FPA offers various Technical Proficiency Tests options for those members that have prior education and/or experience. If your level of skills are sufficient and you wish to quickly become certified in the use of FPA production equipment then these opportunities may be the right option for you.
All test-outs are schedule by appointment through the Training Department and are designed to determine a member’s operational level of understanding and safe usage of the equipment. The test can consist of a series of hands-on exercises, completion of a short project assignment, completion of a written test, or a mix of each. Each equipment test consists of a final PASS or FAIL grade determined by the instructor/staff evaluation results. Students that do not pass a proficiency test cannot retake it and must therefore pass the appropriate training workshop to become certified.
Proficiency test-outs include the following FPA equipment options.
Studio A/B Equipment, Studio C Equipment, Field Equipment, Radio Equipment and Adobe Premiere Editing.
Prerequisites: FPA member and past education and/or work experience
1 session: 2 hours
Price: $75 per equipment test
Technical Proficiency Test (Studio Package)
If you have prior experience and wish to quickly be certified in the use of our TV Studio equipment then this opportunity is for you. This proficiency test consists of a hands-on equipment test in all the key equipment stations and a short written exam.
Note: FPA has separate tests one for studio A/B equipment and then another for studio C. Students must select which one to complete.
Test fee: $75
Prerequisites: None
1 session, 2 hours
Technical Proficiency Test (Field Package)
If you have prior experience and wish to quickly become certified in the use of our field production gear, this option is for you. The test consists of a hands-on assessment, where participants must demonstrate their ability to operate our field cameras and associated equipment, as well as a short written exam.
Test fee: $75
Prerequisites: None
1 session, 2 hours
Technical Proficiency Test (Video Editing)
Students with prior editing experience can register to be tested on the use of our editing equipment. Our computer labs are currently set up with Premiere CC and DaVinci Resolve. Once certified, you will be allowed to use our editing labs to work on approved FPA programs or other projects that will air on our channels.
Test fee: $75
Prerequisites: None
1 session, 2 hours
Technical Proficiency Test (Radio Production)
If you have prior radio production experience and wish to quickly become certified in the use of our radio facilities - with the opportunity to produce a radio show to air on our channels, then this opportunity is for you. Our radio proficiency test consists of two phases:
Phase 1: Students must pass both a hands-on radio equipment test and a written station policy exam.
Phase 2: Complete an observation with a current established radio producer.
Test fee: $75
Prerequisites: None
1 session, 1-2 hours
All proficiency tests are scheduled by appointment through the Training Department. Please allow at least two weeks to schedule your test. Students who do not pass may apply the test fee towards the next available course that covers the equipment. However, they will not be permitted to retake the same test.
