Health & Safety is central to our delivery so continuous training underpins everything that we do. Our Crew Development Programme is designed to give all new recruits a solid grounding in live production and health and safety legislation by building up their skill levels in constructive stages.

Stage 1: Induction Training – delivered by our qualified events trainer as soon as an individual joins us.

Stage 2: Crew Handbook – issued to every employee on completion of induction training. Regularly reviewed together with all crew members, it is a comprehensive guide to working practices, standards and requirements in the various event production disciplines. It is also designed to support the Crew Development Programme.

Stage 3: SPA Safety Passport – Backed by the Production Services Association, this training is delivered to all members of staff. We are currently believed to be one of the only crew companies in the UK to ensure that all our staff gain the Passport thereby setting a new benchmark in health and safety standards.

Stage 4: Modular Training Programme – Throughout the year, DES offers its crew a variety of modules in technical disciplines to ensure their skills are fully up to date - Continually Professional Development remains a focus. The training calendar is regularly updated and circulated so individuals can participate in as many courses as they like (although a minimum number must be attend to maintain their skills). Usually 5-10 crew are trained in one session to ensure everyone receives individual attention.

Client Specific Training: We also provide client specific training to our crew members in order to meet the individual requirements of our customers. These training days can take the form of an initial / induction or an update / refresher course. They are organised and delivered at our expense and are held at our clients’ premises in order to immerse every attendee in the appropriate business.