CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller (All Duties) Novice Training Course

Who is the course for?

The CPCS A40 course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating as a Slinger / Signaller in order to be enable the candidate to pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

The training offered is for All Duties (Endorsement A)*

*Includes slinging whilst using a crane that allows pick and carry duties.

Static Duties (Endorsement B)

Excavator Only (Endorsement D)

Course Content Includes:

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their roles and responsibilities as a Slinger/Signaller.
• Name and explain the purpose of differing types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories, basic construction, uses and applications, characteristics and terminology.
• Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the technical data, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.
• Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation.
• Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non- serviceable items.
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service.
• 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 action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Secure various types of load to a lifting hook using the relevant lifting accessory and procedures.
• Ensure load balance, security and integrity.
• Accurately place loads.
• Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures.
• Maintain safe working conditions.
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures.

Completion of the course:

Candidates will take a verbal theory test, and complete a practical assessment. Successful candidates will receive a 2 Year CPCS Category A40 Red Trained Operator License

Those with 2-3 years or more experience can add on the NVQ assessment at the same time to progress straight to the 5 Year CPCS Blue Competent Operator card

Prerequisites

You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety issues.

The CITB Operatives Health & Safety touch screen test must be current and in date. (Completed within the last 24 months)

We can provide the CSCS HS&E at our West Midlands training centre.