Objective

The objective of the Banksman & Slinger Initial Training course is to provide delegates with the basic knowledge of activities associated with the combined roles, and the safety and regulatory requirements of those activities.
This initial training programme allows the delegates to demonstrate basic Banksman and Slinger practical skills following instruction and demonstration by the training staff. The training programme aims to prepare delegates for the next stage of the progression path to becoming a competent banksman and slinger i.e. Stage 2: supervised workplace experience.

Target Group

The Banksman & Slinger Initial Training is for personnel wishing to become competent in the Banksman and Slinger role.

Prerequisites

There are no training pre-requisites for this course.

Examination

The course is a mix of both practical and theoretical sessions during which delegates will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the course contents.
Upon completion of the course, delegates will be awarded with an OPITO-approved Banksman and Slinger Training Initial Training certificate.
Certification is valid for 32 months. Prior to expiry delegates must complete the Banksman & Slinger Training Stage 2 Logbook and Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment to progress to a Competence Assessment certificate.

Course Contents

The course consists of a mix of ongoing theoretical and practical training designed to give delegates the chance to practice banksman & slinging operations, focussing on the following areas:

• Regulations and safety issues
• Introduction to lifting roles and equipment
• Preparing for the lift
• Carrying out the lift
• Restoring the work area
• The Banksman’s duties
• Communications and visibility
• Principles of slinging
• The role of a Banksman & Slinger in a planned lift