SKILLS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
The Callboard records in your information file the various skills, licenses and certificates that you hold in order to identify work possibilities. If an employer calls with a specific request -- for instance, "a certified welder with a scuba certificate" -- the Callboard Stewards will find members who fill those particular qualifications.
Local 44 requires copies of your updated licenses and skills which require a card or certificate, as the Callboard clears you to work by verifying that your licenses are still in effect.
Members should confirm that all their skills, licenses and certificates are accurately listed with the Callboard. What follows is the Callboard's Classification List, with the corresponding classification code in parenthesis (CODE).
CSATF CRAFTS AND SUBCLASSIFICATIONS. For information on obtaining any of the following classifications, call the Contract Services Administration Trust Fund (CSATF) AT 818-995-0900.
(11 UPHS) Upholsterer. Supplies furniture with stuffing, springs, cushions and covering fabric.
(13 FLRC) Floor Coverer. All floor treatments including carpeting, linoleum, wood (masonry and tile not included).
(14 DRAP) Drapery. All window treatments, including fabric and hardware.
(16) Sewing Person. Any sewing required by any of the other crafts contained within Local 44.
(21) Property. The care, moving and placing of properties as a crew member for Set Decoration, Props and Prophouse.
(29) Greens. The dressing of the set with real and synthetic plants.
(3) Propmaker. Set carpenters.
(3 - 7) Shaper. Qualified to operate machinery used to make irregular shapes (for molding).
(3 - 8) Sticker. Qualified to operate machinery used to make straight pieces (for molding).
(3 - SM) Sheet Metal Only. Specializes in sheet metal fabrication work.
(3 - WEL) Welder Only. Joins metals using heat and a filler metal.
(3 - WLBS) Welder/Blacksmith. Welds, also forges and shapes iron.
(4) Prop Shop. Performs shop work for Special Effects Department, also may construct props and set dressing items.
(5) Special Effects. Creates, constructs and operates all mechanically reproduced effects.
(92) Coordinator. Coordinates all aspects of building for production, a "general contractor."
(CUC) Cue Card. Specializes in preparing and operating cue cards for performers.
(PMAS 21) Property Master. Maintains props and the set during production shooting.
(S - DEC) Set Decorator. Coordinates and selects the decor of the set.
CSATF CERTIFICATES. The following safety certificates are issued and administered by Contract Services Administration Trust Fund's Industry Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee in conjunction with the Safety PassportTM Program. Contact: 818-995-0900.
(BFSC) Basic Firearms Safety Certificate.
(COND) Elevated Platform (Condor) Certificate.
(SAFT) Safety Certificate & Safety Trainer.
(S/C) Safety Certificate.
FEDERAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES. The following are required by the Federal Government for firearms handled during filming. Both licenses require a clean Federal record. Most states capitulate to the Federal Licenses, but a few -- California, in particular -- require additional firearms licensing (See "State Licenses/Certificates"). Contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (213) 894-4815.
(FFL) Federal Firearms License. 3 year license which permits the transfer, sale and lending of conventional firearms (pistols, revolvers, rifles, etc). It actually licenses the firearms handler as a Dealer.
(NFA) NFA Firearms Dealer. Under the National Firearms Act, the Special Occupational Tax(SOT) stamp licenses the firearms dealer to be a "Machine Gun Dealer." This license is necessary to handle fully automatic weapons, as well as sawed-off shotguns and other short-barrel firearms. Also for Destructive Devices such as mortars and bazookas.
(NOTE: A Federal ID Number is also required for the above licenses, because you are essentially receiving a license to do business. NOTE ALSO: Any firearms manufactured before 1898 are considered antiques and do not require licensing.)
STATE FIRE MARSHAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES. Required for Special Effects-certified work with pyrotechnics, and issued through the State Fire Marshal's Office in Sacramento. Contact number (916) 445- 8373.
(P/C1) Powder Card #1 for Special Effects Pyrotechnics. Requires 5 letters of reference, and logs showing 2 years experience after receiving Powder Card #2.
(P/C2) Powder Card #2 for Special Effects Pyrotechnics. Requires 5 letters of reference, and Logs showing 2 years of experience under the supervision of a Powder Card #1 holder.
(P/C3) Powder Card #3 for Special Effects Pyrotechnics. Requires 5 letters of reference. Recipient may only work under the supervision of a Powder Card #1 or #2 holder.
(F/W) Fireworks/Basic Commercial Pyrotechnics. Requires 5 letters of reference, and proof of having assisted a licensed Fireworks Pyrotechnician at 8 fireworks shows in California.
Fireworks/Basic Commercial Trainee. Requires 5 letters of reference, fingerprinting and must pass a written test. Must maintain logbooks during trainee period.
(T/PC) Theatrical Pyrotechnics. Requires 5 letters of reference, and 2 years experience as a Theatrical Trainee under a licensed Theatrical Pyrotechnician in California.
Theatrical Trainee. Requires 5 letters of reference, fingerprinting and must pass a written test. Must maintain logbooks during trainee period.
STATE LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
(A/CR) Aircraft Mechanic Certificate. Issued after having completed a course at a certified trade school. Issuing agency is the Federal Aviation Administration. Contact any certified trade school or occupational center offering course.
(ASW) Assault Weapons Permit. Required for handling, storage and transfer of any assault weapon on California's Assault Weapons List. Issued by the State Department of Justice in Sacramento (916) 227-3696.
(DDP) Destructive Device Permit. Required for handling, storage and transfer of destructive devices like mortars and bazookas.Issued by the State Department of Justice in Sacramento (916) 227-3696.
(G/C) General Contractor's License. License to build in the State of California. Contact the Contractors State Board in Sacramento (916) 255-3900.
(G/S) Gunsmith. A license to manufacture firearms. Contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (212) 894-4815 as well as the State Department of Justice (916) 227-3696.
(INSP) Building Inspector. County level certification for safety inspectors. Los Angeles has the most stringent requirements. Contact the Los Angeles County Licensing Department at 213-977-6310.
(L/S) Locksmith Certified. State certification to operate as a locksmith. Requires 3 years experience. Contact the State Security Investigation Service Licensing Unit at 916-322-4000.
(MCG) Machine Guns. In addition to the Federal ATF permit, California requires a Machine Gun Handler Permit. You must have a spotless background, and demonstrate a specific need for this license in your profession. (A Property Master or Gun Handler would submit letters from producers and directors which verify that the use of these weapons are necessary for productions. It helps to state that the weapons will not be stored at home, as this license essentially permits you to be a "Machine Gun Dealer"). Contact the State Department of Justice at (916) 227-3696.
(MFA) Medical First Aid. General designation that member has a first aid certificate issued by any recognized organization, from the American Red Cross to Paramedics Certification. Contact Specific Issuing Agency.
(P/H) Pilot, Helicopter's License. Issued by the Federal Avation Administration upon completion of a helicopter course at a licensed school, and an examination by a designated pilot examiner. Some schools have their own designated pilot examiner on premises. Look under "Aircraft Schools" in the Yellow Pages.
(PACT) Powder Actuated Tools. Issued by the Manufacturer ("Hilti" guns, for instance). Contact the tool's Manufacturer for licensing requirements.
(PILT) Pilot, Fixed Wing License. Issued by the Federal Avation Administration upon completion of a fixed wing course at a licensed school, and an examination by a designated pilot examiner. Some schools have their own designated pilot examiner on premises. Look under "Aircraft Schools" in the Yellow Pages.
(SBG) Short Barrel Shotgun Permit. In addition to the Federal ATF permit, California requires a Short Barrel Rifle/Shotgun Permit. You must have a spotless background, and demonstrate a specific need for this license in your profession. (A Property Master or Gun Handler would submit letters from producers and directors which verify that the use of these weapons are necessary for productions. It helps to state that the weapons will not be stored at home, as this license essentially permits you to be a "Gun Dealer") .
Issued by the State Department of Justice in Sacramento (916) 227-3696.
(TR/S) OSHA Trench & Shoring Certificate. Trench & Shoring Permits are issued by Cal OSHA (Consultation Service number (800) 963-9424), verifying that a "Competent Person" is conducting an excavation project (digging trenches, shoring sides). Trench and shoring training is offered by companies which supply shoring materials.
(TX) Taxidermy. A license to prepare, "mannikin" and mount skins of animals in a lifelike state. Contact the US Department of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Law Enforcement Division at 916-979-2987.
ADDED SKILL CODES. Under any skill which requires certification, Local 44 requires a copy of your updated certificate or card on file.
(PM/A) Assistant Property Master
(A/B) Auto Body
(A/K) Arrow & Knife
(A/M) Auto Mechanic
(ANIC) Animatronics
(B/G) Breakaway Glass
(B/OP) Boiler Operator. Certificate required.
(B/S) Blacksmith
(C/M) Cabinetmaker/Finish Work
(C/O) Craft Crossover
(COMP) Computers
(CWEL) Certified Welder. Certificate required.
(D/H) Deckhand, Boat
(DRAFT) Drafting
(ELEC) Electronics
(ELFX) Electrical Fixtures
(ELTR) Electrical Work
(EST) Estimator
(F/G ) FiberGlass
(F/O) Fiber Optics
(F/R) Furniture Repair
(FLR) Florist
(FOOD) Food Prep
(FOP) Fusion of Polyethylene
(G/W) Glass Work
(H/F) Hydroform
(HARD) Hardware
(HYDR) Hydraulics
(IRON) Ironworks
(L/M) Laser Work
(LATH) Lathe
(LEAT) Leather Work
(MACH) Machinist
(MEQ) Mechanical Equipment Operator
(MIN) Miniatures
(NE) Neon Work
(P/L) Plumber. License required.
(P/W) Period Weapons
(PLAS) Plastics
(PLAT) Plater
(PMKR) Pattern Maker
(PNEU) Pneumatics
(PUP) Puppeteering
(R/C) Remote Control
(RADC) Radio Control
(RBTS) Robotics
(RIG) Rigging
(ROOF) Roofer
(RUB) Rubber
(S/I) Scuba Instructor. The two largest certification bodies are the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) and the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI). For local course information contact NAUI at (800) 553- NAUI and PADI at (800) 729- 7234.
(S/M) Sheet Metal
(SAW) Saw Foam
(SCUL) Foam Seal
(SDIV) Scuba Diver. The two largest certification bodies are the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) and the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI). These courses are recognized worldwide, and certification is needed for a dive shop to fill air tanks. You may progress through the ranks as an advanced diver, master diver, rescue dive master, assistant instructor, dive instructor, and so on. For local course information contact NAUI at (800) 553-NAUI and PADI at (800) 729-7234.
(SHPR) Shaper
(SHYD) Servo Hydraulics
(SM/O) Stop-Motion Operator
(STKR) Sticker Machinist
(T/D) Tool & Die
(U/F) Urethane Foam
(V/F) Vacuum Forming
(V/T) Video Tape
(VSFX) Visual Effects
(W/D) Weapons Design
(WELD) Welder. Certificate required. Each welding process requires a separate certificate.