CPCS Entry requirements
Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety & Environment test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date. Aim The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge for them to undertake the role of the Slinger/Signaller.
Elements Covered
- Legislation - HASWA ‘74, LOLER ’98, PUWER ‘98
- Codes of practice - BS7121
- Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
- Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
- Lifting accessories
- Types of accessories and use
- Slinging techniques
- Down rating of accessories
- Sling angles
- Communications
- Establishing load weight and centre of gravity
- Proximity hazards
- Selecting lifting accessories
- Verifying documentation and certification
- Attaching accessories to different loads
- Recommended hand signals as per BS7121
- Signalling for the lifting, transferring and positioning of loads using of radios
CPCS Certification
Learners will receive a Red CPCS Training Operator card on successful completion of the technical tests, valid for two years. After gaining on-site experience, you must complete a Level 2 NVQ within two years to apply for the Blue Competence Card which is renewable every 5 years.