Become an ESITS Accredited Training Centre

Becoming an ESITS Accredited Training Centre is an opportunity to deliver recognised industry training and help develop the next generation of professionals within the events and temporary structures industry. Whether you're looking to offer your first ESITS course or expand your existing training provision, our accreditation process is designed to ensure consistent, high-quality training standards across all centres. As part of the process, all applicants receive a free Pre-Accreditation Visit, designed to help you understand the requirements and prepare for accreditation.

How to Become Accredited

Submit Your Application
Pre-Accreditation Visit
Full Audit
GECO Approval
Become Accredited

Download the Application Form

To apply for approval as an ESITS Accredited Centre, you must submit a completed Centre Application form. Download the form below to begin the process.

Download Centre Application Form — Rev 1 (09.26)Word document (.docx)

Growing Your Courses

GECO → TDS Trainee Technician: Centres must have been approved for GECO training for at least 6 months and delivered a minimum of 4 GECO courses.

TDS Trainee Technician → TDS Technician: Centres must have been approved for TDS Trainee Technician training for at least 12 months and delivered a minimum of 6 TDS Trainee Technician courses.

GECO → TDS Tent Technician: Centres must have been approved for GECO training for at least 6 months and delivered a minimum of 4 GECO courses.

TDS Technician / TDS Tent Technician → TDS Master: Centres must have been approved for TDS Technician training for at least 6 months and delivered a minimum of 4 TDS Technician courses.

Progression is based on course delivery experience, training quality, and successful completion of the relevant approval stages.

What You'll Need

To provide an excellent learning experience, accredited centres must have:

Suitable Training Facilities

Safe and secure practical training areas
Adequate space for hands-on learning and structure assembly
Dedicated classroom facilities for theory sessions
Appropriate lighting, heating, ventilation, and welfare provisions

Quality Equipment & Resources

Sufficient equipment for the number of delegates attending training
Industry-recognised products and materials
Systems for inspecting, maintaining, and safely storing equipment
Training resources that support effective learning

Enquire about becoming approved

Ask the ESITS team about becoming an approved instructor or accredited training centre. This is an initial enquiry; formal applications must use the downloadable application form. Instructor applications must be submitted by an ESITS Accredited Centre.