CPCS A40a - Slinger/Signaler - CITB LEVY APPROVED

Course Aims

The CPCS A40a Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Training Course is designed to provide practical and theory training in the responsibilities of a Slinger Signaller.

CPCS A40a - Slinger/Signaler - CITB LEVY APPROVED

Who Attends

This course is for people with limited or no experience who want to gain entry into the lifting industry.

Course Content

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a slinger/signaller
Name and explain the purpose of differing types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories, basic construction, uses and applications, characteristics and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per technical data, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories (relevant to the endorsement) and identify non-serviceable items
Identify specialist lifting accessories relevant to the endorsement
Explain when additional skills and knowledge for lifting operations may be required
Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
Confirm methods of communication with the machine operator
Identify centres of gravity and establish weights of loads
Prepare and ready the area of operation and maintain exclusion zones
Choose the relevant lifting accessory for a given load
Explain actions required for hazards including underground and overhead services
Secure and detach various types of load to the requisite lifting point using the relevant lifting accessory and procedures
Ensure load balance, security and integrity
Guide and control the movement of loads to different types of location
Explain the importance and locations of positions of safety for a slinger and other personnel
Accurately place loads
Use and comply with a range of communication procedures
Provide directions where the machine operator cannot observe the full path of the load
Maintain safe working situations
Assess and confirm that the area for machine movement is suitable for manoeuvring activities and contains suitable locations to undertake marshalling duties
Control loads during pick-and-carry duties
Carry out out-of-service and securing procedures

Our standard course covers endorsement A - All Duties

Course Duration

This is a 5 day course which includes training and testing.

Maximum Candidates

Maximum attendees: 4 Candidates

Qualifications Obtained

This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of both CPCS Technical tests) valid for 2 years. You must work towards and achieve your SVQ/NVQ in Plant Operations within these 2 years to upgrade to a CPCS Blue Competent Operator card.

Entry Requirements

The relevant CITB Health Safety & Environmental test must be current and in date (completed within the last 24 months).

Additional Information

Sibbald Training are a registered ATO and can automatically claim applicable grants on successful completion of this course. When booking training please confirm that you are CITB registered company to allow us to complete this process (if this is not highlighted during booking of training we may not be able to claim your grant).

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