ESITS, the awarding organisation for temporary demountable structures, is pleased to confirm a new partnership with MUTA, the UK’s only trade association dedicated to marquees, tents and temporary structures. Our mission at ESITS is to develop industry-recognised occupational qualifications through a network of approved training providers. ESITS courses provide a clear progression route for those […]

New Purple Guide Lite launched A new simpler Purpe Guide Lite for events with up to 500 attendees has been launched with the aim of providing basic guidance for smaller community-type events. There is also an example template for an event management plan. The new guide includes links to the main Purple Guide for more […]

We’re proud to announce that Layher UK’s Training Centre in Letchworth is now officially recognised as an ESITS Accredited Training Centre. This exciting development means that Layher’s modern, purpose-built facility is now approved to deliver both the ESITS GECO (General Events Crew Operative) and TDS Trainee Technician courses, providing delegates with high-quality, structured training tailored […]

New Directors Three new directors have been appointed to the EIF Board following a recent election: Rukhsana Bentley, head of marketing at the Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) Phoebe Rodwell-Carson, who is responsible for membership services and events at the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) Mike Dean, Scheme Director at the Events Structures Industry Training Scheme […]

We are thrilled to announce that ESITS has been honoured with the New Product/Service/Technology Innovation Award at the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) Annual Awards Dinner. This incredible achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and ingenuity of the ESITS team. The awards ceremony, held in the iconic Roman Baths and Pump Rooms in Bath, provided […]

We are pleased to share that our next IIG Meeting will be taking place at The Showman’s Show on Thursday 24th Oct in The Conference Hall. Agenda: Welcomes and introductions – Chair of the BoG Small introduction and update to ESITS – Simon Hughes and Mike Dean HSE Update – Karl Raw Benefits of ESITS […]

The Events Industry Forum has announced that the deadline for receiving applications for Purple Guide grants this Autumn will be October 18, 2024. To date, the Forum has awarded over £226,000 in grants for projects supporting the UK outdoor events industry. Applications must conform to the following guidelines: Applications must be able to demonstrate a […]

ESITS takes immense pride in the remarkable achievement of our scheme Director Mike, who has successfully piloted the ESITS TDS Technician (staging) course at Acorn Event Structures. This pioneering course is a testament to Director Mike’s visionary leadership and his unwavering dedication to advancing the event structures industry. Created in collaboration with the ESITS training […]

We are delighted to announce a product partnership between the Event Structures Industry Training Scheme (ESITS) and Steeldeck Rentals, experts in the design and installation of reusable staging and seating for all types of events. The addition of Steeldeck Rentals as an ESITS product partner will support the training on the use of modular decking […]