Entertainment Services And Technology Association

The entertainment technician certification program (etcp) is an industry-wide program that has brought together an unprecedented group of industry organizations, businesses and individuals to create a program of rigorous assessments for professional technicians. Etcp focuses on disciplines that directly affect the health and safety of crews, performers, and audiences. You may become certified through etcp in the following areas: rigger arena, rigger theatre, entertainment electrician and portable power distribution technician.

The esta technical standards program is the only ansi-accredited standards program dedicated to the needs of the entertainment technology industry. The standards created under the tsp are used directly or indirectly every day by almost every manufacturer, dealer, installer, production company and end user. These standards prevent accidents, protect lives and property, save time and money, solve problems, inform the industry, and enhance creativity.