Safe Tenting Professional Certification Program

Developed in partnership with Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), American Rental Association (ARA) and Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association (MATRA), this certification program provides an opportunity for hands-on learning in Safe Tenting areas such as: Anchoring (staking and ballasting), specific Tent Types (Frame Tents, Pole Tents and Structures), Flooring, Permits and Codes, Site Management and more. Tenting professionals will be able to demonstrate their skills and work toward achieving Professional and Master certification levels in their craft.

This course was created through a partnership between the American Rental Association (ARA), Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association (MATRA), and Advanced Textiles Association (ATA). The goal of this course is for tenting professionals to recognize the basic terminology, practices, and procedures that produce safe and efficient tent installations and dismantles.

Prerequisite Course

The Foundations of Safe Tenting

This course was created through a partnership between the American Rental Association (ARA), Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association (MATRA), and Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA). The goal of this course is for tenting professionals to recognize the basic terminology, practices, and procedures that produce safe and efficient tent installations and dismantles.

Courses

Essentials of Tent Anchoring

The course is designed through the partnership of ATA, ARA, and MATRA. Proper anchoring is the key to a strong and reliable tent. The Essentials of Tent Anchoring course is part of the Safe Tenting Professionals (STP) program, and offers comprehensive instruction on the correct methods, techniques, and data-driven science essentials for creating optimal tension in tents through proper anchoring. This course provides attendees with the knowledge and detailed examples needed to adequately and safely anchor various styles and types of tents for a range of applications. 

Once completed, participants will have invaluable safety knowledge that will improve the efficiency and quality of tenting operations. Participants will also receive a certificate representing their advanced safety knowledge in the tenting industry and contribute towards a Master Certification.

Prerequisites:

  • Must complete the FREE online Foundations of Safe Tenting course and receive certificate
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to speak and understand English

Details & Cost:

  • $199 USD per person for ATA/TRD, ARA and MATRA members
    ($299 USD per person for those not members of one of the above associations)
  • Course is held entirely in-person
  • Course will be approximately 4 hours long
  • Course consists of classroom lecture and hands-on portion

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

9am – 2pm
Choura Events
540 Hawaii Ave, Torrance, CA 90503

Interested in hosting or becoming a course instructor?

Start-to-Finish

The ATA/ARA/MATRA taskforce is busy at work creating this Certification Program, which will include the prerequisite Foundations of Safe Tenting online course, Level 1: Professional Tent Installer Certification, and Level 2: Master Tent Installer Certification. Not all courses have been solidified ‘yet’ but you can see below an example of the basic structure of our current plan for the Safe Tenting Professional Certification.

Download the example of how you would work your way through the prerequisite course, level 1 courses, and level 2 courses.

Questions?

For more information, or website accessibility questions, contact: Jill Newman, Education & Events Manager | 651-225-6953 | jill.newman@textiles.org