Training Our Crews

Local 479 has a proud history of experienced crews mentoring its newer members, and as our local has grown we have built upon that culture of members-training-members. Today our local features an educational curriculum designed to pass along the best practices in use by technicians in a variety of specialized crafts from our industry. With dedicated training workspaces and classrooms, our local is becoming a national leader within the IATSE. Our newest members are expected to participate, while our most experienced members are encouraged to lead by example and to share their time and knowledge with the next generation.

Education Calendar

Members in good standing who wish to enroll in any of the training classes we offer should send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please be sure to include your full legal name and the date of the specific class(es) you wish to attend. Please note that emails sent after business hours will be answered on the next business day during normal operating hours.

	January 2023
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1	2	3 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw January 3, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	4 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta January 4, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	5	6 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH January 6, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	7 FORKLIFT Training - … FORKLIFT Training - Local 479 Education Classroom A January 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL! This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Forklifts. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details The Costume Supervis… The Costume Supervisor with Drew Fuller Day 1 January 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Costumes Supervisor Course In this course, you will learn enhanced tips on the skill set required to apply the logistics, management, team building, budgeting, rate negotiations, and maintenance of continuity needed to run a successful Costumes Department for both episodic and feature film projects. You will need to have a firm understanding of the Costumes Department. This is not a course for beginners. To fully benefit, it is recommended you have Key'd, Coordinated, worked in the Costumes Department as a Set Costumer for 2+ years consistently or already are a Costumes Supervisor and would like to add to your skillset. Excel, SyncOnSet, Cashet, DPO, 3D Look, DYMO Label Printing are among some of the tools that will be demonstrated. This is two day course. To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. See more details • •
8 The Costume Supervis… The Costume Supervisor with Drew Fuller Day 2 January 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Costumes Supervisor Course In this course, you will learn enhanced tips on the skill set required to apply the logistics, management, team building, budgeting, rate negotiations, and maintenance of continuity needed to run a successful Costumes Department for both episodic and feature film projects.Â You will need to have a firm understanding of the Costumes Department. This is not a course for beginners. To fully benefit, it is recommended you have Key'd, Coordinated, worked in the Costumes Department as a Set Costumer for 2+ years consistently or already are a Costumes Supervisor and would like to add to your skillset. Excel, SyncOnSet, Cashet, DPO, 3D Look, DYMO Label Printing are among some of the tools that will be demonstrated. This is two day course.Â To request attendance to this course, please send an email toÂ training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course.Â See more details •	9	10 FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw January 10, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for FORKLIFTS. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details Const. Hand and Powe… Const. Hand and Power Tools January 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm In this course, Rich Koll will be covering all things hand and power tools. This will be a hands on workshop, students should dress for the job, bring your tape measure and be prepared to get dirty! Class times will be 9:00AM to 4:30PM each day. Power tools to be covered will include: Stationary Tools: Saw Stop Table Saw Chop Saw Drill Press Band Saw Spindle Sander Router Table Hand Tools: Circular Saw Jig Saw Random Orbital Sander Routers Portable Compressor Nail Guns and if time allows: Shop Built jigs/templates will be built using power tools. Straight Cut off Guide for the Circular Saw and Router. Push Stick. Whiskey Stick. Feather Board. To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. Thank you, Kevin Amick, Local 479 Director of Education and Training See more details • •	11	12	13	14 NO CLASSES NO CLASSES January 14, 2023 See more details •
15 NO CLASSES NO CLASSES January 15, 2023 See more details •	16 NO CLASSES MLK JR DA… NO CLASSES MLK JR DAY January 16, 2023 See more details •	17	18 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta January 18, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	19 FORKLIFT TRAINING @ … FORKLIFT TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH January 19, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for FORKLIFTS. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details Heartsaver CPR with … Heartsaver CPR with Beth Cuvar January 19, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED course was the first in the nation to combine hands-on AED instruction with CPR training. The course teaches the basic techniques of adult, child, and infant CPR and use of an AED. Students also learn to use barrier devices in CPR and give first aid for choking in the responsive victim. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of three major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, and choking. See more details The Set Costumer wit… The Set Costumer with Summer Tinch Day 1 January 19, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA The following topics will be covered in this Set Costumer workshop Day 1: -Understanding the roles of the key players in the department -Identifying the departments of production -Call Sheet, Highlighting, Cast assignments and quick changes -Kit identification -The tricks of the trade (apps, etc.) -6 things you need to be successful -2 important costume rules -Costume/Set Lingo -How to be a great set partner -Networking- how to get a job To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. Thank you, Kevin Amick, Local 479 Director of Education and Training See more details • • •	20 The Set Costumer wit… The Set Costumer with Summer Tinch Day 2 January 20, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA The following topics will be covered in this Set Costumer workshop Day 2: -Set etiquette -Safety first - Make it safe, be safe -Keeping up with the pace -Safety rest -Set protocol- action steps -Sizing -Taking measurements -quick alterations/repairs -quick adjustments -stain removal To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. Thank you, Kevin Amick, Local 479 Director of Education and Training See more details •	21 Heartsaver CPR with … Heartsaver CPR with Beth Cuvar January 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED course was the first in the nation to combine hands-on AED instruction with CPR training. The course teaches the basic techniques of adult, child, and infant CPR and use of an AED. Students also learn to use barrier devices in CPR and give first aid for choking in the responsive victim. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of three major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, and choking. See more details On Set Electric and … On Set Electric and DMX with Nat Kendrick and Phillip HoganDay 1 January 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Workshop 2 Local 479 members, Nat Kendrick and Phillip Hogan, will be teaching a two day course On Set Electric and DMX. Class times will be 9:00AM to 4:00PM each day. To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. See more details MEWP Training - Loca… MEWP Training - Local 479 Education Classroom A January 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details • • •
22 On Set Electric and … On Set Electric and DMX with Nat Kendrick and Phillip HoganDay 2 January 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Workshop 2 Local 479 members, Nat Kendrick and Phillip Hogan, will be teaching a two day course On Set Electric and DMX. Class times will be 9:00AM to 4:00PM each day. To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. See more details •	23	24 FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw January 24, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for FORKLIFTS. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details Tailor Workroom Inte… Tailor Workroom Intermediate III: Buttons, Facings and Flys Day 1 January 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA On Tuesday, January 24th and Wednesday, January 25th, Cutter / Fitter and Local 479 Member, Zina Arthur-Wilson Knight, will be teaching, Tailor Workroom Intermediate III " Buttons, Facings and Flys". This is a two-day in person class. Class begins at 10:00 AM and should conclude around 4:30 PM each day. Reserve your spot today! 1. Intro’s 2. Sewing Details. [ie, pockets, hems, zippers, …] 3. Demo’s & some hands-on. 4. Construction tip sharing/practices. 5. Hands-on alterations practice. [Ref- Essentials Intro II] 6. Questions a. Suggestions or feedback form Please bring your personal sewing machine and tools for hands-on sewing. There is a very limited supply of machines to be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Please let us know if you need a machine when registering. To request attendance, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your full legal name. In Solidarity, Kevin Amick Local 479 Education and Training Dept. See more details • •	25 FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt R… FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta January 25, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Forklifts. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details Tailor Workroom Inte… Tailor Workroom Intermediate III: Buttons, Facings and Flys Day 2 January 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA On Tuesday, January 24th and Wednesday, January 25th, Cutter / Fitter and Local 479 Member, Zina Arthur-Wilson Knight, will be teaching, Tailor Workroom Intermediate III " Buttons, Facings and Flys". This is a two-day in person class. Class begins at 10:00 AM and should conclude around 4:30 PM each day. Reserve your spot today! 1. Intro’s 2. Sewing Details. [ie, pockets, hems, zippers, …] 3. Demo’s & some hands-on. 4. Construction tip sharing/practices. 5. Hands-on alterations practice. [Ref- Essentials Intro II] 6. Questions a. Suggestions or feedback form Please bring your personal sewing machine and tools for hands-on sewing. There is a very limited supply of machines to be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Please let us know if you need a machine when registering. To request attendance, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your full legal name. In Solidarity, Kevin Amick Local 479 Education and Training Dept. See more details Accounting for Craft… Accounting for Crafts with Phillip Noble January 25, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm "Are you a department head who wants to be able to better analyze your departmental budget? Do you want to be able to explain to a UPM how increasing your labor expenditures can actually save the production money? Do you rent gear and equipment to productions, and need the tools to analyze revenues and expenses for tax purposes? Learn about these, and other facets of accounting for your craft, when you take the Accounting for Crafts course taught by Phillip Noble." To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. Thank you, Kevin Amick, Local 479 Director of Education and Training See more details • • •	26 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH January 26, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	27 Fundamentals of the … Fundamentals of the Background Costumer with Marcella Caudill January 27, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm In this class, you will learn the foundations of the costume department and what’s expected of a well-rounded background costumer, both working in the office and on set. Throughout the day, you’ll work in teams to have a hands-on approach and multiple activities. Class times will be from 9am to 3pm. Who is who in the costume department, ad department, extra’s casting, locations Going over production distro and how to use them from costume perspective What’s in a costumer kit How to properly conduct fittings and alteration pins for a background pre-fit (period and contemporary film, civilian and uniform) Learning how to tie a tie and a bowtie How to size and restock garments Prepping pre-fits for set How to load a rack onto a lift gate & proper use of a ratchet strap Set Etiquette, expectations, and quick fixes Wrapping background at the end of the work day Knowing what can be washed vs drycleaned Writing up drycleaning Saving costumes for another scene on another day How to build an ecrate, how to break one down How to pack rentals Materials to bring Your personal Costume Kit Laptop/Tablet To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. Thank you, Kevin Amick, Local 479 Director of Education and Training See more details •	28 Fundamentals of the … Fundamentals of the Background Costumer with Marcella Caudill January 28, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm In this class, you will learn the foundations of the costume department and what’s expected of a well-rounded background costumer, both working in the office and on set. Throughout the day, you’ll work in teams to have a hands-on approach and multiple activities. Class times will be from 9am to 3pm. Who is who in the costume department, ad department, extra’s casting, locations Going over production distro and how to use them from costume perspective What’s in a costumer kit How to properly conduct fittings and alteration pins for a background pre-fit (period and contemporary film, civilian and uniform) Learning how to tie a tie and a bowtie How to size and restock garments Prepping pre-fits for set How to load a rack onto a lift gate & proper use of a ratchet strap Set Etiquette, expectations, and quick fixes Wrapping background at the end of the work day Knowing what can be washed vs drycleaned Writing up drycleaning Saving costumes for another scene on another day How to build an ecrate, how to break one down How to pack rentals Materials to bring Your personal Costume Kit Laptop/Tablet To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. Thank you, Kevin Amick, Local 479 Director of Education and Training See more details Vectorworks 101 &… Vectorworks 101 & 102 with Chris Cotone Day 1 January 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Spotlight Drafting is a two-session course, that teaches motion picture professionals how to use Vectorworks Spotlight to create Light Plots for film and television What is this course about? Vectorworks Spotlight training Class (2 Day Class) teaches students to use the CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting) program Vectorworks Spotlight to make light plots and 3D Renderings of sets and lighting instruments & environments. What will course participants learn in this course? Students will learn skills including 2D Drafting, 3D modeling and rendering, and creating draft plots of complex lighting systems. Students will also learn complex symbol creation, how to create reports and how to facilitate database maintenance. To attend this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org with the course title and dates with your full legal name. Thank you, Kevin Amick, Local 479 Director of Education and Training See more details • •
29 Vectorworks 101 &… Vectorworks 101 & 102 with Chris Cotone Online Day 2 January 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Spotlight Drafting is a two-session course, that teaches motion picture professionals how to use Vectorworks Spotlight to create Light Plots for film and television What is this course about? Vectorworks Spotlight training Class (2 Day Class) teaches students to use the CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting) program âVectorworks Spotlightâ to make light plots and 3D Renderings of sets and lighting instruments & environments. What will course participants learn in this course? Students will learn skills including 2D Drafting, 3D modeling and rendering, and creating draft plots of complex lighting systems. Students will also learn complex symbol creation, how to create reports and how to facilitate database maintenance. To attend this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org with the course title and dates with your full legal name. Thank you, Kevin Amick, Local 479 Director of Education and Training See more details •	30	31 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw January 31, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details Introduction to Grip… Introduction to Grip with Eddie Evans Day 1 January 31, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Key Grip, Eddie Evans will be instructing day 1 of a two-day workshop on Introduction to Grip. The following topics will be covered in day one. The Absolute Basics of Gripping Equipment....What it's Called Grip Jargon The Tool Pouch The Walkie..... Paperwork Set Protocol Grip Hierarchy To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org. Please include your name along with Course Title and Date of the Course. Thank you, Kevin Amick, Local 479 Director of Education and Training See more details • •

Education Leadership Team

Kevin Amick

Director of Education

Kevin is a strong believer in the importance of members training members. He develops new and continuing education programs in coordination with working members, the IATSE Training Trust Fund, and other industry resources. Kevin is an active member of the ESTA Technical Standards Program, is an OSHA Outreach Instructor, and serves as a Trustee to the IATSE Training Trust Fund (TTF).

Felicia Smith

Assistant Director of Education

Felicia is the Assistant Director of Education. She works closely with the Director of Education and trainers in the development and preparation of coursework, and the set-up of classrooms and workshops to ensure the best training experience possible.

Janika "Blue" Kinsey

Administrative Assistant

Blue provides support to the education staff for training programs and administrative procedures.

Education Classes

Local 479’s hands-on, interactive classes expose students to all aspects of the techniques employed by the craft and provide direct access to experts in the field, from vendor reps and equipment suppliers to department heads . Note that this page features a list of classes we have offered over the past 18 months.

How to Sign Up For Classes

Signing up for a class is really quite simple – the difficult part is requesting attendance before a class is filled. Take a moment to review these notes:

Unless noted otherwise, you must be a member in good standing of Local 479 to participate in one of our classes.
Check your email frequently. We often post notices on our social media outlets as well, so be sure to follow us on Facebook, but email is the most reliable way to stay up-to-date on our current classes and their availability.
If you see a class that you’d like to take, contact us immediately (in the manner specified in the email or social media posting) to get your name in the queue for a spot. You will be notified via email when you have been successfully registered for a class.
If you are confirmed as an attendee for a class be sure to attend on the day and time specified. If you find yourself unable to attend a class after receiving your confirmation of registration email, PLEASE notify Kevin or Ed via email or by phone at least 24 hours prior to the class, so that they may offer the spot to the next member on the waiting list.
To sign up and for more information on classes contact training@iatse479.org

Training Workshop

This 3,030 square foot multipurpose shop space is equipped with ample AC power to accommodate all training needs. Two large roll-up doors provide easy load-in and load-out of specialty equipment, allowing training classes to be conducted regardless of weather conditions. Local 479 has acquired a collection of construction tools, grip and electric equipment, and other technical tools in order to provide hands-on training and a true-to-life experience for members taking a class.

Safety Pass Application

Safety Pass Logos

The Safety Pass Program was conceived by the Motion Picture and Television Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee as a means of addressing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) requirements that employees be trained (and the training documented) in the safe use of equipment and work practices on their job. Sign up today (using the form linked below) to take modules A & A2.

All completed Safety Pass applications should be emailed to certifications@iatse479.org. Applications sent anywhere else will not be processed.

Follow this link to access an application form for the Safety Pass program.

LinkedIn Learning Membership

LinkedIn Learning subscriptions are FREE to IATSE Members! Information on how to sign up is provided in the members-only website. Through this subscription, you have unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning online library of high-quality, instructional videos across a wide spectrum of technologies. It’s a personalized learning experience powered by the LinkedIn network, based on trending skills in your craft.

Follow this link to an application form for the LinkedIn Learning program.

Safety First Online Courses

The TTF Safety First! Online Courses © promote safe working conditions by providing information, tools, and resources to recognize potential hazards and minimize risks. Case studies from the various crafts are included, making the curriculum relevant across the IATSE workforce.

This includes the new course: Covid-19 Recommended Guidelines for Preventing Exposure in the Workplace.

Follow this link for an application form for the Safety First program.

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Education

Training Our Crews

Education Calendar

Education Leadership Team

Education Classes

Training Workshop

Safety Pass Application

LinkedIn Learning Membership

Safety First Online Courses

Training Our Crews

Education Calendar

January 2023

Education Leadership Team

Kevin Amick

Felicia Smith

Janika "Blue" Kinsey

Education Classes

How to Sign Up For Classes

Training Workshop

Safety Pass Application

LinkedIn Learning Membership

Safety First Online Courses