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Interested in becomming a commercial display fireworks or pyrotechnics special effects apprentice?

The annual Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnics courses put on by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Canada are just around the corner!The Pyrotechnics course will be held on Monday April 30th starting at 9am sharp at the R.M of Cartier Fire Hall in Elie Manitoba.

This course begins with a half day in the classroom learning about pyrotechnic laws and safety. The first portion of the class is concluded with a small exam. The second half of the day will be a demonstration of actual pyrotechnic effects. After completing this course you will hold either a Theatrical or Assistant Pyrotechnician card.

The Display Fireworks course will be held on Tuesday May 1st starting at 9am sharp at the Elie Vetrans Hall in Elie Manitoba. Just like the Pyro course this course is a half day in class with exam and a half day with demo and hands on learning (It may be cold so please remember to dress appropriately, the demo and hands on is a manditory part of the day). Upon the completion and passing of this course you will hold an Apprentice certification.The courses cost $100 dollars each which will pay for your assistant or apprentice card until the next renewal date(1 year for pyro and 5 years for display), you will also need two passport photos as well as your payment for the course to submit with your registration form.Registration forms are available online on the Explosives Regulatory Division website.

This course is open to anyone 18 years of age or older, male or female!And remember, if you are interested in apprenticing under one of our fine supervisors here at Archangel Fireworks then please do get in contact with us before the busy season so we can include you in our list of apprentices!