TDS Geco
Those who carry out labouring/driving duties in support of Temporary Demountable Structures (TDS) operations.
- Duration – 1 day
- ESITS Operative Crew Card
Overview
Those who carry out labouring/driving duties in support of Temporary Demountable Structures (TDS) operations.
No previous qualifications or experience is required to attend this course, as it is aimed at events industry new entrants. This course is the equivalent of other entry level courses in the events industry.
Attendees are required to have a good understanding of the English language.
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.
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Course content
Attendees will gain theoretical knowledge of health and safety requirements to assist them as a new entrant in the events industry.
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
