Course Overview
This specialist training course equips candidates with the knowledge and practical skills to safely perform slinging and signalling duties during crane operations. It is ideal for those working in construction, logistics, or industrial settings.
Delegates must provide a Photo ID.
Required Equipment
- High Visibility Clothing
- Safety Boots
- Hard Hat
Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities, and can progress onto other RTITB equipment courses.
? Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry & their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller
? Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations & legislation
? Be able to locate, identify & explain different types of lifting equipment & lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications & their functions
? Be able to interpret & extract information on all relevant documentation
? Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories & identify non-serviceable items
? Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
? Identify & explain centres of gravity & calculate estimated weights of loads
? Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards
? Identify & maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use
? Secure various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories & procedures ensuring load balance, security & integrity
? Direct & guide the movement of loads to different types of location using different methods of communication
? Environmental considerations
? Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedures
This qualification is assessed via an exam.
Funding is available subject to eligibility criteria. Contact us to find out more.
