ESTA is extremely pleased to announce that Columbus McKinnon Corp. (CMCO) has donated 100 seats to their popular Lodestar Maintenance Training Course with the full registration fee going to support ESTA’s Technical Standards Program (TSP). You can sign up for the course at tsp.esta.org/cmco.
CMCO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electric chain hoist and rigging products, has been involved with the TSP since the program’s inception, providing technical expertise on the Rigging Working Group as well as answering ESTA’s recent call for support by becoming a Visionary level donor. Mike Garl, co-chair of the Technical Standards Council, commented, “CMCO has once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to safety in the entertainment industry and to the future of the TSP. We thank them for their leadership and support.”
For more than 30 years, CM-ET has been conducting their one-day motor class to help familiarize entertainment technicians and riggers on safe and proper general maintenance and repair of the CM-ET Lodestar. Students can now get the same level of information they would get if they attended one of CM’s hands-on classes, but without the inconvenience and expense of traveling. Students can learn at their pace and on their own schedule.
This course walks students through the disassembly of the classic model “L” CM-ET Lodestar and topics include: function and inspection of key components, adjusting limit switches, inspecting and adjusting the brake, understanding CMCO specifications and inspection requirements, types of proper documentation, understanding basic electricity and wiring diagrams, performing a load test, as well as general maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting.
At the conclusion of the training, students are tested on the material covered and upon successful completion of the testing, participants will be emailed a certificate of training. Certified ETCP Technicians can earn 4 renewal credits.
ESTA’s ANSI-accredited Technical Standards Program brings together hundreds of subject matter experts from around the world to create standards and recommended practices that increase safety and improve interoperability. The TSP has over 50 published standards, with more in development, that help solve problems and make life safer and easier for those working in the entertainment technology and related industries. Find out how you can become an “Investor in Innovation” by visiting tsp.esta.org/invest.
TOMCAT Announces 2018 Dates
March 5-9, 2018, Gatlinburg, TN
To register: Click here to register online or contact sales@tomcatusa.com to request a registration form.
For over 20 years, TOMCAT’s annual Hoist & Rigging Workshop has been recognized worldwide as the most comprehensive training course of its kind.
In 2008 in response to the changing needs of the industry and thanks to the input of a team of industry experts, TOMCAT launched a new and improved curriculum. These changes allowed participants to receive both beginning AND advanced training in their area of specialization: Hoist or Rigging.
Participants can earn 32 renewal credits at each of these ETCP recognized workshops that provide a unique, hands-on learning experience with industry experts. This is the perfect educational opportunity for those new to the entertainment industry as well as veterans of the business.
This year TOMCAT is taking it a step further by partnering with Rope Access Professionals to offer another training opportunity to the TOMCAT U experience with a SPRAT Rope Access Certification class. This will be a 5-day course consisting of four days of training and one day of evaluation.
Pricing and Deadlines:
• $1,599 – Hoist or Rigging Regular Registration (after 11/19/2017)
• $1,399 – Hoist or Rigging Early Registration (before 11/19/2017)
• $1,399 – Hoist or Rigging USITT or IATSE Registration
• $2,399 – Rope Access Registration
All workshops include:
5 days of training, 6 nights of accommodations at the Black Bear Inn & Suites, transportation to and from the airport, lunch onsite during workshop hours, and a tour and catered dinner at TOMCAT’s factory in Knoxville. The Rope Access rate also includes all SPRAT certification fees.
Option #1: Hoist & Truss Workshop
- This course will provide an overview of proper usage of CM 1-ton Lodestars and Prostars, including the disassembly and reassembly of both styles.
- CM Hoist (RTC) Road Technician Certification Exam – this portion will test you on what you’ve learned during the hoist section.
- Automation – will include an overview of automation with live demonstration.
- Truss – beginning and advanced concepts in truss design, usage and theory, discussions on indoor and outdoor ground support systems.
- Forces in bridles (math solution and vector solution)
- Rigging – manual and automated rigging systems, arena rigging, hardware, rope, cable and slings
- Fall Arrest – staying safe while working at height
- Introduction to Rope Access (presented by Rope Access Professionals)
- Truss – beginning and advanced concepts in truss design, usage and theory, discussions on indoor and outdoor ground support systems.
- Maneuvers required for certification including rescues
- Knowledge of equipment
- Knots, anchors, systems
- Rope Access Rules, Regulations, and Safety Standards
- Team exercises
- A half day of truss design, usage and theory
- This course is open to all intro, recert, or direct entry for levels 1, 2 and 3
LDI 2017 Professional Training
More than 55 courses at LDI2017 carry ETCP renewal credits. For a full list of courses, prices and registration options: www.ldishow.com
Rigging and Electrical Bootcamp
L34 • Entertainment Rigging Fundamentals
Wednesday-Thursday, November 15 & 16, 9:30am-5:30pm
14 ETCP Renewal Credits
L35 • Rigging for Aerial Acrobatics, Circus, and Dance: Advanced Topics @PRG
Wednesday-Thursday, November 15 & 16, 9:30am-5:30pm
14 ETCP Renewal Credits
L36 • Hands-on Workshop for Entertainment Electricians: Designing, Building, Testing, and Troubleshooting Control Networks
Thursday, November 16, 9:30am - 5:30pm
7 ETCP Renewal Credits
L51 • RTC Motor Certification School
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 15 & 16, 9:30am-5:30pm
14 ETCP renewal credits
L37 • Truss and Structure in Entertainment
Thursday, November 16, 9:30am-5:30pm
3.5 ETCP renewal credits
Tracy Nunnally Rigging School
Refresh your rigging skills or acquire new ones with rigging expert Tracy Nunnally, in a series of four top-notch sessions for riggers of all ranks.
C23 • The Secrets of Performer Flying Effects
Friday, November 17, 11am-12:30pm
1.5 ETCP renewal credits
C24 • Practical Bridle Math
Friday, November 17, 1:30pm-3:00pm
1.5 ETCP renewal credits
C25 • Responsible Rigging in your Facility
Saturday, November 18, 11am-12:30pm
1.5 ETCP renewal credits
C26 • Load Distribution Across a Truss or Beam
Saturday, November 18, 1:30pm-3:00pm
1.5 ETCP renewal credits
1.5 ETCP renewal credits
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