CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller (B. All Types Static duties)

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) provides skills cards for the plant sector of the construction and allied industries. It was launched in 2003 and since then over 300,000 cards have been issued. It is the largest and most highly recognised card scheme for the construction plant industry. It helps to prove workers’ operating skills and health and safety awareness.

Successful candidates on CPCS tests receive a red CPCS Trained Operators Card, valid for a period of 2 years. Candidates are required to achieve the appropriate NVQ within the 2-year life of the red CPCS Trained Operators Card to progress on to a blue CPCS Competent Operator Card.

Candidates who already hold the appropriate NVQ and provide proof of this (NVQ and unit credit certificates required) shall go straight to a blue CPCS Competent Operator Card.

Duration

• 3 Days

Aimed at

• Those who are required to undertake slinging and signalling for the movement of loads using lifting equipment.

• Candidates may be new to the role or have limited experience or be experienced slinger signallers who require a formal qualification.

Entry Requirements

• Good understanding of spoken and written English

• Good hand/eye co-ordination

• CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test (Operatives test entry level) to have been passed within the previous 23 months before the course start date

Number of Delegates

• Maximum of 4 per course

Course Content

• Legislation, standards, & guidance

• 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, including Safe use of radios

• 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