Ask HN: Any certification that is worth it? Legitimately helped your career?

Re:Ask HN: Any certification that is worth it? Legitimately ... by jcims on Saturday June 25, 2022 @10:55AM (#31875786)

I believe these can vary by state in the US but there’s some ATF requirements as well. ‘Operations’ are called ’exhibitor license’ and there are two of them. I’m getting my assistant exhibitors license now, which is the entry point. Once I have demonstrated sufficient proficiency, a lead exhibitor will sign off on my application to become a lead exhibitor. This will likely take a few years.

There is a separate certification for anything involving open flames. Including things like Dave Chapelle using a lighter to light a cigarette.

Storage, transport and manufacturing certs are independent of these and and all involve the ATF in the US (starting with Form 54). It’s actually pretty complex trying to figure out alone, I had to get plugged into the local pyrotechnics guild for them to lay it out for me.

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Re:Ask HN: Any certification that is worth it? Legitimately ... by robcohen on Saturday June 25, 2022 @11:23AM (#31875978)

Thanks for sharing the info. Super helpful!

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Re:Ask HN: Any certification that is worth it? Legitimately ... by jcims on Saturday June 25, 2022 @01:24PM (#31877007)

My number one tip for anybody interested in this would be to contact the Pyrotechnics Guild International any locate in-state guilds that can take you under their wing and help you along the way. There are two in my state and they’ve both been remarkably receptive and helpful.

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