Overview

Objectives

The aim of this course is to equip attendees with basic competency to work in the events industry, and to provide labouring support during the erection, dismantling and modification of temporary demountable structures. Attendees will gain theoretical knowledge of health and safety requirements to assist them as a new entrant in the events industry.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be awarded an ESITS certificate, which will enable them to apply for an ESITS Crew Operative card.

Progress

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

Requirements

No previous qualifications or experience is required to attend this course, as it is aimed at events industry new entrants.

Course bookings

Course dates and booking availability
Course Start End Venue Price Booking
ESITS - General Events Crew Operative (GECO)EVT-3065 November 17, 20268:00 am November 17, 20264:00 pm Layher Letchworth Centre £125.00
ESITS - General Events Crew Operative (GECO)EVT-3222 November 24, 20268:00 am November 24, 20264:00 pm SIMIAN Creator Yorkshire £125.00
ESITS - General Events Crew Operative (GECO)EVT-3066 December 8, 20268:00 am December 8, 20264:00 pm Layher Letchworth Centre £125.00
ESITS - General Events Crew Operative (GECO)EVT-3223 December 15, 20268:00 am December 15, 20264:00 pm SIMIAN Creator Yorkshire £125.00
ESITS - General Events Crew Operative (GECO)EVT-3067 February 2, 20278:00 am February 2, 20274:00 pm Layher Letchworth Centre £125.00
ESITS - General Events Crew Operative (GECO)EVT-3068 February 16, 20278:00 am February 16, 20274:00 pm Layher Letchworth Centre £125.00

Course content

  • 1. Introduction and welcome
  • 2. Scheme overview
  • 3. Introduction to Temporary Demountable Structures
  • 4. Applicable legislation and standards
  • 5. General responsibilities
  • 6. Basic TDS terminology & components
  • 7. Housekeeping (slips, trips and falls)
  • 8. Stock control of events equipment
  • 9. Health, safety and welfare
  • 10. Reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses
  • 11. Mental health
  • 12. Working at height awareness
  • 13. Emergency procedures
  • 14. Site transport safety – Including: signalling, loading/unloading, stacking and storage of materials
  • 15. Manual handling – Including common knots