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 for Lighting Technician and Lighting Technician Install
   • 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 Scissor Lifts and Articulated Boom Lifts
   • Safe operation of lift trucks (refresh)
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 Lighting Technician refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated more than 5 years of work experience as Assistant Key Lighting Technician.
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 reference 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 regarding the Criminal liability for occupational health and safety.
4- Has completed a training course in Human Resources Management.

Assistant Key Lighting Technician refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 630 days as a Lighting 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 reference letters must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their positions.
3- Has completed a training course regarding the Criminal liability for occupational health and safety.
4- Has completed the following training sessions: Safety Qualifications for Rough Terrain Lift Trucks (Class VIII) and Safety qualifications for Lift Trucks (classes I, IV, V).

Lighting Technician and/or Lighting Technician Install (upon the member’s request) 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 Lighting Technician with whom he/she has worked in the past, and 2 signed by members of the Lighting department. The reference letters must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their positions.

Key Lighting Technician Install refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated more than 5 years of work experience as Assistant Key Lighting 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 reference letters must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their positions.
3- Has completed a training course regarding the Criminal liability for occupational health and safety.
4- Has completed a training course in Human Resources Management.

Assistant Key Lighting Technician Install refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 630 days as a Lighting 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 reference letters must come from IATSE 514 members in good standing with more than 5 years’ experience at their positions.
3- Has completed a training course regarding the Criminal liability for occupational health and safety.
4- Has completed the following training sessions: Safety Qualifications for Rough Terrain Lift Trucks (Zoom Boom) and Lift Trucks.

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:

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

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

Adopted in a department meeting on April 12, 2017
Adopted by the Board of Directors on May 28, 2017
Modified on February 17, 2020