John Adshead
  Dept: Film Grip
  Location: William F. White, #50, 5750 76 Ave SE
  Prices:
  Member: $42.00
  Permit: $52.50
  Others: $0.00
  
• Fall Protection End User Certification 2024-Apr-23
  Fall Protection End User for the Workplace. This course is required for anyone working at heights. Certification is valid for 3 years. Course runs from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Participants should bring a lunch. Personal harness is not required for this course. Registration is open to IATSE 212 members, permits only. GST has been included in the course fee. Contact education@iatse212.com to register.
  Date: 4/23/2024
  Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Wilbur Bacalso
  Dept: ALL
  Location: IATSE 212 Unit #103-208 57 Ave SW
  Prices:
  Member: $99.75
  Permit: $131.25
  Others: $0.00
  
• Set Etiquette & Protocol via Zoom 2024-Apr-25
  Developed by industry union and taught by industry professionals, this three hour workshop is a must for those considering film and television careers. Workshop will start 1:00 pm and finish at 4:00 pm. Course will cover who reports to whom, do's and don'ts on location and job expectations. Safety issues and on-set vocabulary will also be discussed. Participants must have video and audio on device to participate in this class. To register, please email education@iatse212.com
  Date: 4/25/2024
  Time: 1:00:00 PM
  Trainer: Gail Kennedy
  Dept: ALL
  Location: Zoom
  Prices:
  Member: $52.50
  Permit: $52.50
  Others: $52.50
  
• Firearm Safety Level One 2024-Apr-27
  Developed and presented by Felcan Enterprises, this 1 day course provides an introduction to Firearm Safety for the entertainment industry. The course will cover safe working practices and legislative requirements, and is of vital importance for those involved in supervising, planning or working on projects involving firearms. Registration for this course will be restricted to IATSE Local 212 members and permits. Contact education@iatse212.com.
  Date: 4/27/2024
  Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Greg Auch
  Dept: ALL
  Location: IATSE Local 212 #201-208 57 Ave SW
  Prices:
  Member: $42.00
  Permit: $42.00
  Others: $0.00
  
• Introduction to Film Lighting 2024-Apr-27
  Introduction to Film Lighting is a one-day workshop designed to introduce you to working in the lighting department. Course will start at 8:00 am and finish around 5:00 pm. Workshop will focus on equipment identification, job expectations and hands on practice with the gear. This is a required workshop for acceptance into the department. Registration in this course is restricted to lighting department applicants. Contact education@iatse212.com for more information
  Date: 4/27/2024
  Time: 8:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Scott Lutley/ Shawn Knievel
  Dept: Film Lighting
  Location: William F. White, #50, 5750 76 Ave SE
  Prices:
  Member: $42.00
  Permit: $52.50
  Others: $0.00
  
• Introduction to Film Grip 2024-Apr-28
  Introduction to Film Grip is a one-day workshop designed to introduce you to working in the grip department. Course will start at 8:00 am and finish around 5:00 pm. Workshop will focus on equipment identification, job expectations and hands on practice with the gear. This is a required course for acceptance into the department. Permit applications must be submitted to IATSE Local 212 prior to registering for this course. Course fee includes GST
  Date: 4/28/2024
  Time: 8:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Neil McEwan/John Adshead
  Dept: Film Grip
  Location: William F. White, #50, 5750 76 Ave SE
  Prices:
  Member: $42.00
  Permit: $52.50
  Others: $0.00
  
• Additive and Subtractive Colour Theory for Makeup Artists 2024-Apr-28
  Workshop is from 9:30 am - 4 pm. Course will cover the following topics; Analyzing and creating colour with paint, Colour matching, Global Skin tones, How light is the essence of colour, Effect of light on pigment, Colour correction on all skin tones. Fees include GST. Open to members and permits of the Makeup Department. To register, contact education@iatse212.com.
  Date: 4/28/2024
  Time: 9:30:00 AM
  Trainer: Gail Kennedy
  Dept: Film Makeup
  Location: IATSE Local 212 #201-208 57 Ave SW
  Prices:
  Member: $36.75
  Permit: $36.75
  Others: $0.00
  
• Advanced Stitcher Assessment 2024-Apr-28
  Advanced Stitcher Assessment . 4 hour sewing exam from 9am-1pm. Reeve Theatre Costume Room U of C. Contact education@iatse212.com
  Date: 4/28/2024
  Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Jessica Hayward (exam Proctor)
  Dept: Film Costume
  Location: U of C Costume Room
  Prices:
  Member: $21.00
  Permit: $21.00
  Others: $0.00
  
• Firearm Safety Level One 2024-May-11
  Developed and presented by Felcan Enterprises, this 1 day course provides an introduction to Firearm Safety for the entertainment industry. The course will cover safe working practices and legislative requirements, and is of vital importance for those involved in supervising, planning or working on projects involving firearms. Registration for this course will be restricted to IATSE Local 212 members and permits. Contact education@iatse212.com.
  Date: 5/11/2024
  Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Greg Auch
  Dept: Film Props
  Location: IATSE Local 212 #201-208 57 Ave SW
  Prices:
  Member: $42.00
  Permit: $42.00
  Others: $0.00
  
• Set Etiquette & Protocol via Zoom 2024-May-16
  Developed by industry union and taught by industry professionals, this three hour workshop is a must for those considering film and television careers. Workshop will start 1:00 pm and finish at 4:00 pm. Course will cover who reports to whom, do's and don'ts on location and job expectations. Safety issues and on-set vocabulary will also be discussed. Participants must have video and audio on device to participate in this class. To register, please email education@iatse212.com
  Date: 5/16/2024
  Time: 1:00:00 PM
  Trainer: Gail Kennedy
  Dept: ALL
  Location: Zoom
  Prices:
  Member: $52.50
  Permit: $52.50
  Others: $52.50
  
• Rigging for Stage 2024-May-22
  Interested in Ground or High Rigging for stage? This 8 hour workshop is the first step to becoming eligible to be dispatched for high or ground rigger calls with IATSE Local 212. Class will start at 09:00 finishing around 5:00 pm. Workshop will cover basic principles and theory for ground and high riggers as well as safe work practices. Instructors will review personal safety equipment and certification requirements. Hands on practice of basic rigging skills and radio communication/etiquette. Participants must be proficient on the following knots: bowline, figure 8 on a bite and clove hitch.
  Date: 5/22/2024
  Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Rick Creswicke/Robin Messer
  Dept: Stage Rigging
  Location: IATSE 212 Unit #103-208 57 Ave SW
  Prices:
  Member: $42.00
  Permit: $52.50
  Others: $0.00
  
• Introduction to Film Grip 2024-May-26
  Introduction to Film Grip is a one-day workshop designed to introduce you to working in the grip department. Course will start at 8:00 am and finish around 5:00 pm. Workshop will focus on equipment identification, job expectations and hands on practice with the gear. This is a required course for acceptance into the department. Permit applications must be submitted to IATSE Local 212 prior to registering for this course. Course fee includes GST
  Date: 5/26/2024
  Time: 8:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Neil McEwan/John Adshead
  Dept: Film Grip
  Location: William F. White, #50, 5750 76 Ave SE
  Prices:
  Member: $42.00
  Permit: $52.50
  Others: $0.00
  
• Introduction to Costume Buying 2024-August-11
  An in-depth 2 hour presentation outlining the qualifications, roles, responsibilities, skills/tools needed, and how to excel as a Buyer in the Costume Department. Open to members and permits of the Costume Department. Contact education@iatse212.com to register.
  Date: 8/11/2024
  Time: 10:00:00 AM
  Trainer: Sarah Schmidt/ Jessica Hayward
  Dept: Film Costume
  Location: IATSE 212, 212 62 AVE SE
  Prices:
  Member: $15.75
  Permit: $21.00
  Others: $0.00
  
• Respect, Civility and Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace
  This training is aimed at all members of the union to continue our efforts to create a more inclusive and harmonious workplace for everyone in the union. Course takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Course can be completed in sections at the participants own pace. This course is only available to Members. To register please email drs@iatse212.com.
  Date: 12/31/2024
  Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Trainer: online
  Dept: All Members
  Location: Online Self-Paced course
  Prices:
  Member: $0.00
  Permit: $0.00
  Others: $0.00