Becoming a slinger/banksman in construction

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by Siôn Jones | 14 Jan 2014 | Training Resources, Video | 24 comments

This new video guides you through how to get CPCS qualified as a slinger/banksman.

24 Comments

IOSEFO NADUVA on 22 January 2014 at 12:49 PM

Do I need qualification to do the course on slinger and banksman
Susan cullen on 14 July 2014 at 9:00 PM

Hi I’m interested in becoming a banks women /slinger how do I go about training and coursess
abdul on 13 February 2016 at 9:15 PM

no experience in construction industry would love to do the slinger/banksman course
Emmanuel on 26 April 2016 at 9:44 PM

I am interested in starting the course
Garry stanbury on 29 May 2016 at 11:33 AM

Hi,
I currently have a Cscs card and I want to do a slinger banksman course is this possible and would I need tibdobmy Cscs again although it is fairly new.
John on 13 January 2017 at 9:38 AM

How do I become a banksman ??
stephen on 27 March 2017 at 9:15 AM

hi

i have no experience in construction but want to pursue a career in construction
Marrie Inman on 29 March 2017 at 11:27 AM

Hi Stephen

Thanks for contacting us. I have sent you an email with all the relevant information regarding CPCS A40A Slinger/Signaller Courses. Thanks
Nabil on 9 April 2017 at 11:12 AM

I have a green cscs card and want to become a banksman slinger what course do i need and whats the diffirence between cscs and cpcs
Marrie Inman on 12 April 2017 at 3:10 PM

Hi
Thanks for contacting us.I have sent you an email regarding the CPCS A40A Slinger Signaller Courses. Thanks
David Needes on 9 May 2017 at 4:19 PM

Hi
I have done the safety test a few months back.

I am a level 4 option approved banksman slinger

What do I need to do next ?
David Needes on 9 May 2017 at 4:20 PM

I have worked on ships and offshore for the last 10 years but I am looking for work ashore.
Rhys on 17 July 2017 at 1:35 PM

Hi there,

I am interested in changing careers from my current office based role into becoming a Slinger.

Would youbbest able to send me across some details please, also do you think it’s a viable option for someone without a construction background?
Thanks
Rhys
Vesselin Laftchiev on 22 July 2017 at 12:18 AM

I am wanting to change my career offshore where i have a banksman slinger stage 3, iam wondering how i can get into the construction industry. I have many years of banking under my belt , but i think my cert does not cover construction.
Ivolma on 19 August 2017 at 9:37 PM

Hi there

I’m interested in becoming a banksman slinger how does construction work for women,what do I need to do first
Andrew Lloyd on 8 October 2017 at 2:34 AM

I have worked in construction for over twenty years ,
I have put my hand to formwork , sitefitting/erecting,
Carpentry/ brickwork
But I decided to becom a slinger .
I have Noticed in the past five years a massive surge of so called slingers / supervisors and app’s who have no clue in basic lifting techniques, lifting accessory’s and apparatus;
I have seen one fatality and seen countless near misses ,
I would strongly advise anyone wishing to become a slinger to gain a minimum of two years experience on site.

Four days in a training center doesn’t compensate for hands on experience.
Jake on 31 October 2017 at 5:16 PM

I am wanting to change my career from a factory job to a slinger could you email me info about how i do this
Ryan on 13 November 2017 at 12:09 PM

Passed my cscs and just passed my cpcs slinger signaller course !

Just looking for a job now but there mostly saying they need experience/ references

Is there agencies what can help me with this? I’m in Milton Keynes / Northampton area

Thanks Ryan
Reece on 15 November 2017 at 7:26 PM

Hi I woul like to my course to become a banks man how would I get my ticket please
abdul on 11 February 2018 at 3:21 PM

hi are there courses based in London by any chance?

thank you.
Matt on 20 April 2018 at 5:17 AM

Hi, interested in a career change and becoming a slinger/banksman. No prior experience. Please can you advise on course costs and employment prospects with no site experience? Thanks.
Paul on 29 August 2018 at 3:12 PM

I have a green cscs card and want to become a banksman slinger what course do i need and whats the diffirence between cscs and cpcs
Peter Thompson on 28 September 2018 at 7:58 PM

I am already working as a banksman at a very busy recycling centre, but I am not required to do any slinging. I love the job but my current employer doesn’t seem to offer any further training or enhancements and the pay is pretty low.
I am very interested in taking this course to enhance my career. I have never done a CITB health and environmental course.
Seth Holland on 16 February 2019 at 7:02 PM

Hello,
I’m planning on getting my cpcs card, but am concerned that without experience, I’ll have a hard time getting a job.

What would you suggest?

Kind regards,
Seth Holland