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.

	June 2021
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		1 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw June 1, 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 •	2 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta June 2, 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 •	3 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH June 3, 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 •	4	5 FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt R… FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta June 5, 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 Vectorworks Spotligh… Vectorworks Spotlight Advanced Training Class Day 1 with Chris Cotone June 5, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Vectorworks Spotlight Advanced Training Day 1 (6-8 hours) Saturday June 5th 12:00pm – 6:00 pm (30 minute break included) Vectorworks Spotlight Training Class Advanced (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. Students will learn skills including 3D Drafting, 3D modeling and rendering, and creating draft plots of complex lighting systems and professional level output and reports. Students will also learn complex symbol creation, how to create reports and how to facilitate database maintenance. Topics to include: · Advanced Elements of the program interface. · Taking the basic plot making skills and applying nuance to create highly complex light plots. · Custom Symbols…Making and storing your own library of custom lighting symbols. (This class adds the advanced components of the 3D portion of created symbols). · Title Block and Custom reports…learning how to use the database features of the program to make custom reports of show data and lighting info. (This class adds the advanced components automating multiple sheet layers and publishing sets of documents that are expected at the highest level of production). You must have a computer with the Software installed to attend this class. https://www.vectorworks.net/sysreq 30 Day Free Trial Registration https://www.vectorworks.net/trial See more details • •
6 Vectorworks Spotligh… Vectorworks Spotlight Advanced Training Class Day 2 with Chris Cotone June 6, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Vectorworks Spotlight Advanced Training Day 1 (6-8 hours) Saturday June 6th 12:00pm – 6:00 pm (30 minute break included) Vectorworks Spotlight Training Class Advanced (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. Students will learn skills including 3D Drafting, 3D modeling and rendering, and creating draft plots of complex lighting systems and professional level output and reports. Students will also learn complex symbol creation, how to create reports and how to facilitate database maintenance. Topics to include: · Advanced Elements of the program interface. · Taking the basic plot making skills and applying nuance to create highly complex light plots. · Custom Symbols…Making and storing your own library of custom lighting symbols. (This class adds the advanced components of the 3D portion of created symbols). · Title Block and Custom reports…learning how to use the database features of the program to make custom reports of show data and lighting info. (This class adds the advanced components automating multiple sheet layers and publishing sets of documents that are expected at the highest level of production). You must have a computer with the Software installed to attend this class. https://www.vectorworks.net/sysreq 30 Day Free Trial Registration https://www.vectorworks.net/trial See more details New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training June 6, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA To register for New Member Orientation on Sunday, June 6, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3714557512091415298 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 • •	7 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training June 7, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA To register for New Member Orientation on Monday, June 7, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/4777923794615914242 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 FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw June 8, 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 •	9 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta June 9, 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 •	10 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH June 10, 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 •	11	12
13 E-Board Meeting E-Board Meeting June 13, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm See more details General Membership M… General Membership Meeting June 13, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm See more details • •	14	15 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw June 15, 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 •	16 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta June 16, 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 •	17 FORKLIFT TRAINING @ … FORKLIFT TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH June 17, 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 •	18	19
20	21	22 FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw June 22, 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 •	23 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta June 23, 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 •	24 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH June 24, 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 •	25 DMG MIX Technology: … DMG MIX Technology: Session 1 June 25, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Session #1 Friday, June 25 @ 11:30am-12:30pm EST DMG MIX Technology: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8981574452342394896 Learn about the family of Mix Technology Fixtures live from Lyon France. We will demo the 5 DMG Mix Technology Fixtures showcasing how they can be rigged and operated. We will discuss the significance of the Mix Technology including the importance of color space, color rendering, understanding color (leds vs. gel). See more details Rosco SoftDrop: Sess… Rosco SoftDrop: Session #2 June 25, 2021 @ 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm Session #2: Rosco SoftDrop: Friday, June 25 @12:45pm-1:45pm EST https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/310963194654378256 AMPAS Academy Technical Award recipient Phil Greenstreet offers a brief history of backdrops and outlines the different nomenclature used for backings to help departments communicate with each other. He also covers the technical aspects of designing and ordering a backdrop, as well as suggesting some creative tricks to help bring the backing to life. See more details • •	26 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta June 26, 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 •
27 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training June 27, 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, June 27, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/4469363449571782914 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 •	28 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training June 28, 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, June 28, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2174528750775388930 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 •	29 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw June 29, 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 •	30 FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt R… FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta June 30, 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 •

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.

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

June 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