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Slinger Signaller Syllabus

APPLICABLE ABA GROUPS OR EQUIPMENT TYPES

Crane

ACCREDITING BODY

 

COURSE DURATION & CAPACITY (1 DAY = 7.5 HOURS)

Number of Attendees 6 5 4 3 2 1
Novice Length (hours) 15 15 15 15 11.25 11.25
Experienced Course Length (hours) 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Safety Refresher Course Length (hours) 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5

CONVERSIONS ARE POSSIBLE FOR DELEGATES WITH APPROPRIATE EXISTING CERTIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TYPES:

  • None

 

NOTES

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

To train personnel in the practical skills and job safety knowledge necessary for the safe selection and use of lifting and slinging tackle.

COURSE CONTENTS (THEORY)

  • The need to train
  • Statutory requirements (including HASAWA - PUWER - LOLER)
  • Types of slings (Chain - steel wire rope fibre)
  • Terminal lifting tackle (Hooks - Eyebolts - Shackles)
  • Selection and inspection of slings & lifting tackle
  • Duties of a slinger
  • Weight assessment and conversion
  • Videos: Slinging with Kuplex / slinging safety
  • Multi choice theoretical test

COURSE CONTENTS (PRACTICAL)

  • Selection and inspection of slings & lifting tackle
  • Hand signals code of practice
  • Various methods of slinging and lifting
  • Working with crane operators (where applicable)
  • General Supervised Practice
  • Practical skill ability tests
  • Course feedback

COURSE DOCUMENTATION

Training records and Progressive Assessment report forwarded to employer. TOP Scheme registration completed on behalf of customer.

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