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Mandatory Requirements
- Resume
- Required kit for SPFX
- SPFX Log Book (contact union office)
- GHS WHMIS
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
- SPFX Orientation (Union to supply link)
- 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
- Propane ROT (Connection & Use of Construction Heaters <400k BTUH) (online course not accepted, course available at IATSE 873 Training Centre)
- Pyrotechnician ERD Photo ID Card (training must be registered with the government)
- CSA Green triangle patch safety boots
Recommended
- 65+ days worked as a special effects technician in motion picture
- 1+ years of experience in a trade (e.g., welding, carpentry, mechanics, etc.)
- Training familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Welding certification
Mandatory Kit
- 2 adjustable wrenches (1¼” or wider jaw)
- Black felt-tip marker (e.g. Sharpie)
- Flashlight
- Heavy-duty leather gloves
- Light-duty work gloves (e.g. Mechanix)
- Long pants + long sleeve top made of natural fibres for fire/steam calls
- Multi-bit screwdriver (e.g. Picquic Super 8 Plus)
- Multi-tool (e.g. Gerber, Leatherman)
- Side cutters
- Tongue-and-groove pliers (e.g. Channellock)
- Tool belt
- Utility knife with extra blades (e.g. Olfa®)
- CSA Green triangle patch safety boots
Recommended
- Inclement weather gear
- Safety glasses
- Safety harness
