Course Outline:

 

To develop knowledge and understanding required to work competently and safely around lifting plant, attach loads and guide lifts as required.

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Course objectives

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• Understand legislation relating to the role of slinger banksman and Approved code of practices applicable.

• Able to explain the role of various lifting personnel including Appointed person and crane supervisor.

• Understand the different communication methods

• Describe different lifting equipment and accessories and their intended application. 

• Understand and define SWL and WLL. 

• Understand examination and inspection requirements under LOLER 1998.

• Awareness of typical loads to be moved.

• Describe SSOW including method statement and lift plan.

• Explain typical content of a risk assessment.

• Identify information within a lift plan. 

• Define lifting operation requirement's. 

• Describe the application for attaching and detaching lifting equipment.

• Confirm load characteristics.

• Selection of correct lifting equipment. 

• Under supervision carry out post lift completion checks.

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Practical examination

• Slinging of pipe bundles

• Slinging of Load with certified lifting eyes

• Slinging of a load with offset COG

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The learner must also act as banksman using various communication methods

directing the operator to conduct various lifting operations. 

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Theory examination 

A theory test of 30 multiple choice questions with 80% pass rate.

 

Course Duration:
✓ 2 days 
Course cost 
Price Available on Request
Venue:
Bridgend, South Wales, Uk.