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PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:01 pm


So how many lighting techs/ riggers have heard about the new ETCP certification program thing?

http://etcp.esta.org/index.php

I think its kind of a good idea since its proof that you have studied and know your stuff and not just joe smith off the street pretending you can do lighting, but at the same time you already need a degree (or two) to work alot of places, and its rather redundent.

What does everyone else think?
PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:43 pm


Hmm...it is legit though? I checked out the website and it seems kinda sketchy. And is it worth anything if most production companies are looking for a degree in it or ample background anyway?

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 7:43 am


It's legit. It was in Live Design online last issue that some IATSE branches are starting to require it

http://livedesignonline.com/news/major_industry_players_begin_mandating_etcp_certification/
PostPosted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:10 pm


Wow...I read that article and our concert pavilion here is one of the ones listed that is mandating certification. I had no idea.

Probably not for me anyway, though. I'm more of a designer and work more in the academic world. Interesting that we finally have a national certification program though!

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