- Associate’s degree or higher in pyrotechnics
- Certification from:
The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) (recommended minimum: Level III Technician’s Certification)
The National Fireworks Association (NFA)
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE)
United Kingdom:
- Relevant qualification e.g.:
City and Guilds Level 3 Award for Safe handling and firing pyrotechnic displays in the live entertainment industry – L3 Award Pyrotechnics
Certificate of Training Pyrotechnics from the Institution of Explosives Engineers UK