CPCS Slinger Signaller Training Course is a 4-day course designed to provide novice and intermediate operators with slinging load training using plant machinery. The course will enable to competently and safely carry out the role of a slinger/signaller and pass the CPCS theory/practical assessments. The A40 course is Completing the course successfully will entitle you to a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card (After completing the appropriate CPCS Technical Tests).

 Course Pre-requisite :

Candidates must have a valid health, safety and environment test for operatives (OPS) within the past 2 years

Course Context:

This course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical exercises which include:

• Legislation ‐ LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
• Codes of practice ‐ BS7121
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
• Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Lifting accessories
• Types of accessories and use
• Slinging techniques
• Down rating of accessories
• Sling angles
• Communications
• Establishing load weight and centre of gravity
• Proximity hazards
• Selecting lifting accessories
• Verifying documentation and certification
• Attaching accessories to different loads
• Signalling for the lifting, transferring and positioning of loads
• Safe use of radios

Progression: 

After completing the CPCS A40 Signal/Slinger, to further your skills and knowledge its advice to follow up by an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Slinger/Signaller (Construction), within two years. This will award you with a CPCS Competent Operator card for Slinger/Signaller.
After gaining experience within lifting operations you may wish to progress attending a Crane Supervisor or Appointed Person course.