Mandatory Requirements
- Resume
- Required kit for Grip
- GHS WHMIS
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
- Working at Heights (online course not accepted, course available at IATSE 873 Training Centre or with a training provider on the Government of Ontario website)
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, including Scissor & Boom Lift (online course not accepted, course available at IATSE 873 Training Centre). Prereq: Working at Heights
- CSA Green triangle patch safety boots
Recommended
- 60+ days worked in grip in motion picture
- 1+ years of experience: Carpentry
- 1+ years of experience: Electronics
- 1+ years of experience: Ironworking
- 1+ years of experience: Machinist
- 1+ years of experience: Mechanics
- 1+ years of experience: Rigging
- 1+ years of experience: Steel fabricating/fitting
- 1+ years of experience: Welding
- Training familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP)
- High angle rescue certification
- Standard First Aid + CPR + AED
- "The Grip Book" by Michael G. Uva
Mandatory Kit
- 10-inch crescent wrench
- Flashlight
- Hammer
- Headlamp
- Leather work gloves
- Lineman’s pliers
- Multi-driver (e.g. Picquic)
- Pen or pencil
- Tape measure
- Tool belt or tool holder
- Utility knife with extra blades (e.g. Olfa®)
- CSA Green triangle patch safety boots
Recommended
- Change of clothing
- Felt marker (e.g. Sharpie)
- Hard hat
- Inclement weather/rain gear
- Safety glasses
- Safety harness
Failure to have the items of this kit could result in being sent home.