CPCS Training (A40a) - Slinger Signaller Course - Foundation/Novice

Entry requirements

Health, Safety & Environment test passed within two years before the course start date or CPCS test date.

Course Content

• Establish the weight and dimensions of loads and communicate this information to the crane operator
• Use clear and unambiguous signals to direct the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions
• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
• 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 and identify non-serviceable items
• Determine the serviceability of lifting accessories, and maintain and store them
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
• Identify centres of gravity and estimate weights of loads
• Secure various types of load to a lifting hook using the relevant lifting accessory and procedures
• Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of location
• Accurately place loads
• Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures
• Maintain safe working situations
• Carry out out-of-service and securing procedures