Qualifications
Which is more important - Experience? Qualifications? Training? All are important considerations when appointing a consultant, and competency requires a combination of all three. A wide-ranging combination of both vocational and academic qualifications back up over 35 years' work across many industry sectors, so you can be confident that the full set of skills, knowledge and experience are in place. I also have the capabilities to look at new and emerging challenges in a structured and analytical way helping Clients plan for things that we have not experienced yet.
The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's Diploma in Professional Stage Management is one of the most well respected awards in the theatrical and performing arts sector. The 2 year course provides a solid foundation in all aspects of technical theatre, film & television, with a large range of transferable skills relevant to other sectors of the Event industry (Copy of certificate here)
IOSH is the only organisation in the world to offer Chartered membership to safety practitioners. Clients / Employers know that when they work with a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner, they're dealing with someone who's at the top of their profession. Our Chartered Members also have the respect of their peers – other professionals know that they've been through a rigorous process to become Chartered and have met the high standards of the world's most prestigious body for health and safety professionals (copy of certificate here).
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is an awarding body offering a comprehensive range of globally-recognised qualifications designed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all places of work. NEBOSH qualifications are recognised by relevant professional membership bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). NEBOSH examinations and assessments are set by its professionally qualified staff assisted by external examiners; most of whom are Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners or Chartered Environmentalists operating within industry, the public sector or in enforcement. NEBOSH Diplomas are globally recognised qualifications aimed at professional health and safety advisors and practitioners (copy of certificate here).
The NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management is a qualification for those with fire safety responsibilities in the workplace. It is relevant for Managers and supervisory staff who need to ensure that their organisation meets its responsibilities under fire safety legislation. Courses leading to this qualification should equip holders to carry out fire risk assessments of most low risk workplaces and identify the range of fire protective and preventative measures required. It is therefore also suitable for people moving into fire safety adviser roles (copy of certificate here).
SOLT / UK Theatre training on managing COVID-19 safely in Theatres.This course has been developed to give delegates an understanding of COVID-19 health and safety responsibilities. It will help people control and monitor risk to improve H&S at work helping to manage this new workplace hazard. (Certificate available here)
This is a CITB course aimed at Site Managers and the like who need to be able to set up and operate safe sites with regard to COVID-19 (certificate available here)
The A1 Assessor award is a qualification relating to assessment of candidates in relation to criteria set out in nationally recognised vocational standards for entertainment rigging. Assessors must also hold at least a Level 3 award (Rigging Supervisor). Copy of certificate here.
Providing skills and knowledge to carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments.
Providing the skills, knowledge and experience to safely erect and use prefabricated aluminium towers and ladders.
Providing the skills, knowledge and experience to safely devise and operate rope access solutions.
Providing the skills, knowledge and experience to operate telescopic handlers.
Providing the skills, knowledge and experience to operate static and mobile booms and vertical lifts (1a, 1b, 3a, 3b).
Formal nationally-recognised qualification as an observer for the IAM Roadsmart advanced motorcycle test (Copy of certificate here).
Full, clean driving licence including Class 1 HGV (artic) and full M/C
CSAS-acredited moto-marshal for Welsh Cycling and the National Escort Group Wales (NEG Wales), providing the powers to stop and direct traffic during open-road cycle races.