Certificate in Professional Development (Temporary Demountable Structures)

Fees | Course length | Entry requirements

Why choose this course?

• It's been developed with Star Events Group and addresses key issues the industry faces in applying the Construction (Design and Management) regulations 2007.
• You'll be aware of key event topics, from hazards and risks through to loading issues, and their relationship to temporary demountable structures.
• You'll satisfy the educational criteria for graduate membership of IOSH, In line with the Common Sense Common Safety report.
• As events become increasingly popular, from festivals to major branding events, you'll have a recognised qualification to support your career development in this area.
  

About the course

Building on our close links with leading national and international employers in the events industry, this short course has been developed in partnership with Star Events Group.

It is based on the Institution of Structural Engineers publication - Guidance on procurement design and use of temporary demountable structures (3rd edition). At the same time it addresses key issues the industry faces around the application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.

It is ideal for practising event professionals who are responsible for health and safety or customer protection at festivals, sporting events, public gatherings, commercial and not for profit events, outdoor TV productions and large-scale and international meetings utilising temporary structures.

You will gain specific awareness of key topics and their relationship to temporary demountable structures:

• Principal responsibilities
• Hazards and risks
• Statutory control
• Procurement and use
• Ground and site conditions
• Erection dismantling and inspection
• Wind and loading issues
• Grandstands
• Barriers

In line with the Common Sense Common Safety report, completion of this programme will compliment the educational entry criteria to become a Graduate Member of IOSH.

Your career

With events taking on a higher profile within the global economy, and being used as major tenets of regeneration and international branding, this qualification will stand you in good stead to progress your career.

On successful completion you will achieve the Certificate of Professional Development in Temporary Demountable Structures. You will also have satisfied the educational criteria to become a graduate member of IOSH.

Under the credit transfer scheme this qualification can be used as an exemption against specific modules on a full degree and a route towards MA in Events Management.

How you'll learn

The course is divided into three parts.

• Preparation in Temporary Demountable Structures which is studied online.
• A three day workshop in Derby
• Reflective learning in practice

The three day workshop takes place in Derby. This is supported by online learning which you can do at your own pace and a time to suit you.

How you're assessed

You will have the chance to put your learning into practice through the workshop and practical assessments. A final reflective report on the practical application of learning in practice is required to complete the module.

Anything else?

Find out more and apply

• To find out more please contact us on 0800 678 3311 or complete our online enquiry form 
• To apply please complete the application form and return to us at udc@derby.ac.uk or post to University of Derby Corporate, Enterprise House, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LD

About the Centre for Events Professional Development

The Centre for Events Professional Development at University of Derby Corporate is a leading provider of events management courses that are specifically designed for people working within the industry and who want to achieve a professional qualification.

Delegates can enrol as individuals on open courses to develop their career. We also work with organisations to develop bespoke training solutions for groups of delegates tailored to individual business requirements.

Our events management courses are supported through our links with the leading national and international employers in the events industry which ensures that they remain relevant and in line with industry developments - these connections also enable students to put their learning into practice through accredited work experience.

University of Derby Corporate is a founding member AEME (the Association of Event Management Educators) and has been instrumental in the development of programmes for the industry.

Level and credits

This is a 40 credit, level 6 qualification.