Slinger / Signaller

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely work as a Slinger Signaller. This course includes theory and practical elements, with tests being conducted on each.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates should be able to :

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the industry and their roles and responsibilities.
Conform to manufacturer’s requirements as per technical data, regulations and legislation.
Identify different types of lifting equipment/accessories and explain their functions.
Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation.
Conduct all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non-serviceable items.
Explain the procedure for placing non-serviceable items out of service.
Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads.
Confirm methods of communication with the machine operator.
Assess and confirm that the area contains suitable locations to undertake marshalling duties.
Set up an exclusion zone, identifying any overhead hazards
Secure and detach various types of loads using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures.
Guide, control and accurately place loads, using different communication methods, ensuring the load’s balance, security and integrity.
Provide directions where the machine operator cannot observe the full path of the load.
Carry out all out of service and securing procedures.

Duration

Novice course with little or no experience: 2 days.

Experienced Worker Test (Minimum of 6 months experience) 1 day.

Certification Options

NPORS Operator Certificate / Card.

In-House Certificate.

Please note that the maximum number of delegates for this course is between 3-6 depending on experience.

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