By Richard Young
Many of ACTRA Toronto’s mandatory training sessions are online and free for members. Start and stop whenever you like and learn wherever you have a Wi-Fi connection!
If you want to (and are eligible to) take these courses, contact ACTRA Toronto at 416-928-2278 or E-mail Member Education at me@actratoronto.com.
Available courses:
Apprentice Orientation Course
MANDATORY for all Apprentice Members; 5 hours total
Designed for ACTRA Toronto Apprentice Members, this course introduces you to ACTRA and ACTRA Toronto and what they can do for you. It also teaches you about your rights and responsibilities as an ACTRA Apprentice Member. Further, this course covers the basics of the IPA and NCA agreements (pay rates, meals, overtime, turnaround) and how to read your contract and pay stub.
ACTRA Toronto ACTRA Additional Background Performers (AABP) Orientation Course
MANDATORY for all AABP Members; 2.5 hours total
Designed for ACTRA Toronto ACTRA Additional Background Performer (AABP) Members, this course introduces you to ACTRA and ACTRA Toronto and what they can do for you. It also teaches you about your rights and responsibilities as an AABP Member. Further, this course covers the basics of the IPA and NCA agreements and how to read and complete your background vouchers.
Full Member IPA Refresh
OPTIONAL for Full Members; 1.25 hours total
Designed for ACTRA Toronto Full Members, this course covers the basics of working under the Independent Production Agreement (IPA), which governs a majority of Film, Television and Digital Media productions shot using ACTRA Toronto members.
Full Member NCA Refresh
OPTIONAL for Full Members; 1 hour total
Designed for ACTRA Toronto Full Members, this course covers the basics of working under the National Commercial Agreement (NCA), which governs a majority of commercials shot using ACTRA members.
All ACTRA Toronto’s online courses can be found here: http://www.actratorontoeducation.com/
Richard Young is ACTRA Toronto’s Treasurer
