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Applying to the DGC Ontario Guild Apprentice Programs The Guild Apprentice Programs ("GAP") are designed for people who are not yet eligible for DGC Membership because they require more experience in the professional field. There is no deadline for applying to any of the Guild Apprentice Programs. However, it is in your best interest to apply as close to the dates of your department's Apprentice Training Days as possible. See the Training Schedule further down on this page. IMPORTANT NOTE: You CANNOT WORK without having taken the GAP Training Days. FAQs How much does the Guild Apprentice Program cost? It costs $700.00 (new!) + hst (13%) for a total of $791.00 to join the Guild Apprentice Programs in any of the departments. Payments accepted are certified cheque, cash, money order, Visa or Master Card and (in office only) the use of Interac. How long is the Program? You have 18 months to complete your Apprentice Program. In those 18 months, you need to acquire 50 days of work over three different productions. If you acquire your 50 days of work sooner, you can leave the Program sooner and join the DGC. However, you do have 18 months in which to complete the Program. Which departments have an Apprentice Program? You can join as a Set Production Assistant Apprentice, a Locations Assistant Apprentice, an Art Department Apprentice, an Accounting Department Apprentice or an Editing Department Apprentice. Can I start right away? Unfortunately, no. You have to have your Training Days done first (the Core Training Day, as well as the specific Caucus Training Day(s) as applicable). See the schedule below for more details. You must also provide proof of your First Aid/CPR (basic), and WHMIS (which can be done online at www.virtualwhmis.com). This must accompany your application. Other training required for completion of the Program includes the Workplace Harassment/Anger Management/Conflict Resolution Workshop and Propane Certification (if you're in the Locations Program). You can complete these workshops WHILE IN THE PROGRAM. What do I have to submit in addition to my application? In addition to the actual application, you must submit an updated resume, the payment (as indicated above) and a copy of your birth certificate or passport (showing your Canadian citizenship), a copy of your First Aid/CPR certificate and a copy of your WHMIS certificate (as noted above). If you have any other questions, please email Chris Coulter (Membership Assistant) at ccoulter@dgcodc.ca. Download the applications here: Guild Apprentice Program - Production Assistant (the Assistant Director department) Guild Apprentice Program - Locations P.A. (the Locations department) Guild Apprentice Program - Trainee Assistant Art Director Guild Apprentice Program - Trainee Assistant Accountant Guild Apprentice Program - Trainee Assistant Editor GAP Training Schedule: (all dates subject to change dependent on instructor availability) Production Assistant Training Days - Tuesday, February 21 - Thursday, February 23, 2012 (three days mandatory) OR Monday, February 27 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 (three days mandatory) Accounting Training Day - TBA 2012 Art Department Training Days Please call the office for details Editing Training Days - Saturdays, January 21, 28 and February 4 and 11, 2012 (four days mandatory) Locations Training Days - TBA 2012 (both days mandatory) All Guild Apprentices must take these units of instruction as part of the completion of the Program. To register yourself for these sessions, contact Chris Coulter, Membership Assistant at (416) 925-8200. IMPORTANT NOTE: You CANNOT WORK without having taken the GAP Training Days* * contact the office for more information For information on the courses and other requirements, please contact Chris Coulter, Membership Assistant at (416) 925-8200. |