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.

	August 2021
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1	2	3 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw August 3, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA 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 August 4, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA 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	7 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training August 7, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation on Sunday, August 8, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/8637011697121882114 New Member Orientation is mandatory for all new members. We will discuss, Benefits, Safety, Union Governance, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Working in the Industry. We will also cover the basics of Workers Comp and Local Education and Training. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Brought to you by GoToTraining® Online Training Made Easy™ LogMeIn, Inc. \| 7414 Hollister Avenue \| Goleta, CA 93117 See more details •
8 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training August 8, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation on Sunday, August 8, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/8637011697121882114 New Member Orientation is mandatory for all new members. We will discuss, Benefits, Safety, Union Governance, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Working in the Industry. We will also cover the basics of Workers Comp and Local Education and Training. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Brought to you by GoToTraining® Online Training Made Easy™ LogMeIn, Inc. \| 7414 Hollister Avenue \| Goleta, CA 93117 See more details •	9 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training August 9, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation on Monday, August 9, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7031709327406139394 New Member Orientation is mandatory for all new members. We will discuss, Benefits, Safety, Union Governance, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Working in the Industry. We will also cover the basics of Workers Comp and Local Education and Training. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Brought to you by GoToTraining® Online Training Made Easy™ LogMeIn, Inc. \| 7414 Hollister Avenue \| Goleta, CA 93117 See more details •	10 FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw August 10, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA 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 •	11 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta August 11, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA 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 •	12 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH August 12, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 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 •	13	14 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta August 14, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA 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 •
15 General Membership M… General Membership Meeting August 15, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm See more details •	16	17 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw August 17, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA 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 •	18 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta August 18, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA 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 August 19, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 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 •	20 FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt R… FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta August 20, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA 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 •	21 Lighting Controls, N… Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow with Richard Cadena Day 1 August 21, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow 2021 Presented by Richard Cadena, ETCP RT/CEE live online Setting up and testing a lighting control system used to be pretty simple, and it’s increasingly becoming more digital and networked. If you’re going to have a future in this industry, then you need to know how to set up, test, and troubleshoot DMX, Ethernet and Ethernet-based systems, use RDM to quickly and remotely configure and monitor your equipment. This course covers all of those bases with an emphasis in hands-on activities and learning. This is a 10-hour online course covered over two days, five hours per day. To register for this two day course, please send an email to: training@iatse479.org After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Best regards, Richard Cadena See more details •
22 Lighting Controls, N… Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow with Richard Cadena Day 2 August 22, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow 2021 Presented by Richard Cadena, ETCP RT/CEE live online Setting up and testing a lighting control system used to be pretty simple, and it’s increasingly becoming more digital and networked. If you’re going to have a future in this industry, then you need to know how to set up, test, and troubleshoot DMX, Ethernet and Ethernet-based systems, use RDM to quickly and remotely configure and monitor your equipment. This course covers all of those bases with an emphasis in hands-on activities and learning. This is a 10-hour online course covered over two days, five hours per day. To register for this two day course, please send an email to: training@iatse479.org After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Best regards, Richard Cadena See more details •	23	24	25	26	27	28 Rope Rigging with Mi… Rope Rigging with Michael Matthews Day 1 August 28, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm This 2 session course covers techniques for using rope rigging systems for hauling and securing in the entertainment industry. Topics covered include basic rigging principles, rope, knots, anchors, basic pulley systems and compound, complex, and capture systems. COURSE DESCRIPTION: What is this course about? This course is about setting up and utilizing rope and pulley systems for hauling and safety scenarios. What will course participants learn in this course? Participants will learn about the equipment, techniques, and safety parameters of rigging systems utilizing rope and pulleys for hauling. How does this course relate to crafts represented by the local in the entertainment and exhibition industries? Rigging systems are employed by many departments within entertainment production industry to raise, lower, and secure equipment, and in safety systems for personnel access to conventionally unreachable areas. How will this course develop or improve participants’ safety or craft skills? Participants will learn about safety and risk management procedures and basic hauling rigs and techniques that they can use out in the field to safely control loads. TOPIC OUTLINE: • Basic Rigging Safety • The Rigging Plan • Rope • Knots • Anchors • Basic Pulley Systems, Single Pulley, Multiple Pulley, MA, capture methods • Complex Pulley Systems - Compound MA, Sliding rope grabs, redundant systems See more details •
29 Rope Rigging with Mi… Rope Rigging with Michael Matthews Day 2 August 29, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm This 2 session course covers techniques for using rope rigging systems for hauling and securing in the entertainment industry. Topics covered include basic rigging principles, rope, knots, anchors, basic pulley systems and compound, complex, and capture systems. COURSE DESCRIPTION: What is this course about? This course is about setting up and utilizing rope and pulley systems for hauling and safety scenarios. What will course participants learn in this course? Participants will learn about the equipment, techniques, and safety parameters of rigging systems utilizing rope and pulleys for hauling. How does this course relate to crafts represented by the local in the entertainment and exhibition industries? Rigging systems are employed by many departments within entertainment production industry to raise, lower, and secure equipment, and in safety systems for personnel access to conventionally unreachable areas. How will this course develop or improve participants’ safety or craft skills? Participants will learn about safety and risk management procedures and basic hauling rigs and techniques that they can use out in the field to safely control loads. TOPIC OUTLINE: • Basic Rigging Safety • The Rigging Plan • Rope • Knots • Anchors • Basic Pulley Systems, Single Pulley, Multiple Pulley, MA, capture methods • Complex Pulley Systems - Compound MA, Sliding rope grabs, redundant systems See more details DMX Control for the … DMX Control for the Lighting Programmer & Set Lighting Technician with Chris Cotone August 29, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm DMX Control for the Lighting Programmer & Set Lighting Technician DMX Control for the Lighting Programmer & SetLighting Technician teaches students to understand how to use DMX for Television Shows and Feature Films. The class breaks the subject into a manageable progression of skills, starting with the basics of running DMX Cables, tools required for troubleshooting, understanding the basic concepts of how DMX works, and using those skills so that Set Lighting Technician, Programmer and CLT Can work together to implement the complex tools of control and more effectively light the set. Topics to include: How to runDMX Cable. What toolsare required on set to work with DMX. What is thephilosophy of how DMX and the lighting console interact with the lightingfixtures to effect control of the lighting rug. How toaddress and profile different lighting fixtures. Determining Channelvs. DMX. How to createarchitecture and structure to lay out the DMX, Channels, and IP address of yourlighting rig. Helpingprepare students for the Reality of shooting on set, vs. the safer space oftraining in the classroom. The class hasthree tests, where students can demonstrate their understanding of the classmaterials. To register for this course, please send an email to: training@iatse479.org See more details • •	30	31

Education Leadership Team

Kevin Amick

Director of Education

Kevin joined the local in April of 2009. Kevin also serves as Local 479’s Director of Education.

Felicia Smith

Administrative Assistant

Felicia is the administrator for our education program, preparing coursework, setting up the training facility, recording course completions, and administering sign-ups for the various programs offered by the IATSE Training Trust Fund.

Iasmina Hasoschi

Receptionist

Iasmina (just call her Yaz!) is the friendly face of Local 479’s education department, greeting visitors and assisting members with signing up for training classes.

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

List Of Classes

Training Our Crews

Education Calendar

August 2021

Education Leadership Team

Kevin Amick

Felicia Smith

Iasmina Hasoschi

Education Classes

How to Sign Up For Classes

Training Workshop

Safety Pass Application

LinkedIn Learning Membership

Safety First Online Courses