As the founder of T & E Support, Ruud is celebrated globally for his expertise in rigging and safety standards. With over two decades of experience, he continues to uphold excellence in the event and theatre production industries. A qualified mechanical engineer and former Prolyte professional, Ruud established T & E Support in 2009 — a company that provides comprehensive safety solutions for large-scale events. These include structural calculations, inspections, rigging consultations, and guidance on temporary demountable structures.

T & E Support is also a proud member of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN/TC 152 WG3), where Ruud actively contributes to the development of international standards for event structures.

Ruud, founder of T & E Support, is an internationally recognized rigging and safety expert with over 20 years of experience. A qualified mechanical engineer and former Prolyte professional, he established the company in 2009 to provide safety solutions for large-scale events, including structural calculations, inspections, rigging consultations and guidance on temporary demountable structures. Ruud also actively contributes to international event-structure standards as a member of CEN/TC 152 WG3.

 This 6-day intensive course will cover key topics such as:

• Safety protocols
• Maintenance practices
• Lifting materials
• Force calculations
• Load tables

Participants should have a solid understanding of Mathematics.

Delegates are required to bring:

• 1 x red pen
• 1 x blue pen
• 1 x scientific calculator

The training cost is R10 500 per person, including lunch.

 Booking Terms:

Please note: Seating is limited. Bookings are only confirmed once full payment has been received. Fees are non-refundable; however, registrations may be transferred to another delegate. (at the latest, 10 days before the course starts).

Booking confirmation: A booking is only confirmed once full payment has been received. Verbal or email confirmation does not secure a spot for the course.

1. Cancellations and refunds: Course fees are non-refundable. DWR subsidizes the cost of this course to help make high-quality industry training accessible at the lowest possible price.
2. Practical assessment: Attendance on the sixth day, which includes the practical assessment, is compulsory. Failure to attend will result in automatic course failure, as the practical assessment carries a higher weighting than the theory component.

The course will be held at DWR Distribution, Block C, Unit 1, Kimbult Industrial Park, 9 Zeiss Road, Laser Park, Honeydew.

This course is perfect for professionals working at height in the live events industry. We look forward to having you join us!

Please contact Amanda at amanda@dwrdistribution.co.za for assistance and more information.