THIS COURSE IS FULL.  REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. In this two-day course, using scaffolding pieces at 1/3 normal scale, students will learn how to safely build scaffolding structures common to the entertainment and exhibition industry and how to recognize and avoid the most common hazards. Taught by Local 488 journeyman and certified trainer, Rickey Lepinski, this training meets and exceeds all requirements of OSHA CFR 1926  Subpart L. After passing the course, students will receive a scaffold operator card that is good for three years. Class is limited in size to 10 students so register soon! This course is part of the curriculum of the Local 15 Apprenticeship Program. The first two day Scaffold Class will be held on Thursday, April 6 and Friday, April 7 from 8 am to 5 pm in Room 240 at the Seattle Labor Temple. Google 1/3 Scale Scaffolding for Training to see what 1/3 scale scaffold looks like.

THIS SESSION IS FULL.      REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. This 2 day course is aimed to teach relative beginners how to properly set and dress a basic AV breakout room.  This curriculum also assumes that in real work settings  graduates will be supervised by Senior Techs. This course will provide students with the knowledge of:

1. Proper placement of equipment in an AV breakout room.
2. How to properly set screens and projectors
3. How to adjust screens and projectors to achieve a proper image on the screen.
4. How and where to place microphones for presenters.
5. How to properly run audio and Power cables.
6. How to properly arrange and tape all cables.
7. How to connect audio cables to audio boards, speakers and other devices.

This course is preparation for further AV Essentials trainings. Both days will focus on hands-on training. Session 1 will be held at the Seattle Convention Center on Tuesday, April 11 from 8 am to 5 pm and on Wednesday, April 12 from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be a one hour walkaway mid-session. This course is presented in partnership with the International Training Trust. Enrollees must be on the work rolls or dispatch list of an IATSE Local. Students who attend both days of their scheduled sessions will have their registration fees refunded in full. Additional information about the course, location and access will be emailed to registrants during the week of April 3^rd.

This 2 day course is aimed to teach relative beginners how to properly set and dress a basic AV breakout room.  This curriculum also assumes that in real work settings  graduates will be supervised by Senior Techs. This course will provide students with the knowledge of:

1. Proper placement of equipment in an AV breakout room.
2. How to properly set screens and projectors
3. How to adjust screens and projectors to achieve a proper image on the screen.
4. How and where to place microphones for presenters.
5. How to properly run audio and Power cables.
6. How to properly arrange and tape all cables.
7. How to connect audio cables to audio boards, speakers and other devices.

This course is preparation for further AV Essentials trainings. Both days will focus on hands-on training. Session 1 will be held at the Seattle Convention Center on Thursday, April 13 from 8 am to 5 pm and on Friday, April 14 from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be a one hour walkaway mid-session. This course is presented in partnership with the International Training Trust. Enrollees must be on the work rolls or dispatch list of an IATSE Local. Students who attend both days of their scheduled sessions will have their registration fees refunded in full. Additional information about the course, location and access will be emailed to registrants during the week of April 3^rd.

This 2 day course  It uses examples from our industry to illustrate and teach OSHA policies, procedures and standards as well as general industry safety and health principles. Material handling, hazardous materials, forklift and fire safety are all covered. The course dates are Monday, April 24 and  Tuesday, April 25 . Class hours are 8AM – 4PM EACH DAY with a one hour walk away lunch mid-day.   Registration fee is $35. The course will be held at the New Labor Temple, 5030  1st Avenue South, Seattle. This course fulfills the requirements of two required Local 15 Apprentice classes; Materials Handling/Forklift Safety and Hazardous Materials/Fire Safety. Registration CLOSES on Thursday, April 20.