Objective

To ensure that the delegate is able to act safely and efficiently as banksman during hoisting activities.

Target Group

Persons assigned to hoisting activities on a mining installation.

Prerequisites

A valid offshore medical certificate.
A valid 1.9A/1.9B certificate

Examination

Study targets given are test criteria for:
- Written or oral assessment of the theoretical knowledge;
- Final assessment by the instructor of the practical exercises;

If all the learning targets are tested and assessed with a pass (responsibility of the institute) the course will be registered in the Personal Safety Logbook.

Course Contents

Knowledge of various cranes and their applications thorough knowledge of materials and equipment, used for performing hoisting activities, perceiving wear and tear, performance of daily maintenance, and inspection of those materials and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of storage and registration of hoisting equipment.
Knowledge of standards and regulations related to the job.
Knowledge of procedures applicable to transportation of persons by means of a crane.
Capability of assessing risks, in relation to hoisting activities and ability to take applicable measures.
Thorough knowledge of containers with regard to type, structure and admissible load.
Thorough knowledge of hoisting equipment.
Thorough knowledge of hooking-up loads.
Capability to determine the mass of a load by visual evaluation.
Thorough knowledge of winches and tackles.