The aim of this course is to provide you with a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements applicable to slinging and signalling as a banksman, working in the construction industry and allied environments.

Course Content:

• Gaining a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller
• Being able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
• Being able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explaining their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions
• Being able to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
• Undertaking all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identifying non-serviceable items
• Explaining procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
• Identifying and explaining centres of gravity and calculating estimated weights of loads
• Setting up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards
• Identifying and maintaining PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use
• Securing various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring load balance, security and integrity
• Directing and guiding the movement of loads to different types of location using different methods of communication
• Environmental considerations
• Carrying out all out-of service and securing procedures

On successful completion of the NPORS assessment candidates will be issued with an NPORS Operators card.