TOMCAT to Host 18th Annual Hoist and Rigging Workshop; Registration Still Open

TOMCAT's 2011 ETCP Hoist and Rigging workshops are less than three weeks away, February 16-19 in Midland, Texas. Registration is still open for those interested in improving their skills and prospects for 2011 and beyond with training on chain hoists or rigging principles. The company reports that the schedule is finalized and includes a team of world-class instructors to provide a hands-on-learning experience to production professionals across North America. More information on the workshops in Midland can be found at the URL listed below.

"We are thrilled to welcome and provide training to people from different backgrounds and industries that are committed to advancing their skills and knowledge on behalf of their professional future," stated Will Todd, Tomcat USA's product support manager. "Tomcat has been the industry leader in providing training in the truss, hoist and rigging disciplines and our workshops are highly respected among the professionals in the entertainment technology world." The workshops schedule includes instruction by respected and recognized leaders in the industry. Both training tracts include instruction on truss design, usage and theory with Will Todd. Keith Bohn, Tomcat USA's custom projects director, will lead a session on design and safe use of ground supported structures. The first day of training will conclude with an introduction to entertainment automation by Kevin Taylor CEO of Stage Technologies.

Attendees in the hoist and truss tract will start with a training session on hoist control systems let by Taylor. Participants will then get dirty with Dave Carmack, of Columbus McKinnon, who will provide hands-on motor instruction including teardown, re-assembly, maintenance and live troubleshooting. This group will conclude its training by taking CM's certification exam.

In the rigging and truss workshop, ETCP-certified rigger and instructor G. Anthony Phillips, of RigRider Rigging Services will teach safe rigging practices and principles, while Morgan Neff, fall protection expert will instruct on safe fall protection practices. Participants will also have the opportunity to put these principles into live practice.