Film Training Manitoba – Online Courses

FTM is pleased to announce the addition of online courses to our website, which are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

You need to register, make payment with Film Training Manitoba, and successfully complete the online test to receive a confirmation of completion. Once payment has been made we will email you a link to the online course, along with a username and password.

Note: Please allow us 2 business days to process payment.

Three ways to register with FTM:

  • Contact FTM and provide your Visa or MasterCard information over the phone
  • Visit the FTM office with cash, cheque, MasterCard or Visa
  • Mail in a cheque payable to Film Training Manitoba

To contact FTM, please call us at (204) 989-9669 or email: admin@filmtraining.mb.ca

Course Details

You have one month to complete the online course, which takes approximately 2 - 3 hours to complete. In order to receive confirmation of completion, a passing grade of 80% is required. You may re-write the test as often as you like, however a $20 fee will apply each time.

Tests are marked on the 1st and the 15th of every month.

Note: FTM can reprint a copy of your course certificate. A $10 fee will apply per certificate. Please call us for more information.

Individual Course Pricing:

WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) - $40.00

The objective of the WHMIS course is to provide the information and skills required to work with WHMIS-controlled products safely. FTM’s WHMIS course is tailored for the film industry. Topics include: WHMIS symbols & labels, classification of controlled products, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and controlled products handling and usage.

Locations - $50.00

The Locations/Flagperson course provides training in the roles and responsibilities of the Locations Department. Topics include: the implementation of logistical plans for the production unit; professional standards of conduct including maintaining filming locations per contracts and monitoring the safety of cast, crew and the public; and the provincial laws governing traffic control on streets, roads and highways.

Intro to Paper - $50.00

An introduction to the many forms and documents encountered when working on a film or television project (or “show”). This course outlines the standard paperwork used in production offices including: the start pack, scheduling documents, call sheets, sides, the daily production report, and accounting forms.

Set Etiquette - $70.00

Set Etiquette encompasses an understanding of the filmmaking process, and includes familiarity with the various procedures that are vitally important for communication and scheduling on a day-to-day basis. Since productions can employ many people in diverse fields, crewmembers rely on set etiquette for standards of behavior, terminology, and communication between departments.

Safety Awareness - $30.00

This course explores the potential hazards and procedures to follow in order to keep those around you safe and healthy. Participants receive instruction on the use of special protective equipment, location of first aid and emergency response equipment, and procedural information regarding reportage of unsafe or potentially dangerous conditions that could affect workers, co-workers or third parties.

Propane Safety - $30.00

This course provides practical information on the safe handling techniques of propane. Participants are introduced to the basics of proper storage, operation, and refueling of propane cylinders. Also outlined are fire safety procedures and the uses for propane on set.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods - $35.00

This course provides the required training for the preparation and offering of dangerous goods for transport. This includes the packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, storage, transport, shipping and receiving of dangerous goods. Specific responsibilities are outlined as prescribed by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and regulations.

Introduction to the Production Office - $50.00

This course covers the essentials for working in the production office and what you can expect on a typical day. Course topics include: understanding the production office, it’s function and how to set it up; travel wall, cast wall, distribution center, positions within the department and the Hierarchy; the skills required to be successful, and a few tricks of the trade.

Courses Required by:

IATSE 856  - Bundled price $100 ($10 savings)

* Set Etiquette
* WHMIS

IATSE 669  - Bundled price $130 ($10 savings)

* Set Etiquette
* WHMIS
* Safety Awareness

Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) - Bundled price $210 ($20 savings)

*Set Etiquette
* Locations
* Intro to Paper
* Safety Awareness
* Propane Safety

ONLINE COURSE Videos

All online videos can be viewed by selecting the link below. The latest version of Quicktime is required to open these videos.

Set Terminology
General Set Ettiquette
Blocking, Lighting, Rehearsal
Shooting
Communications
Working with Actors
Locations
Set Safety
Weather Considerations
Job Descriptions