Objective

To establish that the delegate has the required underpinning knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfil the role of banksman and slinger safely, effectively and competently.

Target Group

The Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment is for personnel who want to become OPITO certified competent banksman and slingers.

Prerequisites

All delegates must hold an OPITO-approved Banksman and Slinger Initial Training Certificate awarded within the previous 32 months, and a fully completed and valid OPITO Banksman and Slinger Workplace Experience Logbook and supporting evidence for each of the 57 tasks, such as a copy of the lifting plan, permit or toolbox talk, based on the OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial Training Standard and Banksman and Slinger Workplace Experience Logbook requirements.

Examination

OPITO accredited Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment certificate is awarded on successful completion of both the knowledge and practical assessments.

The certification is valid for two years. Before the certificate expires, delegates must complete the stage 4 banksman and slinger re-assessment to remain certified.

Course Contents

Delegates will undertake a practical assessment where they must demonstrate their competency in the following areas:

• Direct and control the movement and placing of loads
– Maintaining clear and accurate communication with crane operator
– Awareness of other ongoing operations which may affect lifting activities

• Prepare and sling loads
– Establish the weight of the load
– Determining and checking the lifting method
– Lifting accessories
– Slinging of loads
– Clearing the work area.

Theoretical knowledge will also be assessed with a written exam.