Level 2 - VQ Lifting Operations (Slinger Signaller)

• Establishing the weight and dimensions of loads and communicating this information to the crane operator
• Selecting appropriate lifting tackle, attaching and detaching it correctly and safely
• Directing the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions, giving clear and unambiguous signals in such a manner as to ensure the safety of personnel and plant
• Determining the serviceability of lifting tackle maintaining and storing it correctly
• The duties and responsibilities, as required by statute, of a slinger/signaller
• The effects of load movement on the stability of a crane
• Potential hazards associated with crane operation how to overcome them
• The effect of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate their safe working loads
• Methods of establishing weights and dimensions of loads
• The standard code of plant equipment signals
• Operator problems of crane control
• Automatic safe load indicators
• Crane safety devices

These S/NVQ qualifications request the candidate to demonstrate, in a real workplace environment, that candidates are competent against a set of performance statements. Candidates are assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with candidates and help them through the S/NVQ programme.

CPCS Card (Blue Competent Operators card)

This Level II S/NVQ is required to allow application for the CPCS BLUE CARD.

Location
Live on site assessment carried out.

Fee Breakdown:
Assessment Fee: £710 (+ VAT)
Registration and certification fee’s: £80.00 (VAT exempt

Note: Additional travel charges may be applied for assessments that are conducted out with 25 miles from our Blackridge centre.