Slinger/Signaller

Delivery Method:

Classroom and practical assessment Becoming proficient in operating as a Slinger/Signaller is an essential and valued operator’s skill for any contract, large or small. This course will assess your knowledge and confidence to carry out the Slinger/Signaller role. This assessment course has been developed to assess your knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Slinger/Signaller.

The course duration will depend on the number of Learners requiring assessment and will be from half a day to one day.

The assessment will consist of a multiple choice question paper and practical assessment using the machine. Assessment will cover:

• Safety and the Law
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Planning Lifting Operations
• Fibre Sllings
• Chain and Wire Rope Slings
• Shackles and Eyebolts
• Practical Preparation for Lifting Operations
• Practical Lifting Operations.

If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card. Note: This course does not cover lift supervisor or appointed person (AP) or slinger/signaller operator roles. This course is for you if you need to prove your ability as a Slinger/Signaller or renew your Lantra Skills card.

As you’ll appreciate, this course contains some practical activity that will require a minimum level of fitness. If you have any concerns, please speak to the Provider. At the end of this course, you will have proved your ability to:

• Describe the key requirements of health and safety legislation
• Define the responsibilities of those involved in lifting operations
• Interpret and apply the information within lifting plans
• Explain the use and limitations of equipment and accessories
• Describe how to care, maintain and store equipment and accessories
• Locate and interpret information located on tags and labels
• Inspect lifting equipment and accessories before and after use
• Evaluate loads and select the most appropriate lifting equipment
• Create a basic lift plan
• Demonstrate how to attach and prepare a variety of loads for movement using the appropriate equipment and accessories
• Employ clear methods of communication and signals to direct safe movement of the load
• Demonstrate how to safely detach and store lifting equipment on completion of movement.