In this course we will explore the basic concepts, equipment, and conduct associated with a role in the Lighting or Electric department on a film set. This introductory training course includes detailed discussions of protocol, safety, terminology and equipment demonstrations among other helpful information for working safely on set. Each attendee will need a copy of the Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook - fourth edition by Harry C. Box, The Provincial Electrical Code Book and the ESA- Television, Film, Live Event Electrical Guidelines ESA Spec 003-R7.

• Basics of Electricity

• Electrical Safety

• DC electricity

• AC electricity

• Electrical Terminology

• Series and Parallel Circuits

• Ohm’s Law

• Load Calculations

• Single Phase and Three Phase systems

• Insulation selection

• Wire Ampacity and selection

• Color Codes

DATE: June 11, 2019

LOCATION: St. John’s, NL

INSTRUCTOR: John O’Boyle, Ontario Master Electrician

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 709 for more information.