Pyrotechnic Training Courses

Pyrotechnic training courses provide specialized instruction for individuals interested in learning the art of pyrotechnics. In a pyrotechnic training course, learners will study the history and science behind making fireworks, as well as safety practices, ethical considerations, and storage of pyrotechnic products. Course participants learn how to lay out, assemble and design pyrotechnic displays. Through hands-on activities, they also acquire skills in manually setting off fireworks, including ground and aerial effects. The objective of a pyrotechnic training course is to equip professionals and hobbyists with the skills to use fireworks safely is their planned events. Depending on the institution offering the course, it may cover topics like the legal aspects of firework use, HUD and OHSA standards, state and federal regulations, federal explosives regulations, fire ordinances and insurance requirements, as well as familiarization with state laws that control firework use in specific states. Learners also review detailed instruction for large-scale fireworks shows. In order to enroll in a pyrotechnic training course, participants should have a high school diploma or an equivalent degree. They must also agree to a personal background investigation, no prior felony convictions, and to submit a criminal record check. The course requirement are also covered, such as chemistry, physics and geology, which are required before beginning the course. Once the classes are successfully completed, participants will be certified pyrotechnic operators and have the knowledge required to organize and put on large-scale fireworks shows.