CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller

CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller (Slinger) is for those working in the lifting industry. The slinger's role includes guiding the movement of often heavy and/or large loads to different locations with accuracy and safety.  The slinger must clearly and effectively communicate and signal to the crane or machine operator to ensure the safe, accurate and efficient lifting, moving, positioning, and lowering of the load.  Slingers frequently have to act as the crane or plant operator’s eyes and ears when the operators can’t see the load or path of travel etc themselves.

Slingers also are required work closely with other site professionals to ensure the lift project requirements are met particularly those which are safety-critical.

 

 Skills covered on the course include

• effective communication with the crane or plant operator by means of standardised (BS7121) hand signals or verbally with use of radios.

• interpretation of lift plans.

• understanding of load weights, load stability, site conditions and potential hazards .

• inspection of lifting accessories to determine suitability for the task.

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There are three endorsements.

A – All types all duties (including pick and carry).

B – All types static duties.

D - Excavator Only.

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We offer two courses:

• Novice – This is a 4-day course which includes a day for testing at our Sussex training centre. This is designed for operators with little or no experience.

• Experienced – This is a 2-day course for experienced operators who have the industry experience but now need the card to demonstrate that and to improve career opportunities.  

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Pre-Course Requirements

Delegates must have passed the appropriate NOCN CPCS or CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test, which must have been taken in the 2 years before the date of the technical test.

 

Slinger Signaller Plant Training Course Details

• Roles and responsibilities

• Regulations and legislation

• Pre-inspection checks

• Accurate load placement

• Maintaining safe working

• Identify the centres of gravity and estimate the weights of loads

• Securing various load types to a lift hook using the appropriate lifting accessory

• Ensuring load balance, security and integrity

• Direct and guide the movement of loads to different location types

• Communication procedures: arrange, use and comply

• Out-of-service and securing procedures

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The Technical Test

• Theory Test – This is a one-to-one verbal question and answer test which is recorded.

• Practical Test – The candidate is assessed for their ability to select the correct lifting accessories, check certification and safely attach them to loads. Candidates will also guide the load using the correct hand and radio signals.

 

Successful candidates receive the CPCS Red Trainer Operator Card endorsed with the appropriate category. The Red Card is valid for 2 years. Within this time, you must complete the NVQ Level to convert the Red Card to the Blue Card (CPCS Competent Operator).

 

Grants can be claimed by employers registered with CITB (as levy payers). More information on grants and funding can be found from the CITB website.  

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We are also able to deliver in-house accredited on-site training and certification if CPCS is not necessary.  This is on-site training can be delivered at the customer’s location in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire or the South East for flexibility and cost-effectiveness. 

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For more information, or to book a  course at our Sussex facility, please call Construction Plant Professionals Ltd now on 01403 458843