CPCS - A40A Slinger Signaller All Duties

Duration: 5 Days

Max Delegates: 4

Certification

The learner will receive a CPCS Trained operator card (Red) which will last 2 years. This will give the learner time to achieve an NVQ level 2 to turn the card from a trained operator card to a competent operator card (lasts 5 years).

Pre-Requisite Requirements

This is a five-day course. Delegates are required to complete the full course to be eligible for certification.

Please ensure that delegates arrive in good time for the start of the course. In the event that individuals arrive after the stated start time, they may be excluded from the event and the full fee will be charged.

Delegates must be over the age of 18 years.

Delegates must have completed the CITB or NOCN (CPCS Only) Health, safety and environment for operatives test passed within 24 months and evidence provided to the trainer upon arrival.

Delegates attending this course must have sufficient command of English language both written and verbal to allow delegates to address the assessment requirements of the qualification.

Please advise of any additional learning needs i.e. dyslexia in advance of the course.

All delegates are required to show photographic identification to the trainer, such as a passport, driving licence, or work ID

Overview

The CPCS A40a course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating as a Slinger / Signaller in order to enable the candidate to pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, a slinger signaller will be able to:

- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a Slinger/Signaller.

- Name and explain the purpose of differing types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories, basic construction, uses and applications, characteristics and terminology.

- Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the technical data, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.

- Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation.

- Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non- serviceable items.

- Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service.

- Identify centres of gravity and estimate weights of loads.

- Prepare and ready the area of operation.

- Choose the relevant lifting accessory for a given load.

- Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.

- Secure various types of load to a lifting hook using the relevant lifting accessory and procedures.

- Ensure load balance, security and integrity.

- Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of location.

- Accurately place loads.