Objective

The aim of GWO’s Slinger Signaller training module is to enable the delegate to support and care for themselves and others while working with slinger signalling in the wind industry by possessing the required knowledge and skills to conduct assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
Upon successful completion of GWO’s Slinger Signaller training course, the delegate will be able to work within the wind industry conducting slinging techniques and signalling during simple lifting operations, meaning lifts conducted based on a lifting plan or covering known hazards.

Target Group

Personnel working within the wind industry conducting slinging techniques and signalling during simple lifting operations, meaning lifts conducted based on a lifting plan covering known hazards.

Prerequisites

All personnel participating in the Slinger Signaller training module shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating. Specifically, the delegates must be made aware of the risks and hazards related to completing this course.

Examination

Delegates will be assessed by means of direct observation and supplementary oral questions where appropriate (formative evaluation). Furthermore, the delegate will be subjected to written phase tests after the theory elements, and again after the close of the training course. (Summative evaluation) The written tests can consist of multiple choice or descriptive answer questions and shall be set at the same taxonomy level as the objective that they are testing. There shall be at least one question for each lesson in the module.

Course Contents

Human performance
Personal protective equipment
Role and basic signals
Legislation
Lifting equipment types
Dynamic or static
Generic routine lifting plans
Risk assessment
Environmental impact
Manual Handling
Slings
Shackles
Lifting bags
Load attachment points
Accessory storage
Pre/post use check
Quarantine
Crane functions
Load orientation devices
Roles and responsibilities
Centre of gravity
Lifting zones

Course available in Polish/English