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The Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) Council announces
the ETCP Rigging Examination will be available at computer centers around the
United States and in Canada beginning March 15, 2006. All interested riggers
are invited to apply.
Don’t delay getting your certification! Many employers are now looking
for ETCP Certified Riggers and have stated they may require certification in
the future. In a recent survey of industry employers, 81 percent said they
would encourage employees or personnel working in their venues to see certification
in rigging. This finding shows that employers want an objective tool that helps
them assess riggers’ skills. ETCP Certification provides that tool, helping
employers immediately identify riggers with proven capabilities.
Rigging examination applications are now being accepted. The sooner your application
is submitted, the sooner you can take the test to become ETCP Certified. Candidate
information, including eligibility requirements and application forms, is available
online (etcp.esta.org/candidateinfo/riggingexams.html). If you would like the
examination information and application forms mailed or emailed to you, please
contact Katie Geraghty, ETCP Certification Director, at 212-244-1505 or kgeraghty@esta.org.
The current ETCP Certified Riggers are listed at etcp.esta.org. These riggers
can be identified on the jobsite by their ETCP photo ID card that includes
their picture, date of certification and, most importantly, area(s) of specialty.
Also, Certificants are allowed the exclusive use of the ETCP Certified Rigger
logo on their business card or website, and possess the special lapel pin,
embroidered patch and workbox sticker.
The ETCP Council members are key leaders drawn from entertainment business,
labor, facilities, associations, and academia representing the diversity of
the entertainment industry. Membership includes AMPTP, CITT, ESTA, IAAM, IATSE,
InfoComm, The League, PRG, TEA, and USITT.
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