RMS Consulting Now Offering International Award in Spectator Safety
RMS Consulting launches another new online programme addressing specific training needs within the Security Industry.
Stewards play a key role in the sports and entertainment industry as they make it possible for millions of people to enjoy themselves in a safe environment.
The UK model of stewarding is often cited as the way forward for managing events. It is centred around 'safety' and not 'security', and has helped combat the football hooligan problems that existed in the 1980's. City & Guilds has been proudly and consistently delivering qualifications in spectator safety for over ten years and have now developed an international version of its highly successful UK qualifications in this field.
In parts of the world where events are managed by security companies, armed forces and the police, the concept of stewarding events is a relatively new one. However, as the safety of spectators becomes an increasingly important requirement for countries to obtain the right to organise major national or international events, so does the need for high quality crowd management.
RMS Consulting is now offering two new courses targeting this market need:
- Introductory Certificate in Event Stewarding
- International Award in Spectator Safety
These new qualifications are appropriate for stewards and supervisors who are in charge of managing spectators at sporting events such as football, rugby, cricket, horseracing
and motor sports, as well as concerts, festivals, parades and carnivals. The content reflects recognised UK industry standards in stewarding, but is generic enough to be tailored to any country's specific needs and legislation.
The qualifications have been endorsed by the UK's Football Safety Officers Association (FSOA) which represents football clubs from all leagues in England and Wales.
RMS Consulting feels this course addresses many of the key issues associated with large events and that the International Award in Spectator Safety addresses the needs of large sporting events globally.
