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

Course Aims

Toprovide thorough practical and theory training in the responsibilities of aSlinger/Signaller to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry outthe role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content

-Establishing the weight and dimensions of loads and communicating thisinformation to the crane operator

-Selecting appropriate lifting tackle, attaching and detaching it correctly andsafely

-Directing the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights anddimensions, giving clear and unambiguous signals in such a manner as to ensurethe safety of personnel and plant

-Determining the serviceability of lifting tackle maintaining and storing itcorrectly

-The duties and responsibilities, as required by statute, of a slinger/signaller

-The effects of load movement on the stability of a crane

-Potential hazards associated with crane operation how to overcome them

-The effect of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate theirsafe working loads

-Methods of establishing weights and dimensions of loads

-The standard code of signals

-Operator problems of crane control

-Automatic safe load indicators

-Crane safety devices

Duration of Training

4Days

(Days1 to 3 – theory and practical training. Day 4 – Theory/practical testing)

Test

Toachieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CPCSTheory Test and the Practical Test.

PLEASE NOTE ANY CANDIDATEWISHING TO ATTEND A CPCS COURSE MUST HOLD A VALID HEALTH & SAFETY TOUCHSCREEN TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TAKEN WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS

ANY CANDIDATE WHO BOOKSONTO THIS COURSE AND DOES NOT HOLD THE ABOVE CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO THE TECHNICALTEST WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND.

CANDIDATES WHO FAIL TOACHIEVE THE MINIMUM STANDARD REQUIRED WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND.