Truss & Aluminum Strutcures with Elmer Veith will go over the latest information and standards so you can work safely with truss. Whether you’re hanging lights, video, scenic, or building large outdoor structures, this class will teach you everything you need to know.
Course Topics Include: History of Truss, Standards and Codes, Truss Design, Forces in Truss, Material Choice, Truss Loading, Truss Connections, Towers and Base Options, Loads on Structures, & Truss Inspection
In this one-day class, you’ll learn all, about the process of structurally engineering a temporary outdoor structure. Jeff will provide guidance on how to read reports, as well as help with developing and perfecting important operational documentation such as operating manuals, high wind speed action plans, etc.
Focus will be on explaining the most relevant and up-to-date ANSI standards for topics such as:
Entertainment Rigging Sessions with Ethan Gilson will go over the latest in entertainment rigging safety & standards. This class is great for those wanting to get into rigging, those looking to stay up-to-date on the latest standards, and those needing ETCP credits.
Examples of what you will learn include: OSHA/ANSI regulations, Fall Protection and Fall Arrest, Rigging Hardware and Tools, Lifting Operations, and Rigging Load Calculations.
Whether you’re a beginner or have been rigging for years, this class will have something for you.
Sales & Marketing Executive at Reliable Design Services L.P.
Owner Entertainment Rigging Services, LLC
Principal/Owner at Clark-Reder Engineering Inc.
On the check out page, first enter your (the buyer's) contact information at the top (see yellow outline).
If you want the tickets to get texted along with emailed, check the "Send eTickets via text message" box.
Next, you will see (yellow outline) a section to put each attendee's information. Please have this information on hand, as there is a 45-minute time limit to complete your registration.
If you are buying for youself, you can click the orange "Copy from above" button and it will copy your info from the top.
Likewise, if you are reserving seats for mutiple employees, but haven't decided who to send yet, you can also use this this button and it will fill in your info.
*Note: If you copy your info for multiple attendees, you will have to email Todd McDonald at [email protected] with the attendees' information as soon as possible so we can make sure they recieve follow up emails with important infomation and reminders about the class.
Lastly, you will enter your (the buyer's) billing and credit card information.
Please make sure the two checkboxes are marked so we can email attendees with information regarding hotel rooms, dining info, and class reminders.
Once everything is filled out, click "Purchase" and your're all set.
If the "Purchase" button is greyed out, double check the "State" and other boxes are filled out (your must physically click the state from the dropdown). Also sometimes the autofill will skip sections.
If you still have issues, please email Todd McDonald at [email protected]
Right now, there are stairs to get to the classroom. If you have accessibility needs, please email Todd at [email protected] asap, so we can work on making the appropriate accommodations for you.
The registration form is a pop-up, so make sure your pop-up blocker is shut off. You can also go to the direct registraton page here: https://unitedstaging.simpletix.com/f/2127
This page will open in a new tab.
Unfortunately no. There are limited seats per class, so to be fair, we do not hold seats. We highly recommend booking your seat through the registration page as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or special circumstances regarding this, please email Todd McDonald at [email protected]
Click any registration link or button on the class landing page.
Pick either the 3-Class Pass, or, if buying single classes, pick which class(es) you want.
Fill out your information then click “Checkout” at the bottom and enter your payment information.
NOTE: The registration is a pop-up form. If you cannot turn off your pop-up blocker, you can go the direct registration page (hosted by SimpleTix) at https://unitedstaging.simpletix.com/f/2127 and follow the same instructions.
Our new ticketing system lets you both book for multiple people, and book different people for different classes.
When you go to the registration page, you can pick how many seats you want to book. Once single class passes open up, you can choose to put different amounts of people in each class.
See the “Payment Walk-Thru” section above for a detailed walkthrough with screenshots.
After purchasing, you will receive an email &/or text confirming your tickets shortly. If you do not see one within a few hours, please email Todd McDonald at [email protected]
From Dec 26th to Jan 2, 2026, we are offering a special 3-Class Pass for those looking to take all 3 classes.
Starting Jan 3, we will open up any remaining seats for sale on a single class basis. These single class tickets will be for sale at early-bird pricing for 4 days before we open registration to the public.
As classes fill up fast, we recommend buying your tickets asap.
Early-bird pricing ends Jan 11, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Yes! The ETCP credits are listed in the class descriptions, and are the following:
Yes. You will receive and email & text (if you checked that box) from SimpleTix after registration is completed. If you don’t, let us know.
*YOUR SPACE IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOU PAY IN FULL*
If you have any questions or issues registering and paying, or do not get a confirmation email within 24 hours, email Todd McDonald at [email protected]
Remember to check your spam folder too.
Yes.
We will send out emails to all attendees with information on hotel rooms, local dining, and class information. You will also get a reminder email a week before and the day before the class with information.
If you received the reservation confirmation email but don’t see a pre-class email by FEB 3, 2026 contact Todd McDonald at [email protected]
Remember to check your spam folders too. If you got your confirmation email, you do have a seat in class.
A description of each class can be found above.
Classes will go from 8am-5pm with an 60 minute break for lunch.
Drinks: We will provide water, coffee, and other drinks.
Food: To keep costs down, we don’t provide lunch. However, there are many restaurants and food choices around a mile away, and grocery stores 5 miles away, with a variety of foods for different diets. We also have a breakroom where you can store and heat up food.
If you have any specific needs regarding this, please email Todd asap at [email protected]
Yes. We will have reduced-rate rooms for attendees. We will send and email to all attendees in a couple weeks with details on hotel blocks and local area information.
Cancellation Policy:
Payment is transferable. A class attendee can request in writing, their payment and seat be applied to another attendee within the same company / organization for the same class.
If an attendee registered for training through their employer has resigned or is terminated by their employer, after registering and before the class date, the employer may transfer the payment and seat to another attendee for the same class.
Class attendees should not make travel arrangements prior to receiving confirmation of payment and registration.
If the minimum class size is not met, the class is subject to cancellation. At which time, employers / attendees must request in writing a request for a full refund.
United Staging & Rigging, along with hosted instructors will make all reasonable attempts to keep class dates as scheduled. However, classes are subject to cancellation for unforeseen circumstances.
Should an attendee cancel within 5 business days of the start of the class, including the day of class they are registered for, no refund will be provided.
A 75% refund may be issued, with request submitted in writing, if notification is received prior to the 5 business day stipulation as noted above.
Class attendees are expected to conduct themselves appropriately and safely in and around the class environment. If a United Staging & Rigging team member determines that an attendee is behaving inappropriately, such as to disturb the training session, as to distract the other attendees and/or instructors, or jeopardizes the safety of others at the class, the offending attendee will be asked to leave, with no right to receive a certificate, certification, or refund.
Attendees must arrive at each training session on time.
Qualifying Exceptions to Guidelines Noted Above:
1) Death of an attendee or immediate family member.
2) Travel delays / cancellations outside of the attendee’s reasonable control, including those from flight cancellations and/or severe weather.
3) If an attendee is too ill to attend AND is contagious as to affect the health of others at the class, a 50% refund may be requested in writing within in 5 business days of the class which was missed.
Please contact Todd McDonald [email protected] with questions about our refund and cancellation policy.
United Staging & Rigging reserves the right to review each case on an individual bases.
Todd McDonald at [email protected].