Five Star Training
At Five Star Training, we specialise in providing high-quality training to ensure your team is prepared, compliant, and confident on-site. We support the event industry with accredited training courses dedicated to your unique event demands. With our training courses, you can upskill your in-house team or bring your new starters up to standard, or even refresh long standing operators, ensuring safety, efficiency, and professionalism.
Accredited Training Providers
Five Star Training is proud to be accredited by QN UK, Highfield, and ITSSAR, ensuring every course we deliver meets the highest industry standards. Our expert trainers are directly employed by us and are overseen by our Director of Training, who holds the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. All our trainers bring real-world knowledge and experience, and deliver practical event crew training that makes it easy to put your knowledge into practice. In addition, we work with suppliers accredited by the Trading Standards Institute to offer specialist event crew training in working at heights, including the use of fall arrest equipment. Our subcontractor relationships with three vetted and approved partners also allow us to deliver high-demand qualifications.
Our Training Services
We offer a comprehensive range of training courses that give you all the knowledge and practical skills you need for safe and effective operations. Our key training services include:
Counterbalance Forklifts, All Terrain Fixed Mast & Telehandler
Accredited training in the safe operation of counterbalance forklifts, telehandlers, and all-terrain fixed mast forklifts across a range of event and logistics settings.
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IPAF / Mobile Elevated Work Platforms 3a & 3b
Instruction on the safe use of mobile elevated work platforms, including scissor lifts (3a) and boom lifts (3b), essential for working at height during event setups.
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Working at Height / Harness Inspection
Comprehensive training in safe working-at-height procedures, including the inspection and use of fall arrest harnesses. Delivered in partnership with Trading Standards Institute-accredited suppliers.
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Safety Pass Alliance (SPA) Passport
This training promotes awareness of health and safety protocols specific to live event environments, helping to prevent incidents and improve on-site safety culture.
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First Aid at Work (1 Day)
One-day course covering first aid fundamentals, including CPR, injury management, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use. All our Crew Chiefs are trained in first aid as standard.
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SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor
Prepares individuals for front-line security roles. Covers conflict management, legal responsibilities, and essential safety and security procedures for event venues and public gatherings.
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Event Industry Expertise: We focus on the events sector, understanding the unique pressures and responsibilities of events.
Comprehensive Coverage: Many of our crew are trained in multiple plant operations, supporting cross-functional teams.
Commitment to Safety: We invest in training our own teams to the highest standard, trying to raise the bar across the industry.
In-House & On-Site Options: We can train your team on-site or host them at one of our partner locations.
Fully Certified Trainers: All courses are led by qualified instructors with real-world experience.
Who We Train and Provide Our Courses For?
At Five Star Training, our event focused training courses are created to train a wide range of individuals from different roles within the live events industry. We make sure that every participant gets the relevant skills and certification needed to work safely and efficiently on any event site, whether a conference centre or festival in a field..
We provide crew training for:
- Event crew – including riggers, loaders, site crew and general stagehands
- Warehouse Operatives – forklift drivers, banksman, and pump truck operators
- Security teams and door supervisors – with certified SIA Level 2 training
Crew Chiefs and Supervisors – who often need broader competencies across first aid, plant operation, and team safety management
Other Services FSEG Provides
Beyond our core event crewing services, we also provide:
Security
Event Crew
OUR LOCATIONS
As a national company, we have offices across the UK, with each region dedicated to delivering excellence across all aspects of our operations.
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We’d love to be a part of making your next event a success. For any Crew, Security and Training enquiries, please fill out the form below.
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