Industry Related Certification Programs
Here you will find a listing of certifications tickets that are either voluntary-based or compulsory to be able to work in the performing arts et entertainment industry in Canada.
FEDERAL
PYROTECHNIC
- Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness course (prerequisite course for Pyrotechnic Certification in Canada)
- Fireworks Certification Program Pyrotechnic Special Effects
FIREARMS
- To find an instructor and/or course for the Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) in your province: Firearm Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) Course Information
- For more information on firearm licensing in general please go here: https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms/licensing
- Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act)
- Replica Firearms Definition and Information
Temporary Lending or Borrowing Replica Firearms as stated in the Firearms act section 8:
Transfer
8 A transferor may transfer a replica firearm to a transferee, whether or not the transferee holds a licence to acquire replica firearms, who is
- (a) acting in the course of his or her duties or employment in motion picture, television, video or theatrical production or in publishing activities; or
- (b)an instructor who is designated by a chief firearms officer in accordance with section 7 of the Act and who is acting in his or her capacity as an instructor under that section.
The specific requirements pertaining to such things as record keeping, notification and storage requirements can be found in the Special Authority to Possess Regulations (Firearms Act) (SAP).
PROVINCIAL
GENERAL
- Forklift Operator: A licence is mandatory to use a forklift. Many companies across Canada provide forklift training and certification. You can search in the phonebook and on the Internet to locate a training centre nearest you.
TRAINING IN BC
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Class C Movie set Lighting Technician for the movie and video industries (in Quebec only)
- Entertainment Industry Power Technician
- Full Entertainment
- Limited Entertainment (LE) (in BC only)
- Live Performance Electrical Certificate LPEC (in BC only)
FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL
- WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System