Course overview
We aim by the end of the course the candidate will be able to perform the following:
• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller.
• Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
• Be able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions
• Be able to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
• Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify unserviceable items.
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service.
• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads.
• Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use.
• Secure various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring load balance, security and integrity.
• Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of location using different methods of communication.
• Environmental considerations
Theory Test is 30 minutes and consists of 25 questions, 20 of which are multiple choice. The required pass mark is 80%
Card upon achievement
Traditional NPORS Card is valid for 5 years.
or
CSCS Logo Trained Operator card is valid for 2 years. Within this time, you are expected to complete an NVQ in relevant Plant Operations to achieve a Competence Operator Card.
Upon completion of an NVQ you can achieve your CSCS affiliated Competent Operator card is valid for 5 years.
Pre- requisite
Those wanting a CSCS affiliated card. You must have a CITB Health Safety & Environment within the last 2 years of course test day.
We can book this at our centre with at least 48 hours notice, subject to availability. Our cost is £50inc VAT.
We can tailor our courses to suit everybody’s needs, we offer courses for all experience abilities wherever you are on your career journey.
If you would like to contact us to see the best pathway, please send our course booking form to nicky.hough@gmctltd.co.uk or call 01706 559292.