SHAPE Courses are available only to those who are either presently working or seeking to work in the film or performing arts industries. All course certifications are WorkSafeBC recognized.

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Available Courses:

To Register :

Email us at courses@shape.bc.ca or call our Program Administrator at 604.733.4682.

Advance payment must be made to SHAPE via Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa or Mastercard.

Additional course dates may be added on demand. Courses may be subject to cancellation. Unless otherwise noted all courses will be held in our training centre. We would be happy to book a group class for you if you have the minimum amount of participants. Call for more information.

Online Registration :

SHAPE is now beta-testing our online registration system. Sign up for courses 24 hours a day!

To register online, click on the "Online Registration" link below. A new window will open and you will need to create an account. Once you've created your account, you can select and register for courses at your own convenience.

Please note, if a course is full, it will not appear in the online registration. Only courses with space available will appear.

Because this system is still in the beta stages, we're looking for feedback. Please send all comments to info@shape.bc.ca.

Online Registration.

SHAPE Training Centre:
Suite 280 - 1385 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9
Tel: 604.733.4682   Fax: 604.733.4692   Toll Free: 888.229.1455

2009 COURSE SCHEDULE

Upon completion of the course the participant will have a good working knowledge of the particular family of equipment they are being trained on, as it relates to:

• Hazards, precautions, operating and emergency controls, and safety devices.
• Pre-start visual inspections.
• Inspection of the work place.
• Safe operation.
• WorkSafeBC regulations relating to the operation of the Self Elevating Work Program.

The course will consist of the following:

• Classroom training on the theory & operation of the machine families. Includes the use of workbooks and video.
• Hands on operation of the particular Elevated Work Platform machine families.
• Instruction in the use of the various safety devices associated with the machine.

Evaluations are based on performance by the participant of the following:

• Daily inspection procedure
• Maintaining a log book
• Use of the emergency lowering devices
• Site inspection for hazards
• Demonstration of safe operation of the machine
• Completion of a quiz on all aspects of equipment operation and the related safety regulations.

Click here for further information about the Aerial Platform course. (PDF File)

Instructor: Leavitt Machinery Operator Training

• Saturday, November 28

8:30am - 4:30pm


PLEASE NOTE: This course will be taught at Leavitt Training Agency, located at 51 Leeder Street, Coquitlam, BC.

This two-day training program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have no experience operating an Aerial Platform. Once completed the operator will have the skills to become a proficient Aerial Platform operator.

Theory and classroom learning makes up a large majority of day one; the day also includes hands on practice with the machines. The focus will be on:

• Hazards, precautions, operating and emergency controls, and safety devices.
• Pre-start visual inspections
• Inspection of the work place
• Safe operation
• WorkSafeBC regulations relating to the operation of the Self Elevating Work Program.

Day two will be completely hands on; students will be introduced to machine functions and controls. Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to utilize various sizes of machines. Upon completion of this two-day program, students will be comfortable with the function and operation of a Self-Propelled Aerial Platform.

Click here for further information about the Aerial Platform course. (PDF File)

Instructor: Leavitt Machinery Operator Training

• Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29

8:30am - 4:30pm


PLEASE NOTE: This course will be taught at Leavitt Training Agency, located at 51 Leeder Street, Coquitlam, BC.

Pre-Requisites: Must have completed the Aerial Platform course and have a current/valid certificate and complete a minimum of 40 hours of machine experience. Leavitt Machinery recommends that participants complete Fall Arrest training prior to taking this course.

Once completed the operator will have the skills to become a proficient Aerial Platform operator at heights greater than 80ft.

Course includes:

•Extendable Axles
•Telescoping Booms
•Operating Envelope
•Limit Switches and Fail Safes
•Safe Operation Over 80ft/25m (Site specific training as required.)

Instructor: Leavitt Machinery Operator Training

• Saturday, November 14

8:30am - 4:30pm


PLEASE NOTE: This course will be taught at Leavitt Training Agency, located at 51 Leeder Street, Coquitlam, BC.

This training program is designed to meet the needs of the counterbalanced, sit-down, rider type lift truck operators, regardless of brand. The program addresses these issues:

• General lift truck fundamentals
• Principals of stability, balance and capacity
• The pre-operation inspection
• Safety guidelines for operating lift trucks
• Safe load handling techniques
• Fueling internal combustion powered lift trucks
• Charging/changing industrial batteries on electric powered trucks


This comprehensive program consists of the following:

• Classroom training on the theory of lift truck operation. Includes the use of workbooks and video.
• Hands on operation of the forklift.

Evaluations are based on performance by the participant of the following:
• Daily inspection procedure.
• Site inspection for hazards.
• Demonstration of safe operation of the machine.
• Completion of a quiz on all aspects of the operation of the equipment as well as the regulations relating to the safe operation of the equipment.

Click here for further information about the Counterbalanced Forklift course. (PDF File)

Instructor: Leavitt Machinery Operator Training

• Saturday, November 21

8:30am - 4:30pm

PLEASE NOTE: This course will be taught at Leavitt Training Agency, located at 51 Leeder Street, Coquitlam, BC.

This two-day training program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have minimal experience operating a counterbalanced lift truck. Once completed the operator will have the skills to become a proficient forklift operator. The program focuses on these principles:

• General lift truck fundamentals
• Principals of stability, balance and capacity
• The pre-operation inspection
• Safety guidelines for operating lift trucks
• Safe load handling techniques
• Fueling internal combustion powered lift trucks
• Charging/changing industrial batteries on electric powered trucks

Theory and classroom learning makes up a large majority of day one; the day also includes hands on practice with the machines.

Day two is entirely hands on; students will be introduced to machine functions and controls. Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to utilize various sizes of machines. Upon completion of this two-day program, students will be comfortable with the function and operation of a counterbalanced forklift.

Click here for further information about the Counterbalanced Forklift course. (PDF File)


Instructor: Leavitt Machinery Operator Training

• Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 29

8:30am - 4:30pm


PLEASE NOTE: This course will be taught at Leavitt Training Agency, located at 51 Leeder Street, Coquitlam, BC.

This one day course covers safe working practices and legislative requirements. This training is of vital importance for those involved with supervising, planning or working on projects which involve firearms. Includes a complimentary lunch!

This course is recommended for:

• Production Managers
• Technical Directors
• Stage Managers
• Props
• Dolly Grips
• Boom Operators
• Camera Operators & Stills Photographers
• Assistant Directors

• Sunday, November 29

Course runs from 10am - 5pm

Includes CPR, crisis management, wound care and more. This full day course packs in life-saving information, provides a WorkSafeBC OFA certificate and a complimentary lunch!

Instructor: Kathy Day

• Monday, November 23
• Saturday, December 12

Course runs from 8:45am - 5:30pm

The course content covers supervisory topics including: Bill C-45 responsibilities; Due Diligence; Supervisor Awareness and responsibilities; Hazard Assessment; Inspection process; Work Procedures; Site Orientation; Worker Orientation; Contractor Orientation; Tool Box Talks; Supervisor Documentation; Discipline; Orientation; Training; Accident Investigations & when to do one; Root Causes; Recommendations and Implementation.

A series of practical exercises are included in worker orientation, accident investigation and tool box talks. Participants will be given a log book to implement recommended supervisor documentation.

Instructor: Dave Winstanley

• Monday, November 16 (1pm-5pm)

This three and a half hour general safety course is designed specifically for the film and television industry. Requirement to become an associate member with the Directors Guild of Canada. Great for beginners and veterans alike.

*This course can be taken together with Film and Television Supervisor Safety for $45. This is available only for the Sunday dates and will include lunch when taking both.

Instructor: Marty Clausen

• Sunday, November 15
• Tuesday, December 15

Course runs from 6:00pm - 9:30pm on Tuesdays and 10:00am - 1:00pm on Sundays

This three hour course is designed to meet the requirements of supervisor training for the Film and Television industry. Course content includes: The roles and responsibilities of supervisors under WorkSafeBC OH&S in British Columbia; Techniques for effective supervision; Promotion of proactive safety culture in the industry; The test for Due Diligence; Prosecutions; Where and how to access OH&S information and resources; and Case Studies. This course is required for DGC upgrade.

*This course can be taken together with Film and Television Safety Awareness for $45. This is available only for the Sunday dates and will include lunch when taking both.

Instructor: Marty Clausen

• Sunday, November 15

Course runs from 1:30pm - 4:30pm

This training program is designed to meet the needs of the rough terrain forklift operators, regardless of brand. The program addresses these issues:

1) Cover ANSI Safety Standards
2) Theory and Hands-on Instruction
3) Controls and Functions
4) Steering and Maneuverability
5) Proper Machine Inspection
6) Fueling internal combustion powered lift trucks
7) Safe Load Handling Techniques
8) Stability Principles

This comprehensive program consists of the following:

1) Classroom training on the theory of telescopic handler operation.
2) Hands on operation.
3) Performance by the participant of the following:

•Daily inspection procedure.
•Site inspection for hazards.
•Demonstration of safe operation of the machine.
•Completion of a quiz on all aspects of the operation of the equipment as well as the regulations relating to the safe operation of the equipment.

Instructor: Leavitt Training Agency

• TBA

8am - 4pm


PLEASE NOTE: This course will be taught at Leavitt Training Agency, located at 51 Leeder Street, Coquitlam, BC.

Transport Canada regulations require every person handling, offering, or transporting dangerous goods to be certified.

• New requirements for means of containment
• Updated procedures for shipping documents
• Clearer language

Now offered online. Call SHAPE at 604.733.4682 for more details.

Course teaches proper identification, labelling, and handling of workplace hazardous materials.

Now offered online. Call SHAPE at 604.733.4682 for more details.

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