Providing Training Opportunities for The IATSE Workforce
★ Over one million training hours since 2011 ★
News
Courses
OSHA Courses
We have resources available to help locals offer OSHA courses that fit their training needs. Our OSHA curriculum library includes OSHA 10-Hour General Industry, OSHA 10-Hour Construction, OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, and OSHA 30-Hour Construction. Each curriculum uses examples from the entertainment industry. Upon completion, students receive their OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour completion card.
TTF Safety First! Online Courses ©
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.
LinkedIn Learning Subscription
IATSE workers can access over 20,000 high-quality, on-demand courses with a free LinkedIn Learning subscription.
AVIXA Partnership
New and experienced audiovisual technicians will benefit from hands-on classes, online courses, AVIXA membership, and a certificate program.
AVIXA CTS Prep
Practice your test-taking skills and identify areas of AV design to focus your study time before taking the CTS® exam.
Online Safety for MPTV Workers
Courses developed by Contract Services for workers covered by the Area Standards Agreement including “A” General Safety Training, “A2” Environmental Safety, and “HP1” or “HP2” Harassment Prevention.
Funding
Certification Reimbursement
We reimburse workers for industry certifications because we know that ongoing training is important to stay competitive, grow professionally, and perform craft work safely.
Course Reimbursement
You know your workers' training needs best. When your local organizes a safety or craft skills class, we'll reimburse the local for providing group training.
Develop an OSHA Trainer
Want the flexibility of setting up OSHA classes when you need them? We'll reimburse your local to develop an OSHA Outreach Trainer to teach OSHA Outreach Training Program trainings at your local.
OSHA Online Course Reimbursement
We reimburse workers who do not have access to a live OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 class for taking OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 General Industry Safety and Construction Safety online trainings.
Trainers
Train the Trainer
Our intensive Train the Trainer workshops provide trainers who teach safety and/or craft skills classes for their local with developmental training that covers effective teaching techniques, learning styles, training design, and lesson planning concepts. Over the years, we’ve developed several different versions of this course to meet the various training needs of locals. We’re always open to developing new courses and resources, and we currently offer three different Train the Trainer workshops.
Train the Trainer: Training Techniques
Train the Trainer: Course Development
Train the Trainer: Virtual Training and Presentation Techniques
Borrow Our OSHA Trainer
We can send our OSHA trainer to your local to teach an onsite class and help you get started with safety training. Learn More →
Trainer Database
Not ready to develop your own courses? The Trainer Database is a searchable, online listing of trainers throughout the IATSE who can provide safety and craft skills classes for local unions. Learn More →
Resources
Curriculum Library
Use the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry with Focus on the Entertainment Industry, OSHA 30-Hour General Industry with Focus on the Entertainment Industry, OSHA 10-Hour Construction with Focus on the Entertainment Industry, OSHA 30-Hour Construction with Focus on the Entertainment Industry, and TTF Safety First! Online Courses © to deliver essential safety training to your local.
Course Templates
Ready for your first class? Download and customize our course templates to organize, promote, track, and evaluate your courses.
Social Media Assets
These ready-to-use assets are designed to help local unions promote IATSE TTF programs across various web and social media platforms.
Computer Essentials
Comprehensive, user-friendly curriculum that covers the basic knowledge required for an individual to use their personal computer. Developed by the IATSE Education and Training Department.
Training Tracker
Our searchable database makes it easy to browse your local's training records at your convenience. Send us information on your local's classes and we'll track your trainings and certifications for you!
Publications
These publications are designed to support safety and craft skills training and provide crucial program information for IATSE workers and local unions.
Fact Sheet: Presents an overview of key programs offered to local unions and IATSE workers.
Program Guide: Details the various programs, staff contacts for each program, and answers frequently asked questions.
Guide to Developing Training Programs: Offers guidance on establishing effective training programs and utilizing local trainers to enhance skills and reduce costs. It aims to help locals assess and meet their training needs.
OSHA 10 vs. OSHA 30: A poster explaining the differences between OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 courses, including which is suitable for different types of work environments (General Industry vs. Construction).
Emergency Action Plan (EAP): Encourages local unions to develop EAPs for classes.
Tips for Successful Distance Training: A tip sheet designed to address common challenges in distance training courses, aiming to improve the effectiveness of virtual training sessions.
ETCP Test Taking Tips: Provides strategies to manage test anxiety and improve performance on ETCP certification tests.
Support
We’re here to help
The Support Department can provide an overview of programs and help identify workers’ needs, assist with applications, connect you with program staff, and help with technology issues.
