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David Carmack Consulting - ETCP Recognized Training Program

Dave Carmack, ETCP Recognized Trainer

About Dave Carmack

Experience You Can Count On

  

Dave began his career November 7, 1978 at Columbus McKinnon in Abingdon, Virginia at the hoist manufacturing plant. His tenure included 20 years of hoist manufacturing before moving to the Damascus, Virginia Facility and served as a Product Design Engineer Technician and Product Engineering for another 10 years. He finished out his career at CM as Global Entertainment Product Trainer. Dave has traveled well over a million miles teaching tens of thousands of students on six of the seven continents and has earned the respect of the ET Market. 


Dave is an ETCP Recognized Trainer and  the company has been approved as an ETCP Recognized Training Program. Attendees who are ETCP Certified will receive 1 credit per hour of training. 


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Our Company

After 43+ years in the industry, it was time to have a company that we call our own. Now, we choose where we go and how we spread our passion for safety by helping others on a more personal basis.

Why Us?

No company  knows the chain hoist market better. Implementing safe practices with all aspects of hoist management is what we do. Period.

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I wanted to share my appreciation for the extremely informative and useful motor training course. The details were put into as close to laymen's terms as possible, which made it much more accessible to the uninformed beginner. The challenge of doing it via Zoom must have been pretty big, but you've done a fantastic job. Thanks again.

Geoff Pender, School Attendee


With his years of manufacturing and training experience Dave has an unparalleled background in the entertainment hoist industry.  His down to earth attitude and engaging teaching methods make Dave's classes both enlightening and entertaining 

Jon Lenard Electronics Division Manager Applied Electronics 


Dave Carmack has provided training for our students at UNC School of the Arts on several occasions over the years. Each experience was rewarding for our students. Dave is a true master of his field of expertise and gets his message across personably and effectively.

Dennis Booth

Professor at UNC School of the Arts


I have had the opportunity to teach alongside Dave on several occasions and it has always been a pleasure.  His students enjoy the class, and more importantly, they get an invaluable learning experience.  Dave trained our certified motor technicians at XSF and I would recommend him to anyone seeking expert training.

Michael Wells

President

XFStruss


There is no one that understands both the mechanical and electrical components of chain hoists as well as David Carmack. His workshops are both incredibly informative (detailed PowerPoints and descriptions) and entertaining at the same time. He is also one of the friendliest and most patient people you will ever meet.

Delbert Hall


We have hosted multiple training sessions with Dave Carmack as the instructor.

His knowledge of the components, functionality, and proper applications of electric chain hoists is mind boggling.

When teaching, Dave is understandable, approachable, and truly concerned with students’ ability to understand the material.

An absolute pleasure to work with, we look forward to hosting Dave at our warehouse again soon.

Barb Silber, 

Account Manager, Fantasee Lighting 


Dave’s teaching style is second to none. He presents his classes in a unique way that makes it fun and interesting. From electrical theory and the mechanical design all the way through to preventative maintenance and full rebuilds, nobody does it better. Put your trust in Dave’s ability to train your staff.

Don Halchak. 

Atlanta Rigging


When it comes to chain hoist training there is only one option for me. Dave Carmack has forgotten more about chain hoists than most will ever know. However, it is not just about understanding the hoists. Dave also understands how the hoists work within the Entertainment Industry and more importantly how the Entertainment Industry works with and affects the hoists. Whether you’re an industry vet or just starting out, Dave can provide you education that you will not find anywhere else.

Dave Carmack has provided training for our students at UNC School of the Arts on several occasions over the years. Each experience was rewarding for our students. Dave is a true master of his field of expertise and gets his message across personably and effectively.

V.P. of Sales

Applied Truss and Electronics 


I have had the pleasure of working with Dave Carmack on more occasions than I can remember. He is such a talented instructor, and you can see that he truly loves teaching people. He is able to connect with people in a way that actually helps them learn very complicated concepts that deal with hoists. Dave has decades of experience in the industry, and it shows in his teaching.

--Eric Rouse, ETCP Recognized Trainer & Director of Training and Rigging - Entertainment Technical Training Center


The man, the myth, the legend:  This man is the BEST electric chain hoist instructor.

I am excited to what Dave is offering next, I feel blessed to have a class with him".

--Brook Nichols, ETCP Certified Rigger and Technical Director - Denver Center of the Arts


Well done David !!! You have bags and bags of experience, and so much to teach about chain hoists and motors. Congratulations on your new adventure.

--ManKaran Signh, Technical Director at MEN AT WORK , Chennai, India  


"Dave's work with us was magic, complete magic."

--Jeff Gress

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Dave’s Travels

Just how many countries has he trained in?

Countries I’ve taught in. 

Australia                

Austria                                     

Australia Portugal

Austria Singapore

Bahamas Slovakia

Belgium South Africa

Belize South Korea

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China

Czechia

Denmark

Dominican Republic

France

Germany

Honduras

Hong Kong

Ireland

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Mexico

Moldova

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Panama

Peru

Poland

Portugal

Singapore

Slavakia

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Trinidad and Tobago

UK

USA

Venezuela



Dave has traveled over 2 million miles and have trained 10 of thousands around the world.

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