THE PATHWAY TO COMPETENCY IN EVENT STRUCTURES
Spotlight on... ESITS GECO COURSE 💚
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 er****on, dismantling and modification of TDS.
No previous qualifications or experience is required to attend this course, as it is aimed at events industry new entrants.
Book your team on today by calling 0345 646 1852 📞
🎤🎸 The stage will host incredible acts like James Arthur, Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds, Richard Ashcroft and more over the coming weeks!
We were on-site, reviewing the methodology and safe systems for erecting and dismantling the stage. This included a thorough documentation review and updating current Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
Acorn Event Structures is dedicated to enhancing Health and Safety by investing in specialized ESITS training for all employees and continually monitoring and updating standards. 🚧
Exciting News 📣
We're thrilled to announce that ESITS will be exhibiting once again at The Showman's Show this year! 🌟
Who will be joining us on October 23rd & 24th at Newbury Showground?
See you there!
We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Gee from Event & Media Structures Ltd onto the ESITS Board of Governors 🙌
On joining the ESITS Board of Governors, Andrew said:
“I am delighted and excited to be given the opportunity to be part of the ESITS BoG. Following more than 35 years’ of business development and operational experience in scaffolding & access manufacturing, hire & sales and contracting in the construction and events industry sectors (most recently with Event and Media Structures Ltd), I look forward to making a positive contribution and helping to drive standards of safety, training and quality in the events industry”.
For more information about the industry-led scheme, email [email protected] 📧
Thank you to one of our product partners Prolyte for providing us with a Truss Tower 🙌
The Truss Tower will be used as a valuable training aid and will be showcased at exhibitions advertising our product partnership with Prolyte!
Thank you for your generosity 👏
We are thrilled to welcome David Browne from Brownes Scaffolding onto the ESITS Board of Governors 🙌
On joining the ESITS Board of Governors and becoming chair of the Training Committee, David said:
"I have been in the Scaffolding industry for many years, and owned my own company for 18 years now, supplying to the construction and events industries, and along the way I have seen many changes in both Health & Safety and training aspects.
Hopefully, bringing my knowledge and experience to the ESITS Board of Governors will help to improve the safety and training for the events industry."
Continuing on our mission to ensure event companies have confidence in the knowledge and skills of their team 👷♀️
For more information about the industry-led scheme, email [email protected] 📧
It was a pleasure to assist and see this Acorn Event Structures go from concept to completion for the On The Waterfront Liverpool last weekend 🎶 🎸
The guys did a great job erecting the Layher Sub Structure with a Prolyte Spaceroof which looked fantastic amongst its surroundings 👏
What a gorgeous Theatre 🎭
We were delighted to be invited to the annual ABTT: Association of British Theatre Technicians General Meeting and theatre tour of Trafalgar Theatres as a guest of Robin Townley 🤩
Watch this space. . .
We are thrilled to welcome Katie Mountain from Steeldeck Rentals onto the ESITS Training Committee 🙌
The ESITS Training Committee’s remit includes reviewing the ESITS training courses' scope and ensuring the content's quality and relevance for each.
Continuing on our mission to ensure event companies have confidence in the knowledge and skills of their team 👷♀️
For more information about the industry-led scheme, email [email protected] 📧
We are visiting the ABTT show today. Please feel free to stop for a chat if you see us.
Book on our GECO Course👷
📆 Wednesday 26th June
📆 Thursday 25th July
📆 Tuesday 20th August
📆 Thursday 12th September
📍 Pitt Street, Warrington
⏱1 Day Course
Who can attend?
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.
How to book?
📞0345 6022 418
📧[email protected]
💻https://esits.co.uk/book-a-course/
Shoutout to one of our product partners Spanset 👏
Their high-quality Work at Height & Rescue Equipment is featured in our brand new TDS Technician (Staging) course pilot!
Safe work at height is an extremely important feature for the events and entertainment industry, thank you Spanset for helping the industry with this👷
What an incredible 8 weeks it has been for ESITS! 🙌
Thank you to Acorn Event Structures for recognising the need for the ESITS scheme to ensure they have competent staff throughout all areas of the business for the safe management of the er****on and dismantling of Temporary Demountable Structures.
Acorn Event Structures has invested in 7 courses throughout March and April, our team delivered 3 x GECO Courses, 2 x TDS Trainee Technician Courses, 1 x Pilot TDS Technician (Staging) and 1 x TDS Technician Assessment. 🤩
We're grateful for your expertise, willingness and hospitality throughout this journey. Here's to many more successful courses in the future and enhancing competency and safety in the events and entertainment industry! 🤝
ESITS attending The Health & Safety Event!
The knowledge exchange 'The show must go on' talk was extremely insightful for all health and safety aspects for events and venues.
All of which would benefit from ESITS training scheme to gain the relevant competencey in the industry!
ESITS had a visitor on our FIRST pilot TDS Technician (Staging) course with Acorn Event Structures today, Carl Ryder 😀
Carl has vast experience in the events industry and is looking to provide training to his employees so paid us a visit to see the pilot course in action!
For more information about training your employees:
📧 [email protected]
☎ 0345 646 1852
Join ESITS Board of Governors and share your experience to shape our nationally recognised training and accreditation programme 🤩
If you or your company have experience in Training or Media Production Structures, we want to hear from you!
Email us at [email protected] 📧
ESITS welcomes Steeldeck Rentals as a modular staging and seating product partner 🤩
We are delighted to announce a product partnership between ESITS and Steeldeck Rentals, experts in the design and installation of reusable staging and seating for all types of events.
Read more about the partnership here: https://bit.ly/4ad8yeQ
🌟Celebrating a successful first week of training with Acorn Event Structures on their TDS Trainee Technician Course!
Here's to more growth, learning, and excellence on week 2 💪
Embarking on a 10 day training course to supercharge your skills – what better way to kickstart the week? 🤩
Today marks the beginning of a 10 day TDS Trainee Technician Course at Acorn Event Structures who are committed to investing in personal growth and continuous learning for their employees.
Bring it on! 💪🏼
We would like to invite you to our next Industry Interest Group (IIG) Meeting, this is your chance to catch up on everything ESITS and have your voice heard 🤩
⏰Virtual Meeting, Wednesday 13th March at 2pm
To register email [email protected]
The ESITS team were out on site this week at IPS carrying out a TDS Technician (Staging) Assessed Route of Entry into the ESITS scheme 🤩
Five of their experienced workers put themselves through the two day assessment to demonstrate their existing knowledge, skills and behaviours in the planning, erecting and dismantling of Temporary Demountable Structures.
This is a great way for experienced workers to enter into the ESITS scheme and have their competence recognised.
Ian Moynes currently holds the Chairman position on the Board of Governors for ESITS 🙌
When ESITS was established, Ian was excited to finally see a dedicated competence scheme for the events industry and was keen to get on-board,
Read about Ian's background here 👉 https://bit.ly/3UGhuob
Our Managing Director and Scheme Director are attending the `Meet the Employer' event at SIMIAN LASC as part of National Apprenticeship Week 🙌
We hope to inspire and provide advice and information for those looking for a future in the outdoor events industry!
SAVE THE DATE . . . 🤩
👉Passionate about Temporary Demountable Structures?
👉Looking for specialist training?
👉Work within the events, media, film, leisure and entertainment industry?
Join our Industry Interest Group Meeting on 13th March
Exciting News - ESITS now has a BUNDLE Offer 🤩
FREE GECO Course 🙌
Book any GECO Course (£125+VAT) with ESITS and we will discount the full value off your TDS Trainee Technician Course at your onsite premises.
Contact us to book:
📞0345 6461852
📧[email protected]
Meet Michael Dean - ESITS Scheme Director, and learn about his diverse background!
Read all about Mike here 👉 https://bit.ly/3RXcJUg
Now is the time to upskill your team. . . 😁
GECO Courses for January and February are now available to book!
Contact the team on 0345 6461852 to secure your place now.
It's Christmas and our team are taking a well-deserved break! We will be closed from 12pm today until Tuesday 2nd of January.
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has trained with us and supported ESITS in 2023 and we look forward to seeing you again in 2024!
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄
ELP Broadcast and Events Ltd has been fined following the death of a worker at their Cardington Hangar Studios in 2018.
https://esits.co.uk/entertainment-company-fined-after-worker-dies-from-fall/
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