Apprentice Orientation
The Online Apprentice Orientation provides information about the union for all new Apprentice members. Topics include: your rights on set; your obligations as a member; benefits, the paperwork; and who’s who at ACTRA.
Please note:
ACTRA Montreal members must contact their branch (montreal@actra.ca or 514-844-3318) to register for the Montreal Apprentice course.
UBCP/ACTRA members can contact their branch (membership@ubcpactra.ca or 604-689-0727) to register for the BC Specific UBCP/ACTRA Orientation course.
Module 1 | ACTRA Apprentice Member Orientation: Introduction |
Unit 1 | Apprentice Orientation: Course Navigation |
Unit 2 | Apprentice Orientation: Saving Your Progress and Modules |
Unit 3 | Apprentice Orientation: Course Troubleshooting/ Contacting ACTRA |
Unit 4 | Apprentice Orientation: Welcome to ACTRA |
Module 2 | ACTRA 101 |
Unit 1 | ACTRA 101: Introduction |
Unit 2 | ACTRA’s Jurisdiction and History |
Unit 3 | What ACTRA Does |
Unit 4 | What ACTRA Does NOT Do |
Unit 5 | ACTRA’s Structure |
Unit 6 | Tools and More |
Unit 7 | ACTRAonline |
Unit 8 | ACTRA 101 Quiz |
Module 3 | ACTRA & You |
Unit 1 | Apprentice Member to Full Membership |
Unit 2 | Being an Apprentice Member |
Unit 3 | Becoming a Full Member |
Unit 4 | Responsibilities as a Member |
Unit 5 | Work Rules |
Unit 6 | By-Laws and Constitution |
Unit 7 | Union vs. Non-Union Productions |
Unit 8 | Permit Fees |
Unit 9 | IPA Permits |
Unit 10 | NCA Permits |
Unit 11 | ACTRA and You Quiz |
Module 4 | Working on Set |
Unit 1 | Your Rights and Responsibilities on Set |
Unit 2 | Standing up for You: ACTRA Representatives |
Unit 3 | Auditions |
Unit 4 | Bookings |
Unit 5 | Category of Performance |
Unit 6 | Postponement |
Unit 7 | Upgrades |
Unit 8 | Problems on Set |
Unit 9 | Safety on Set |
Unit 10 | Injury and Illness on Set |
Unit 11 | Harassment on Set |
Unit 12 | HAVEN |
Unit 13 | Working on Set Quiz |
Module 5 | Collective Agreements |
Unit 1 | Collective Agreements: Introduction |
Unit 2 | Preference of Engagement |
Unit 3 | IPA Basics |
Unit 4 | IPA Performance Categories |
Unit 5 | IPA Performance Rates |
Unit 6 | IPA Forms |
Unit 7 | IPA Performer Contract |
Unit 8 | IPA Work Report (Time Sheet) |
Unit 9 | IPA Background Voucher |
Unit 10 | NCA Basics |
Unit 11 | NCA Auditions |
Unit 12 | NCA Performance Categories |
Unit 13 | NCA Performance Rates |
Unit 14 | NCA Commercial Engagement Contract |
Unit 15 | Low Budget Agreements |
Unit 16 | Collective Agreements Quiz |
Module 6 | Payments |
Unit 1 | Payments: Introduction |
Unit 2 | Minimum Calls |
Unit 3 | Use Fees/IPA |
Unit 4 | Prepayment, Advance Payment and Residuals |
Unit 5 | ACTRA Performers’ Rights Society (PRS) |
Unit 6 | Residuals/NCA |
Unit 7 | Payments Quiz |
Module 7 | ACTRA Apprentice Member Orientation: Course Conclusion |
Unit 1 | ACTRA Apprentice Orientation: Course Conclusion |