Certification Reimbursement
We reimburse eligible IATSE workers who successfully obtain approved industry certifications and recertifications for the cost of the certification exam. Participants should not take a course with the expectation that they will be reimbursed. All applications will be considered based on responses given and funds available.
Review courses and other fees incurred during the certification or recertification process are not reimbursable, and we can't reimburse for multiple attempts at passing an exam.
Approved Certifications
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
To qualify for reimbursement, the certification course/exam must have a live, in-person component where workers are tested on the equipment. Online-only courses are not eligible for reimbursement. The American Red Cross, Canadian Red Cross, and American Heart Association offer live classroom courses.
CTS Certification & Recertification | up to $300
ETCP Certification & Recertification for Arena Rigger, Theatre Rigger, Entertainment Electrician, Portable Power Distribution Technician | up to $550
SPRAT Certification & Recertification | up to $1,600
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) | Behind the Scenes (in the U.S.) and AFC or MHFA.CA (in Canada) only
Forklift Operator
To qualify for reimbursement, the certification course/exam must include a live, in-person component where workers are tested on the equipment (hands-on practical evaluation). Online-only courses are not eligible for reimbursement. Operator safety training must be provided by a major equipment vendor (Sunbelt Rentals, Herc Rentals, JLG, or United Rentals).
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) Operator
To qualify for reimbursement, the certification course/exam must include a live, in-person component where workers are tested on the equipment (hands-on practical evaluation). Online-only courses are not eligible for reimbursement. Operator safety training must be provided by a major equipment vendor (Sunbelt Rentals, Herc Rentals, JLG, or United Rentals).