Mandatory Courses (By Province)

Each province has required courses for working on film sets. Please submit photocopies of certificates.  

British Columbia

1. Motion Picture Industry Orientation Program ($75)
   
   Developed in partnership with film industry unions and guilds, this 1 to 2 day course provides you with the information you need to know before you go on set. This course can be taken at one of the following institutions:

   • Actsafe: https://www.actsafe.ca/courses/motion-picture-industry-orientation/

   • Capilano University Continuing Studies: Phone 604-984-4901 or csee@capilanou.ca.  Please visit their website: https://csee.capilanou.ca/continuing-studies/motion-picture-industry-orientation/

   • Langara College: Call 604-323-5322 for the most up-to-date information about upcoming course dates or visit the Langara website under Digital Film Production Certificate (Part-Time), FILM 1009 - https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/programs/digital-film-production/courses.html

   • InFocus Film School: https://infocusfilmschool.com/motion-picture-industry-orientation/

   • Vancouver Film School: Offered 6 times per year. Check their website https://vfs.edu/programs/motion-picture-orientation to register or call 604-631-3086 for inquiries.

2. Motion Picture Safety 101 - General Safety Awareness (MPGSA) - (FREE)
   Online course available to take here: https://www.actsafe.ca/courses/motion-picture-safety-awareness/
    
3. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) - ($30)
   This course is a federal requirement for the film industry, and is available online at http://www.virtualwhmis.com/ or at https://www.actsafe.ca/courses-certifications/

Alberta

1. Set Etiquette and Protocol
   

   Calgary -  To register contact the I.A.T.S.E. 212 office at 403-250-2199 or Click Here for the IATSE home page with further information.
   
   Edmonton - To register contact the I.A.T.S.E. 210 office at 780-423-1863 or Click Here to email their office.

2. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) - ($30)
   This course is a federal requirement for the film industry, and is available online at http://www.virtualwhmis.com/ or at https://www.actsafe.ca/courses-certifications/.

Manitoba

1. Set Orientation, Safety Awareness and WHMIS ($140 bundle price)
   Offered through Film Training Manitoba. All offered separately or as a bundle: http://www.filmtraining.mb.ca/training/workshop-training/online-courses/
    
2. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) - ($30)
   This course is a federal requirement for the film industry, and is available online at http://www.virtualwhmis.com/ or at https://www.actsafe.ca/courses-certifications/