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CANDIDATE HANDBOOK
CERTIFIED
ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRICIAN
PROGRAM
The ETCP [and AMP] reserves the right to modify or revise, at any time and from
time to time without notice, any and all aspects of the Entertainment Technician
Certification Program including, without limitation, any policies, procedures,
deadlines, charges and fees.
All questions and requests for information All questions and requests for information
about certification should be directed to: about scheduling examinations should be
directed to:
Feasibility surveys of employers show seventy-nine percent would encourage employees or person-
nel working in their venues to seek certification in entertainment electrical skills. Establish your
credibility and gain the confidence of employers and coworkers by achieving ETCP certifica-
tion.
INTRODUCTION INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCY
This handbook provides information about ETCP has contracted with Applied
the examination and application process to Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP) to
become an ETCP Certified Entertainment assist in the development, administration,
Electrician. It outlines the design and content scoring, and analysis of ETCP’s certification
of the examination and guides candidates examinations. AMP, located in the greater
through the entire process from application Kansas City area, is a leading provider of
to examination. For your convenience, this licensing and certification examinations for
handbook may also be downloaded from the professional organizations.
ETCP website at http://etcp.esta.org.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
ABOUT THE ETCP ETCP and AMP do not discriminate among
ETCP is an industry-wide program of ESTA. candidates on the basis of race, color, creed,
Participating in the governance of the pro- gender, religion, national origin, ancestry,
gram are: ACTSAFE, Alliance of Motion disability, military discharge status, sexual
Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), orientation, or marital status.
Broadway Across America, The Broadway
League, Canadian Institute for Theatre
Technology (CITT), Cirque du Soleil, Disney
ETCP CERTIFIED ENTERTAINMENT
Theatrical Productions, International Alliance ELECTRICIAN
of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), The intent of this Certified Entertainment
International Association of Venue Managers Electrician Examination is to evaluate the
(IAVM), InfoComm International, Live competency of the upper third of electricians
Nation, NBC Universal, Production Resource working in the entertainment industry. These
Group (PRG), TEA, United States Institute positions typically involve liability issues, the
for Theatre Technology (USITT), and Walt health and safety of workers and audiences,
Disney Parks and Resorts. For more ETCP and compliance with the electrical and other
information, please visit http://etcp.esta.org. laws of the local area, including laws requiring
performance by Qualified Personnel. They are
the leads, supervisors, and managers of enter-
VISION STATEMENT tainment electrrical work.
ETCP was created to develop a personnel
certification program to the highest stan-
This person may perform work in locations
dards which recognizes those individuals
such as (but not limited to): theatres, film/
who have demonstrated knowledge, skills
TV studios and on location, arenas/stadi-
and abilities in specific disciplines within the
ums/sporting events, carnivals/fairs/festivals,
entertainment technology field. By provid-
circuses, cruise ships, industrial/corporate
ing a thorough, independent assessment of
events, religious events/houses of worship,
knowledge, skills, and abilities for entertain-
theme parks, touring concerts/theatre, and
ment technology disciplines, the Program
other places of public assembly throughout
seeks to enhance safety, reduce workplace risk,
the United States and Canada.
improve performance, stimulate training, and
give due recognition to the professional skills
of entertainment technicians. This certification encompasses the installa-
tion, interconnection, safe use, and repair of
all portable distribution; utilization of enter-
tainment-industry-related electrical equip-
Member Discount
A discount of $100 is available to candidates who are either members or employees of a member
of one of the following organizations:
Note: You may not use multiple member discounts, a maximum of one $100 discount may be used per
examination. The applicant must provide verifiable documentary evidence of current membership such as a
copy of the current membership certificate or card with the application.
Non-Member Member
Memorial Day
SCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION
Independence Day (July 4)
Upon acceptance, candidates have one year to
Labor Day schedule and complete their initial examina-
Columbus Day tion. Should a candidate need an extension
due to extenuating circumstances, he/she
Veterans Day must submit a written request to the ETCP
Thanksgiving (and following Friday) Appeals Committee 60 days before the dead-
Christmas Eve Day line stated in the acceptance letter. There are
two ways to schedule an appointment for the
Christmas Day examination.
New Year’s Eve Day
1. Four 50W, 12V MR16 lamps are to be connected to a 48V transformer. Which of the following
best describes the current required from the transformer?
(Content Outline 1.A.1)
A. 1A
B. 4A
C. 8A
D. 16A
2. Why does the voltage across two 120V legs on the secondary side of a delta/wye
transformer equal 208V?
(Content Outline 1.A.2)
A. voltage drop
B. phase offset
C. eddy currents
D. transformer derating
3. It is necessary to open a piece of electrical equipment and work on it. Appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment is not available. Which of the following procedures is required by
OSHA/OHSA electrical codes?
(Content Outline 2.A.2)
A. take extra care when working on a live open panel by being careful not to touch any live parts
B. lock-out and tag-out just the circuit being worked on so as to not disrupt the operation of the
rest of the circuitry in the panel
C. make sure the circuit breaker is off and tape a sign to the panel telling others not to turn the
circuit on until you are done
D. lock-out and tag-out all sources of energy to the panel before the equipment is opened
ITEM TO BRING
In addition to the identification mentioned
above you will need to bring the following
item with you for the examination:
Prior to attempting the examination, you will Choices of answers to the examination ques-
be given the opportunity to practice taking tion are identified as A, B, C, or D. You must
an examination on the computer. When you indicate your choice by either typing in the
are comfortable with the computer testing letter in the response box in the lower left
process, you may quit the practice session and hand of the computer screen or clicking in
begin the timed examination. the option using the mouse. To change your
answer, enter a different option by pressing
the A, B, C, or D key or by clicking on the
TIMED EXAMINATION option using the mouse. You may change your
Following the practice examination, you will
answer as many times as you wish during the
begin the actual examination. Before begin-
examination time limit.
ning, instructions for taking the examination
are provided on-screen.
To move to the next question, click on the
forward arrow (>) in the lower right portion
The computer monitors the time you spend
of the screen or select the NEXT key. This
on the examination. The examination will
action will move you forward through the
terminate if you exceed the time allowed. You
examination question by question. If you wish
may click on the “Time” box in the lower
to review any question or questions, click the
right-hand corner of the screen or select the
backward arrow (<) or use the left arrow key to
Time key to monitor your time. A digital clock
move backward through the examination.
indicates the time remaining for you to com-
plete the examination. The Time feature may
be turned off during the examination. A question may be left unanswered and
answered at any time during the examination
session. Questions may also be bookmarked
Only one examination question is presented
for later review by clicking in the blank
at a time. The question number appears in
square to the right of the Time button.
the lower right hand corner of the screen.
Click on the hand icon or select the NEXT
REGRADE POLICY
DUPLICATE SCORE REPORT Within 30 days of the date of the notifica-
Candidates may purchase additional copies
tion letter informing the candidate of a failed
of their results at a cost of $25 per copy.
examination, the candidate may request his or
Requests must be submitted to AMP, in writ-
her examination be regraded for a $25 admin-
ing. The request must include the candidate’s
istrative fee payable to ETCP. Requests must
name, examination identification number,
be submitted in writing to ETCP, 630 Ninth
mailing address, telephone number, date of
Avenue, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.
examination, and examination taken. Submit
Attending Course Taught 1 renewal credit per credit hour (See http://etcp.ESTA.org
by an ETCP Recognized 30
for information on recognized trainers.)
Trainer
Attending Non-ETCP 0.5 renewal credit per credit hour (Training courses directly
Recognized Training 30
related to electrical practices, safety, or engineering.)
Course
Attending Course 0.5 renewal credit per credit hour (Training courses directly
Taught by a Non-ETCP 30
related to electrical practices, safety, or engineering.)
Recognized Trainer
Trainer for an ETCP 1.5 renewal credits per credit hour (See http://etcp.ESTA.
Recognized Course or 30
org for information on recognized courses.)
ETCP Recognized Trainer
Taking the ETCP 30 renewal credits for a passing score (Examination must 30
Examination be completed prior to the cut-off date.)
This sets forth the code of ethics and professional standards to be observed by holders
of documents of certification conferred by the Council of the Entertainment Technician
Certification Program (ETCP). Certificants shall, in their professional activities, sustain
and advance the integrity, honor, and prestige of this profession by adherence to these
standards:
1 Hold paramount the safety and health of people, the protection of the environment,
and the protection of property in the performance of professional duties and exercise
their obligation to advise employers, clients, employees, bystanders, and appropriate
authorities of danger and unacceptable risks.
2 Maintain honesty, fairness, impartiality; act with responsibility and integrity. Adhere to
high standards of ethical conduct with balanced care for the interests of the public,
employers, clients, employees, colleagues, and the profession. Avoid all conduct or
practice which is likely to discredit the profession or deceive the public.
3 Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner and only when founded
upon full knowledge of the facts and competence in the subject matter.
6 Act in a manner free of bias with regard to religion, ethnicity, gender, age, national
origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
More information about the Disciplinary Policy is available in writing from ETCP.
Rick Baxter
Eric Bouchard
Peter Donovan
Don Earl
Jeanette Farmer
Ian Foulds
Tony Giovannetti
David Hatch
Mitch Hefter
John Huntington
Dave Loftin
Jim Maloney
Mark O’Brien
Eric Rimes
Alan Rowe
Nancy Shaw
Steve Terry
Abby Tutorow
Stephen Vanciel
Ken Vannice
Keith Woods
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS
ESTA International Association of
Tim Hansen (Council Chair) Venue Managers (IAVM)
Industrial Sales Manager for Oasis Stage Werks Russell Read
Director of Operations, AT&T Center
Scott Hoyt
ESTA Treasurer and Vice President and Business
Manager Heartland Scenic Studio
InfoComm International
Eddie Raymond
ESTA President, and Vice President of IATSE
Local 16 in San Francisco TEA
Michael Finney
Alliance of Motion Picture and Director of Technical Design for Thinkwell Design
& Production
Television Producers (AMPTP)
Matt Antonucci
Vice President Production Affairs and Safety United States Institute for Theatre
Technology (USITT)
Canadian Institute for Joe Aldridge
Past President USITT, and Professor of Theatre
Theatre Technology (CITT) and Technical Director at University of Nevada
Monique Corbeil Las Vegas
CITT National Coordinator Dennis Dorn
Professor Emeritus of Theatre Technology at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison
International Alliance of Theatrical
Stage Employees (IATSE)
Brian Lawlor
International Representative
Pat White
Director of Education and Training
BUSINESS MEMBERS
Broadway Across America NBC Universal
Mark Bumgardner Paul Jordan
National Director of Production/Theatrical Vice President, Production Safety
Greg Petruska
Cirque du Soleil Director, Environmental Health and Safety
David Chabira
Director of Show Support Production Resource Group
Peter Thompson Jere Harris
Technical Manager, Lighting & Projection Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Resident Show Division
Orestes Mihaly
General Manager - Scenic Operations
Disney Theatrical Productions
Mark Elliott PSAV
Director, Corporate Safety Todd Spencer
James Garner Vice President of Global Rigging Services
Manager, Physical Production
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Live Nation David Miller
Isaac Thompson Manager Technical Direction & Systems
Operations Manager, First Merit Bank Pavilion
at Northerly Island Chicago
SME CHAIRS
Rigging Skills Electrical Skills
Karen Butler Alan Rowe
Owner of Suddenly Scenic Safety and Training Director of IATSE Local 728
and Chair of IATSE’s Craft Advancement Program
Derek Coleman
PSAV, National Director of Power Distribution Ken Vannice
Services Former Engineering Project Manager for Dimming
Bill Sapsis and also Compliance Manager for Leviton Lighting
President of Sapsis Rigging, Inc. Management Systems
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Steven Ehrenberg Dr. Marilyn Hetzel
President of Eberg Stag Solutions Professor and Director of Theatre at Metropolitan
State College of Denver
Tony Galuppi
National Rigging Manager for VER Sales Kent Jorgensen
Safety and Training Representative for IATSE Local
80 and Chair of the IATSE Labor/Management
Safety Committee