Course Information
The primary goal of this course is to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and competently operate forward tipping dumpers on construction sites in accordance with CPCS guidelines.
Course Content For A40 Slinger Signaller
This course will consist of a large element of practical and theoretical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Slinger Signaller course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the Theory Test.
All of our courses are taught by experts with extensive experience in this field and are designed to be enjoyable whilst ensuring that candidates acquire the knowledge and skills required in order to pass the CPCS assessment. Candidates will be issued with a CPCS operator’s card upon successful completion.
Through our partnership with KH Plant, all of our courses are taught by experts with extensive experience in this field and are designed to be enjoyable whilst ensuring that candidates acquire the knowledge and skills required.
Our learning outcomes are as;-
Legislation – HASWA ‘74, LOLER ’98, PUWER ‘98
Codes of practice – BS7121
Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in lifting operations
Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and accessories
Lifting accessories, types, and use
Slinging techniques, down rating of accessories, and sling angles
Communications and establishing load weight and center of gravity
Proximity hazards, selecting lifting accessories, and verifying documentation
Attaching accessories to different loads
Recommended hand signals as per BS7121
Signalling for lifting, transferring, and positioning loads using radios
Duration
4 days.
What You Need To Know
- All candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB HS&E test within 2 years of their booked CPCS test date
- A good understanding of spoken and written English
- All candidates will need to provide their own appropriate PPE for training and testing purposes
Outcomes
Successful candidates will obtain a CPCS ‘Construction Plant Competence Scheme’ card on completion, if they don’t currently hold a relevant NVQ they’ll be issued with a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (2 year validity).
During the 2 year lifespan of the card candidates will need to work towards the relevant plant operations NVQ that will enable them to upgrade their Blue Competent Operator card (5 year validity).
What’s included (Face to Face)
We provide everything you’ll need to undertake your training with us. You’ll just need to turn up with the relevant Personal Protective Equipment and we’ll do the rest for you.
Our Training Location
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South Yorkshire – Located at our training centre in Barnsley (S75 1BP)
