§ 9-4. Training programs.

(a)

The public access center conducts a series of workshops to make users aware of the production capability of the public access facilities. These workshops are designed to train and certify producers to operate PAC equipment.

(1)

Workshops are scheduled upon request on a time-available basis.

(2)

There is a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per person, payable in advance, which covers orientation, four (4) training sessions, and the assistance of a staff member during the trainee's first shoot.

(3)

Standard workshops will include the following:

a.

Orientation session: includes rules and regulations regarding use of the public access center's access channel, equipment, and facilities.

b.

Studio equipment: includes the studio cameras, sound board, lighting, and control room operations.

c.

Portable equipment: includes camcorders, monitors, microphones, battery chargers, and portable lighting equipment.

d.

Editing equipment: includes insert and assemble editing, and audio dubbing on a linear and linear editing system.

e.

Character generator: includes page, roll, and crawl files.

(b)

In order to be certified, a user is required to:

(1)

Complete a workshop series that covers rules and equipment operation;

(2)

Demonstrate to the PAC staff his ability to operate and care for equipment covered in the particular workshop.

(c)

Upon completion of the requirements listed in subsection 9-4(b), the user will then be issued an appropriate certification card.

(d)

Experienced video participants may also be issued a certification card by attending an orientation workshop and demonstrating to the PAC staff's satisfaction their knowledge of the care and operation of the equipment.

(Ord. No. 2009-O-052, § 2(Exh. A, § 3), 4-6-09)