If a required course is currently sold out with no additional dates posted we will add the next course as soon as it is confirmed. Due to the increase in demand we are working with our instructors to increase our course offerings. Please continue to check this page for updates.

Potential Registered Permittees,  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PERMITTEE CHECKLIST
Here you will find the course requirements and next steps in obtaining permittee status with the Alberta District Council. Please ensure you review and understand the requirements on the permittee checklist .

The requirements listed on the checklist are specific to persons who are looking to become a Registered Permittee with the Alberta DGC. Please note: Each District Council / Jurisdiction / Province has their own specific requirements on becoming a "Registered Permittee".

There are Three  Courses  Require to become a Registered Permitee

1. "Traffic Control (Flagger)" Flag Training Certificate 
CLICK HERE FOR RECOMMENDED COURSE INFO

This course is 45 minutes and taken online, on demand. 
Certification to be issued by the Alberta Construction Safety Association or an I-CAB recognized course. Please click this link to purchase and enrol and take the 45 minute online course (costs $69.95): 

2. DGC Set Etiquette Course (ONLINE) 
In Partnership with Film Training Manitoba

The Director’s Guild of Alberta and Film Training Manitoba are partnering to conduct this required training session to support film and television workers toward jobs and careers with Alberta’s industry. This Set Etiquette Course encompasses an understanding of the filmmaking process, and includes familiarity with the various procedures that are vitally important for communication and scheduling on a day-to-day basis. Since productions can employ many people in diverse fields, crew members rely on set etiquette for standards of behaviour, terminology, and communication between departments.

This course is specifically for individuals who are only looking to become a Registered Permittee and eventually a Member of the ADC - DGC. This course is not accepted by IATSE 212 as an equivalent to their "Set Etiquette and Protocol Course". If you are wanting to apply to both IATSE and the ADC DGC as a Permittee, we highly suggest that you enrol in the IATSE specific Set Etiquette and Protocol course, that they offer. 

Additionally, if you are coming from out of Province, we do accept the ActSafe "Motion Picture Industry Orientation Course & Exam "MPIO" as an equivalent course to our DGC Set Etiquette course. 

WE ARE CONTINUALLY ADDING COURSES -  Please check back new dates will be posted when confirmed. 

Sunday March 17th - TICKETS COMING SOON...

Sunday April 14th - TICKETS COMING SOON...

3. DGC Ultimate Production Assistant Workshop
 The Alberta District Council

Discover how to be the ideal Production Assistant. Get the information you need for this entry-level position in the film industry. The workshop provides an examination of what is expected of a production assistant and preparation for the extreme demands of film production. This is a required course to become an Alberta District Council Registered Permittee. This course does not transfer when applying to become a Permittee with another Provincial District Council. This is unique course for Alberta Registered Permittees. 

WE ARE CONTINUALLY ADDING COURSES -  Please check back new dates will be posted when confirmed.

Saturday March 16th (IN PERSON) - CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS 

Saturday April 13th (ONLINE) - TICKETS COMING SOON...