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SATV Mentors provide training on all equipment and in all modes of production available at the facility. Space in training sessions is limited and availability is on a first come first serve basis. Workshops begin promptly as scheduled and members are expected to show up on time. Members who show up late will not be admitted. Members wishing to cancel their time slot in a training session must do so at least 24 hours in advance. Workshop descriptions and availability are subject to change. Members actively involved in training should contact the SATV or consult the activities calendar on the SATV website.

1. Certification Once a member has been trained or has bypassed training as outlined below, she or he will be “certified” on the equipment. Members will receive a record of their certification that identifies specifically which equipment they are authorized to use. Certified members will be added to a list made available to other Producers seeking trained crew to help on productions . Certification lasts six months from the last use of equipment. If certification expires, a member must take the training again or satisfactorily bypass training to access the equipment.
   1. Advanced Training & Certification – Training and access to advanced equipment are available to advanced members, and requires completion of basic training prerequisites. Special workshops, custom training and seminars may also be offered periodically.
   2. Bypassing Training – SATV recognizes that some members may have previous skills in video production. Members can request a certification exam where she or he will be asked to demonstrate their proficiency to an authorized SATV staff or instructor. Members who meet or exceed the proficiency standard, will be “certified” to use the equipment for which he or she has been tested.
   3. Technical Assistance – SATV Members are eligible to receive one on one technical assistance from a mentor by appointment only. A waiting list for technical assistance may be kept. Technical assistance will only be given on equipment, software or other resources for which the member has been certified.
   4. Production Planning – To begin reserving production equipment and facilities, Members must have complete a Production Planning appointment during which Members can consult with Staff to review their Project Proposal. A Project Proposal must be submitted and approved for each project the Producer plans to utilize SATV equipment and facilities. Each Member may have up to two (2) active Project Proposals towards which equipment can be reserved. Please note: Member reservation allowances do not multiply with additional Projects.