What is a special effects technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a special effects technician

1. Explore special effects technician education requirements

   Most common special effects technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   48.8 %

   Associate

   28.6 %

   High School Diploma

   9.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific special effects technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Troubleshoot	60.16%
   Tech Support	39.84%

3. Complete relevant special effects technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New special effects technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a special effects technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real special effects technician resumes.

4. Research special effects technician duties and responsibilities

   • Lead false-positive team to identify and resolve network service issues and produce a manual for outsource providers to troubleshoot technical issues.
   • Create and publish on SharePoint documentation of troubleshooting, resolution, installation and maintenance of hardware and software problems.
   • Prepare and set off battlefield explosion, smoke and IED effects during small unit engagements.
   • Distribute video through cable as well as videoconferencing networks via a multipoint conferencing unit.

5. Prepare your special effects technician resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your special effects technician resume.

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6. Apply for special effects technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a special effects technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams