OPITO Banksman Slinger Competence Assessment or Reassessment

Duration 1 Days
Cost £488.40pp (inc VAT)
Locations England - Newcastle, Scotland - Aberdeen, England - Teesside

Course Overview

This course will assess candidates on their ability to bank a crane using hand and radio signals, to carry out correct slinging of different types of loads, and to demonstrate the ability to work safely with cranes. The assessment is a mix of theoretical and practical sessions, during which candidates will be required to demonstrate their level of knowledge and understanding.

Prerequisites

Delegates must hold a valid OPITO Approved Banksman & Slinger Training (Stage 1) certificate and a fully completed OPITO Approved Banksman Slinger (Stage 2) logbook of standard workplace requirements.
Candidates for Stage 4 Reassessment require a valid OPITO Approved Stage 3 or Stage 4 Banksman Slinger Certificate.
Due to certain aspects of the course being potentially physically demanding and/or stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement

Course Content

By the end of this assessment candidates will have demonstrated their;
- Knowledge of the relevant regulations pertaining to lifting operations
- Ability to inspect and assess loads in terms of their weight, centre of gravity and security
- Ability to carry out pre-use inspections on equipment to ensure safe lifting
- Knowledge and ability to correctly inspect containers and half heights, and understand the correct stowage and securing methods
- Ability to prepare and sling loads, and to direct and control the movement and placing of loads
- Knowledge of the safety precautions to be taken whilst working with cranes.

Target Audience

Personnel who wish to become an OPITO certified banksman

Certification

An OPITO certificate will be issued upon successful course completion.

Revalidation

The course must be revalidated every 2 years.

Venue

Items To Bring

Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport. Delegates must also bring their own safety boots.

Pre-Reading Material:

Health Prerequisites

Due to certain aspects of the course being potentially physically demanding and/or stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement