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NPORS Slinger Signaller (N402) Training Course
The NPORS N402 Slinger Signaller Training Course offers practical on-site training for those who want to learn how to be a Slinger Signaller. It is meant for people with little or no experience looking to start a career in the lifting industry and for professionals who already have evidence of experience.
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NPORS Slinger Course Overview
Slinger banksman training teaches people how to safely manage plant machinery operations. A "banksman" is the person who directs the crane from where the load is attached and detached.
After finishing the course, participants who pass will receive a traditional NPORS Operator Card, valid for three years. If you also want the NPORS/CSCS Card (the NPORS Red Trained Operators Card) valid for two years, please prove that you’ve completed the CITB HSE Operatives touchscreen test in the last two years.
What Will You Learn
- Duties and responsibilities as a Slinger/Signaller
- Purpose of different lifting equipment types
- Manufacturer’s requirements per the technical data
- Relevant regulations and legislation
- Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
- Undertake all pre-use checks
- 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 the action required for hazards and underground and overhead services
- Secure various load types to a lifting hook
- Ensure load balance, security and integrity
- Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of locations
- Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures
- Maintain safe working conditions
NPORS Training Assessment
At the end of the course, participants must complete a written assessment and a practical test. If they pass both, they will receive the traditional NPORS Operator Card, valid for three years.
If you want the NPORS/CSCS Card (NPORS Red Trained Operators Card), please let us know when you book and provide proof that you’ve completed the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test in the last two years. The NPORS Red card is valid for two years.
Before it expires, you must register for a relevant plant NVQ. Once you complete the NVQ, you will receive a blue Competent Operators Card, valid for five years.
If you work in the construction sector, you should apply for the NPORS/CSCS card
Existing NPORS card holders without an NVQ can apply for the NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card
Existing NPORS card holders with an NVQ can apply for the Blue Competent Operator Card
Existing NPORS card holders with an NVQ can apply for the Blue Competent Operator Card
Entry Requirements
If you want to apply for the NPORS/CSCS Card (NPORS Red Trained Operators Card), please let us know when you book and provide proof that you completed the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test within the last two years.
Who is this course for?
- Inexperienced Slinger or Signaller Operators
- Experienced Slinger or Signaller Operators
- Construction Plant Machinery Handlers
- Construction Plant Machinery Operators
- Slinger Banksmen
- Lifting and Loading Operators
General Course Content
Learn how to accurately measure and calculate the weight and size of loads. This involves using tools and techniques to determine these parameters and effectively communicating this information to the crane operator to ensure proper handling and safety.
Understand how to choose the right lifting equipment for different loads. This includes properly attaching and detaching the tackle to ensure it is secure and used safely, minimising the risk of accidents.
Develop skills to guide the crane’s movements when lifting various weights and sizes. This involves using clear and precise signals to direct the crane operator, ensuring that the lifting process is safe for personnel and equipment.
Learn how to inspect lifting equipment to check if it is in good working condition. Understand the procedures for maintaining and storing tackle correctly to prolong its lifespan and ensure safety.
Study the legal requirements and responsibilities associated with the role of a slinger/signaller. This includes understanding statutory obligations and how to perform the role effectively within the framework of safety regulations.
Understand how moving loads can impact a crane's stability. This involves learning about load weight, movement, and positioning, which affect crane balance and safety.
Identify common hazards associated with crane operation, such as equipment failure or environmental factors. Learn strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure a safe working environment.
Explore how changing the angles of multi-leg slings affects their strength and safety. Learn to calculate the safe working loads of slings based on their angle and configuration to prevent overloading.
Study different techniques for determining the weight and dimensions of loads, such as using scales, calculations, or measurement tools. This ensures that loads are handled correctly and safely.
Learn the standard communication signals used in crane operations to ensure clear and effective communication between the slinger/signaller and crane operator. This helps prevent misunderstandings and accidents.
Understand common issues that crane operators may face, such as difficulty controlling the crane or responding to unexpected situations. Learn how to address these problems and ensure smooth operation.
Study the function and use of automatic safe load indicators, which provide real-time information about the crane’s load and safety limits. Understand how these indicators help prevent overloading and maintain safe operations.
Familiarise yourself with various safety devices installed on cranes, such as limit switches and overload protection systems. Learn how these devices work to enhance safety and prevent accidents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Slinger/Signaller is a construction worker responsible for the safe slinging (attaching) and signalling of loads during lifting operations. Their role involves using hand signals or radio communication to direct crane operators and ensure that loads are moved safely and accurately on site.
The NPORS Slinger Course teaches individuals how to safely manage plant machinery operations as a banksman who directs crane operations during lifting tasks.
This course suits inexperienced and experienced slinger or signaller operators, construction plant machinery handlers, operators, and lifting/loading personnel.
Participants will learn about duties and responsibilities, relevant regulations, equipment selection, pre-use checks, load balancing, communication procedures, and more.
The NPORS Operator Card is valid for three years upon passing the course.
The NPORS/CSCS Card (NPORS Red Trained Operators Card) is available for those who pass the course and provide proof of completing the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test in the last two years. It is valid for two years.
Participants must complete a written assessment and a practical test at the end of the course. Successful candidates receive the NPORS Operator Card.
If you pass without the required (S)NVQ, you will receive a Trained Operator Card, valid for two years, during which you must complete the necessary NVQ training.
There are Foundation courses for beginners that include both classroom and hands-on training and Experienced Worker courses that focus primarily on theory.
To apply for the NPORS/CSCS Card, you must prove that you completed the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test within the last two years.
The course covers various topics, including crane stability, potential hazards, effects of load movement, the role of automatic safe load indicators, and other crane safety devices.
