What's New > New Date - FREE Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Course
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Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness
Presented by Gunsmoke Canada
January 21, 2023
10:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
ONLINE
This course is the prerequisite for Pyrotechnics Certification in Canada. Special Effects Pyrotechnics are regulated by a division of NRCAN (Natural Resources Canada), ERD (Explosives Regulatory Division). This course allows the successful participant to apply for certification as a "Pyrotechnician", the entry level of pyrotechnics certification. After successfully completing the course participants will receive an ROT (Record of Training) from Gunsmoke, that can be submitted to the ERD to receive a certificate.
Further information regarding this course can be found here: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/explosives/fireworks/9889
This Course, normally $240.00, is open to everyone and is being offered at no cost as part of the Canadian Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund if you register through this link: https://tinyurl.com/IACourses2022
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be required to register with the Explosives Regulatory Division in order to receive your licence, at a cost of $102.00. This amount will be refunded by the CPAWRF by submitting a copy of your license and proof of payment to either Jason Vergnano at jvergnano@iatse.net, or Cindy Jennings at cjennings@iatse.net.
Space is limited!
** Further registration information may be required by the vendor.
Employers: Are you interested in accessing training funding through the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund? Contact International Representatives Jason Vergnano jvergnano@iatse.net or Cindy Jennings cjennings@iatse.net to discuss how to apply to receive support for your training initiatives.
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