Qualifictions for stage building

[spottydog]

Hi

We are a sound, light and stage company, we have dabbled in putting up stage for various events but are now going on a larger scale.

 

Does anyone know of a course I can send the boys on, for more knowledge of the structure of the stage and they are able to sign off.

 

Thanks :** laughs out loud **:

[StevieR]

I don't know of any generic course for this subject but a number of the manufacturers may run a basic course that covers their system, its limitations and best construction practice. Perhaps contact your manufacturer directly to see if they can provide this.

 

Steve

[kitlane]

Hi

We are a sound, light and stage company, we have dabbled in putting up stage for various events but are now going on a larger scale.

 

Does anyone know of a course I can send the boys on, for more knowledge of the structure of the stage and they are able to sign off.

 

Thanks :huh:

 

I can't suggest a particular course but I wonder if you are familiar with Temporary demountable structures. Guidance on procurement, design and use.

[Tobydare]

This is definatly a market someone needs to look into. Although we have great crew who are familair with deck systems and basic scaffolding, we have to hire a CITB qualified scaffolder to brace our stage strucutre s when they defer from basic manufacurers guidlines.

 

The most basic couse to do this is a CITB construction industry scaffolding course, which requiers you to have six months experience in the construction industry. all a bit over the top for a couple of clips and ascaff bar to stop a deck from sliding or wobbling.

 

Be great to hear if there are any courses out there. I have been doing this work for years on common sence alone, but that is not enough any more.

[herb]

I understand that a number of the system scaffold companies will provide training

LAYHER springs to mind as one.

 

A concurrent post has been automatically merged from this point on.

 

sorry...hit wrong button. Should have expanded a bit.

 

Some of my colleagues went on a session presented by Layher and believe they got a cert of attendance rather than any specific qual.

 

Generally speaking, anyone inspecting your stage from a local authority would be looking for a sign off that you have constructed the stage to meet TDS guidance/standards. If you are getting into really serious sized structures then you would be best advised to take guidance from a structural engineer or specialist designer who will calculate potential wind loadings etc etc etc.

 

The emergency planning college near york does a Temp. Demountable Structures safety course. I would imagine Roger from Star Events Group is still involved and presenting some of this. Worth doing if you are planning on getting into this field. It helps make some sense of the IStructE book mentioned above.

 

Hope this helps