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Online Slinger course designed for everyone who works as a Slinger / Signaller. The training provides the knowledge needed to work safely.
DURATION:
60 mins
VALID FOR:
3 years
ACCREDITED BY:
Echo3
Online Slinger Course providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a Slinger Signaller, including safety protocols and communication techniques for both rigging and signalling.
A Slinger / Signaller plays a crucial role in construction and industrial settings, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials.
They are responsible for signalling crane operators, rigging loads, and ensuring lifting operations are conducted safely.
The course takes around 60 minutes. At the end your accredited certificate will be emailed, and you will possess the knowledge needed to safely perform the duties of a Slinger Signaller.
UNIT 1 – Underpinning Knowledge – In this first section we cover the laws that slingers should know. Then we outline Slinger / Signallers role & responsibilities. We also outline common causes of lifting incidents and how they can be avoided.
UNIT 2 – Lifting Fundamentals – In the second unit we cover the underpinning information you need to know to work as a slinger. This includes the different types of lifting equipment and accessories. Plus, common Slinger / Signaller terminology.
UNIT 3 – The Lifting Plan – An effective Lift Plan is an essential part of LOLER compliance and lifting safely. In this 3rd unit we detail how to plan lifting operations effectively. Specifically, we cover; Risk Assessments, Lift Plan, Routine or non-routine lifts.
UNIT 4 – Conducting Safe Lifts – In this 4th unit of this online Slinger / Signaller course we explain how to conduct lifts safely. This includes standard safely protocols to follow before, during and while landing the load.
UNIT 5 – Slinger Signals – In the 4th unit we detail the main standard signals defined by the UK HSE for Slinger / Signallers to use while conducting lifts. This includes both hand and radio signals.
UNIT 6 – Quiz – The final section is a quiz providing learners the opportunity to earn their certificate and evidence that the key learner objectives have been understood.
On successful completion of this Slinger training, learners will:
At the end of this Slinger training is a short online assessment aimed at reinforcing and testing individual learning.
Where the learner demonstrates their understanding of course content by achieving a minimum score of 80%, a completion certificate is issued by email.
If the score is less than 80%, learners are offered the opportunity to revisit any part of the course and retake the quiz until successful.
The verifiable, CPD-Accredited certificate is then emailed to your account for retention within your training records.
A posted certificate is available for £9.
The Echo3 Slinger certificate is valid for 3 years.