Basic, classification and reclassification criteria for all functions of the department:

1. Every candidate must submit a resume relevant to the prerequisites mentioned below.
2. Indicate only the projects for which you are credited.
3. Your resume can include movies, TV series, commercials, music videos or any other type of productions.
4. Mandatory training and certifications:
   • Standard First Aid with CPR/AED (Level C)
   • WHMIS 2015
   • Criminal liability for occupational health and safety
   • Respect, civility and prevention of harassment in the workplace (QUEBEC)
   • Basic Fall Protection
   • Safety Qualifications for Lift Truck (classes I, IV, V)
   • Safety Qualifications for Rough Terrain Lift Trucks (Class VII)
   • Safety Qualifications for Scissor Lifts and Articulated Boom Lifts
   • Safe operation of lift trucks
   • Primary Access Scaffold
5. For each function aforementioned, a documented work equivalence will be analyzed and considered, and subject to approval by the membership committee. Also, skills for which the candidate submits a certification will be considered. Likewise, technical skills that can be validated by a diploma, a portfolio or any other kind of proof of qualification will be considered.

Classification and reclassification criteria for each function:

Key Grip refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated more than 5 years’ experience as Assistant Key Grip.
2- Submits 3 reference letters: one signed by a Director of Photography, with whom he/she has worked in the past, one signed by a Key Lighting technician and one signed by a Key Grip, with whom he/she has worked in the past. The letters from the Key Lighting Technician and from the Key Grip must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their positions.
3- Has completed a training course on Criminal liability for occupational health and safety.
4- Has completed a training course in Human Resources Management.

Assistant Key Grip refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 630 days as a Grip department technician.
2- Submits 2 reference letters: one signed by a Key Lighting Technician and one signed by a Key Grip, with whom he/she has worked in the past. The letters must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their positions.

Grip refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 120 days of documented work – on at least 2 productions – in the function he/she seeks.
2- Submits 3 reference letters: one signed by a Key Grip with whom he/she has worked in the past and 2 signed by members of the Grip department. The letters must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their position.

Rigging Key Grip refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 200 days as Key Rigging Grip.
2- Has cumulated 200 days as Assistant Key Rigging Grip.
3- Submits 2 reference letters: one signed by a Key Lighting Technician and one signed by a Key Grip, with whom he/she has worked in the past. The letters must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their positions.
4- Has completed a training course on Criminal liability for occupational health and safety.
5- Has completed a training course in Human Resources Management
6- Has completed the following training courses: Fall Protection Rescue (Advanced Level) and Scaffolding (rosette, tubes and fittings).

Assistant Rigging Key Grip refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 100 days as Assistant Rigging Key Grip.
2- Has cumulated 200 days as Rigging Grip.
3- Has cumulated 100 days as a Grip department technician.
4- Submits 2 reference letters: one signed by a Key Lighting Technician and one signed by a Key Grip, with whom he/she has worked in the past. The letters must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their positions.
5- Has completed the following training courses: Fall Protection Rescue (Advanced Level) and Scaffolding (rosette, tubes and fittings).

Rigging Grip refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 120 days of documented work – on at least 2 productions – in the function he/she seeks.
2- Submits 3 reference letters: one signed by a Key Grip with whom he/she has worked in the past and 2 signed by members of the Grip department. The letters must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their position.
3- Has completed the following training courses: Fall Protection Rescue (Advanced Level) and Scaffolding (rosette, tubes and fittings).

For the following functions, classification and reclassification criteria still need to be redefined, developed and presented. Here are the criteria that are presently in effect:

Classification and reclassification criteria for each function:

Dolly Grip Operator refers to a member who:
Can demonstrate a work experience of at least 90 days.

Camera Car Operator refers to a member who:
Can demonstrate a work experience of at least 90 days.

Crane Technician refers to a member who:
Can demonstrate a work experience of at least 90 days.

Adopted in a department meeting on February 8, 2011.
Adoption by Board of Directors pending.
Modified on February 17, 2020