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 and operate on site
DurationThe 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 and operate on site. Refresher is for experienced operators requiring 1 day test preparation only.
Refresher training is for experienced operators requiring 1 day test preparation only.
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.
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.
The Gas Foundation Course is designed to take candidates with little or no experience and give them a good foundation of gas knowledge as the name suggests. This gas training course is the key to your new career as a gas engineer.
Candidates who complete this course along with their Initial ACS Gas Assessment will be qualified to undertake the interview and join many other former candidates working with a major gas supplier in the industry. We welcome candidates on this gas course, knowing they will have very successful careers and lucrative business opportunities ahead of them. You will not just gain a qualification but a skill to start earning you cash fast!
What do i need to take the course?
There is no pre- requisite qualification or knowledge required to attend this course. You should have a good standard of english in order to be able to understand the technical aspects of the course and normal literacy and numeracy.
How long is the course?
The duration of the Gas Foundation Course is currently 5 weeks with an additional 12 days to be notified during the course. This change from our previous course now incorporates the governments new Managed Learing Programme. The course is certified by Logic certification.
Course Content
You will undertake gas training in the following areas:
Gas Regulations 1998 (GSIUR) including the important reg 26.9!
Gas Safe Technical bulletins training
IGEM standards training
Safety alerts & Industry standards updates
Gas Rating metric and imperial meters and learning BS 6400
Standing and Operating Gas Pressures and where does National Grid fit in?
Characteristics of Gas constituencies and analysis investigation
Characteristics of Combustion
Ventilation and the importance to combustion to BS 5440 pt2
Flue and Chimney understanding to BS 5440 pt 1
Gas Tightness Testing & Purging to IGE/UP/1B edition 3
Pipework Sizing using brand new methodology to BS6891-2015
Pipework Installation with modern materials to expected standards
Commissioning of Appliances to Benchmark standards
Servicing using manufacturers instructions and what to do in their absence
Landlords Gas Safety Inspections or CP12's and the LAW
Unsafe situations procedure, i.e. how do I classify a given Gas situation & what do I do
Gas Controls and Safety Devices - how do they work and how do I test them?
CPA1 - Combustion Performance testing to BS 7967:2015 [NOW MANDATORY]
CENWAT - All boilers & Water Heaters to BS 6798 & BS 5546, service, maintenance & installation.
CKR1 – Installation and Maintenance of Gas Cookers to BS 6172
HTR1 - Inset/Radiant & Flueless fires to BS 5871 pts 1,2,3.
MET1 - Secondary meters to BS 6400, installation, testing and regulations.
Slinger Signaller course is offered by Training 4 Industry. We aim to provide a quality, enjoyable learning experience where high standards can be achieved. Training can be delivered on customer premises subject to site survey and Training 4 Industry operates an Equal Opportunities Policy.
NPORS 402 – Slinger Signaller – course will give you the skills to carry out, Pre-Use Inspections of Lifting Tackle, Slinging Angles & Techniques, Load Movement & Effects to Lifting Equipment swell as Calculating Safe Working Loads & various other associated tasks.
This course is offered by Strong Safety Training Ltd. We can offer in house training and assessments for large plant suited to your companies individual needs. This can be completed on site or at a training centre.
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To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge for correct signalling and slinger.
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