Overview

Objectives

To assess that workers have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to determine they are competent TDS Technicians of temporary demountable structures for either staging, seating or structures (module dependent).

Certification

Upon successful completion of this assessment, attendees will be awarded an ESITS certificate of attendance, which will enable them to apply for an ESITS TDS Technician (Purple) Crew card.

Progress

Following successful completion for this course and attainment of the required site experience, attendees will be eligible to attend the TDS Master course.

Requirements

Attendees must have 5 years of relevant TDS experience in the events industry, as evidenced by their CV and a formal declaration by their employer. Also, eligible Work at Height Training completed in the previous 5 years, this training Must include Theory and Practical training, and cover the following: – Correct Fitting of a Full Body Harness and Work Positioning Harness – Selection of suitable Anchorage Points – Use of Anchorage Devices – Work Restraint Techniques – Pre-use Inspection, Installation and Use of Fall Arrest Blocks – Pre-use Inspection and Use of Temporary Guided Type Fall Arresters – Pre-use Inspection and Use of Single / Double Fall Arrest Lanyards – Pre-use Inspection and Use of Work Position Lanyards For more information about our preferred course, which encompasses all of the above topics, please contact us at hello@esits.co.uk. How often will I need to renew? Your TDS Technician (Staging) Assessed Route of Entry Card will be valid for 5 years.

Course bookings

Please contact us for details.

Course content

  • Mandatory Units
  • Work as part of a team effectively
  • Create and Maintain Effective Working Relationships
  • Conduct a Risk Assessment and implement a safe methodology.
  • Implement and Maintain Health & Safety through safe working practices
  • Core Units
  • Written assessment
  • Stage and roof sub-structures
  • Installation a self-climbing roof
  • Working at Height with PFPE (personal fall protection equipment)
  • Installation of sheeted arched roof structure
  • Key Topics Covered
  • Skill Check (Stage and Truss Tower Temporary Demountable Structure)
  • Interpretation of Risk Assessment and Drawings
  • Harness use and inspection
  • Work at Height (Creating a Safe Zone, Mast Climbing, Work Positioning)
  • Attention to Safety
  • Use of Truss System
  • Use of Powered Winch
  • Lifting Operations
  • TDS Inspection
  • TDS Handover Certificate
  • Overall ability
  • Timekeeping
  • Skill Check (Arched roof structure and sheeting)
  • Control of lifting operations
  • Erection & dismantling of Stage Base, Sub Structures, Truss Towers and Arched Roof
  • Ability to communicate and work with others