Job requirements Production Technician - Motion Pictures, Broadcasting And Performing Arts in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a production technician - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (NOC 52119).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- For most occupations in this unit group, completion of a college or university program in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field and several years of experience in a related support or assisting occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts are required.
- Floor managers require a portfolio of work.
- Make-up artists working in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts may require a training program.
- Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required for make-up artists.
- For gaffers, lighting technicians, key grips and other stage technicians, completion of a college program or other specialized training program in technical production for theatre is required.
- Membership in a related union may be required.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
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