CPCS A40a Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Course

The CPCS A40a Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Course is designed to provide practical and theory training in the responsibilities of a Slinger Signaller. This plant training course is for people with limited or no experience who want to gain entry into the lifting industry.

Anyone wishing to take this CPCS course must have a basic understanding and knowledge of health & safety issues, and have passed the relevant health & safety touch screen test within the last two years. Anyone whose role also involves operating a forward tipping dumper, telescopic handler or ride on roller may also want to look at the CPCS A09 Forward Tipping Dumper Course, CPCS A17c Telescopic Handler (Novice) Course or CPCS A31 Ride on Roller Course, since all share the same CPCS Red Card structure and prerequisite requirements.

For experienced operators or those requiring a re-test only, contact the booking team on 01892 543000. Experienced Operator Training runs over four days, while a re-test only takes one day.

On completion of your booking, a member of the customer service team will be in touch to collect your existing CSCS Card number, NI number and date of birth. The CPCS Red Trained Operator Card gained on this course is valid for two years and can be upgraded to a Blue CPCS Competence Card on completion of a Level 2 NVQ qualification.

On successful completion of CPCS training, delegates on the CPCS A40a Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Course will be able to:

• Establish and communicate to the crane operator the weight and dimensions of loads
• Select appropriate lifting tackle, attach and detach it correctly and safely
• Use clear and unambiguous signals to direct the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions
• Determine the serviceability of lifting accessories, maintaining and storing them correctly

The CPCS A40a Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Course will cover the following:

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their duties 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
• Conform to 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
• Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures
• Maintain safe working conditions
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures

Candidates on the CPCS A40a Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Course are required to undertake both practical and theory tests. On successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests, delegates are issued with a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, which is valid for two years and can be upgraded to a Blue CPCS Competence Card on completion of a Level 2 NVQ qualification.

The CPCS A40a Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Course is for delegates who have a basic understanding and knowledge of health and safety issues, but with limited or no experience of lifting operations. For experienced operators or those requiring a re-test only, contact the booking team on 01892 543000.

Candidates must have an in-date CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives Touch Screen Test which has been completed within two years of the course examination date. A good understanding of written and spoken English is essential. To confirm registration, candidates are required to provide their existing CSCS Card number, NI number, date of birth and home address.

Delegates must also bring appropriate PPE for the practical element of the course, including a hard hat, hi-vis vest or jacket, safety boots, and gloves.