Objective

Upon successful completion of the GWO 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.
The Slinger signaller will have the knowledge, skills and attitude to be able to:
1) Attaching and detaching the load to and from the crane lifting attachment
2) Initiating and directing the safe movement of the crane, including multiple slinger signallers
during limited or blind lifts
3) Adhering to their role and responsibilities during the lift
4) Conducting visual pre and post inspection on lifting accessories and load
5) Handling of lifting accessories
6) Ensuring safe lift-off and lay down of the load
7) Slinging various types of load, based on weight, centre of gravity, shape and size
8) Carrying out generic routine lifts in accordance with the lift plan
9) Complying with instruction/procedures set up by the employer to manage lifting
10) Ensuring that equipment is properly used, maintained and defects reported

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

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 test after the end of the practical module

The slinger signaller training is an enduring qualification and therefore a validity period does not apply to this training. This assumes that the delegate is actively working with slinger signalling tasks.

Course Contents

Human performance
Personal protective equipment
Role and basic Signals
Legislation
Lifting equipment types
Accessories
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
Roles and responsibilities