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Post by dbrodz on Jul 3, 2017 14:03:56 GMT -5
Hi Guys!
It's been a while!
I've currently been busy working on two shows this weekend for Canada Day 150!
And now that I have 3 shows under my belt I'd like to take the next step and apply for my Display Supervisors Certificate.
Only problem is, NRcan's website is so convoluted and the manual hasn't provided much help.
So I'm asking you guys, how do I do this? I need three letters of reference correct? What do I do with them?
Cheers!
-Dbrodz
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Post by huggyd on Jul 3, 2017 15:33:09 GMT -5
You require a show log with Date / Location / Supervisor / Product Used / Position in Example: December 31 2016 / Niagara Falls (address) / Ben Dover (CramIt Fireworks) / 1.3 Mid level display cakes - consumer low level cakes - 2" shells / Setup, clean up, firing / letters from the show supervisor and send them in with the application and the cash. Application found here (just for Display ass card) www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca/files/mineralsmetals/pdf/mms-smm/expl-expl/pdf/20140916-F17-01E(1).pdfAbove is wrong link sorry dbrodz has the right link... sorry.... (I'll keep the wrong link here just for reference)
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Post by pyro on Jul 3, 2017 18:54:56 GMT -5
Hey dbrodz First off, I'm not trying to piss you off but it's by experience. Don't be in a rush to get your supervisor license as there is a lot more you can learn by doing more shows and get more experience, and also get to fire some shows before even thinking about upgrading. I personally would not have you sent out on a show with a new supervisor license to set up a display with only three shows under your belt but that's me. As per ERD you need to have: Certification as a Display Assistant Participated in a minimum of three shows within five years. Letter of recommendation from Lead Supervisor in Charge It's also very helpful to have the display permits of the shows you worked on to go along with a full journal of shows that you did, fireworks used etc. Here is the link for upgrade info from the ERD www.nrcan.gc.ca/explosives/fireworks/9897Please don't be mad at the info provided just trying to help as doing a large display show is a huge responsibility. Take care
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Post by dbrodz on Jul 3, 2017 20:57:42 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
Oh, and I'm not trying to break out into the industry right away and start doing City sized displays with upwards of $10,000-$30,000 worth of product or anything. As I said, I've only done three at that level with much to learn.
I would just like the supervisors so I can be of greater help to the shows I already do work on with other supervisors. As well as run small "backyard" / "community-level" pyro shows with nothing more than 3".
I've had plenty of experience running shows in general though! I used to (and still do) light shows, theatrical productions and DJ'ing as well as handling the insurance, safety, and costs for each. So fear not, I'm not jumping into it head first as a young gun with no sense.
But thank you, I appreciate the advice. It certainly is a commitment and responsibility, just as well I don't claim to be as knowledgable nor would I want to step on the toes of any veterans out there. So no offence taken.
But we all gotta start somewhere right?
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