Slinger/ Signaller training (September 2024) CPCS
2024-09-30 08:00 - 2024-10-03 17:00 (Europe/London) | ACOP Group Limited, Capel Quarry, Gorslas,, Llanelli, SA14 7NH
A 4 day CPCS Slinger/ signaller – all duties (A40A) course. Maximum of 3 delegates.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a slinger/signaller. This qualification covers slinger/signaller – all duties.
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, a slinger/signaller will be able to:
Slinger/ signaller course content

Roles and responsibilities

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a slinger/signaller

Preparing for work

Name and explain the purpose of differing types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories, basic construction, uses and applications, characteristics and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per technical data, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories (relevant to the endorsement) and identify non-serviceable items
Identify specialist lifting accessories relevant to the endorsement
Explain when additional skills and knowledge for lifting operations may be required
Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service

Setting up for work

Confirm methods of communication with the machine operator
Identify centres of gravity and establish weights of loads
Prepare and ready the area of operation and maintain exclusion zones
Choose the relevant lifting accessory for a given load
Explain actions required for hazards including underground and overhead services

Slinger/ signaller working tasks

Secure and detach various types of load to the requisite lifting point using the relevant lifting accessory and procedures
Ensure load balance, security and integrity
Guide and control the movement of loads to different types of location
Explain the importance and locations of positions of safety for a slinger and other personnel
Accurately place loads
Use and comply with a range of communication procedures
Provide directions where the machine operator cannot observe the full path of the load
Maintain safe working situations

Working tasks (pick and carry duties)

Assess and confirm that the area for machine movement is suitable for manoeuvring activities and contains suitable locations to undertake marshalling duties (endorsements A, D and E)
Control loads during pick-and-carry duties (endorsements A, D and E)

Completing work

Carry out out-of-service and securing procedures

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Appointed person (lift planner) training (October 2024) CPCS
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-10-15 17:00
We are running 6 day CPCS Appointed person (A61) course,
This involves 5 consecutive days training from Monday to Friday, with CPCS technical test on the following Monday.
This course is designed for individuals appointed to plan and manage lifting operations on site.
If the A40 slinger/signaller category is already held under CPCS, then the Crane Supervisor endorsement is also issued upon successful completion of the AP course.
Spaces are limited to 6 delegates per course.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of an Appointed Person/ lift planner.
Appointed Person course content
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an appointed person will be able to:

Legislative and regulative

State basic requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice, guidance and good practice documentation that relate to all types of lifting duties
Explain the duties and responsibilities of those involved in a lifting operation including: an appointed person, a lifting operations supervisor, a lift co-ordinator, a machine operator, a slinger, a signaller, a lifting equipment installer/erector and maintenance personnel
Identify the requirements for basic, standard and complex lifts
Describe the lighting requirements for in and out of service conditions for lifting equipment
State requirements to be followed when planning the lifting of persons

Lifting equipment

Identify different types of lifting equipment, and explain capabilities and limitations of each for given lifting operations
Outline pre-use checks requirements for lifting equipment and accessories
Explain maintenance inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and accessories
Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifting operations
Calculate lifting equipment point loadings/outrigger loadings, spreader mat types and sizes from given information
Identify ground pressure and support loadings from given information
Explain the function and use of, and use information provided by, RCIs and safety devices applicable to a range of lifting equipment
Select the correct lifting equipment for specified lifts
Extract information from manufacturer’s technical specifications, duties charts, range diagrams and other information sources
Specify lifting equipment configurations for specific types of lifting operations
Identify attachments and ancillaries to lifting equipment.
Describe out of service procedures for lifting equipment including locations, configurations, and markings

Lifting accessories

List different types of lifting accessories and explain typical applications
Identify and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories e.g. markings, certificates and thorough examination reports
Calculate sling capacities, lengths and angles
Explain slinging techniques for given loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose
Specify appropriate lifting accessories for given types of loads
Identify weights and centres of gravity for different types of loads

Communication

Describe and specify different types of communication methods for lifting purposes
Explain factors that determine types of communication methods, the limitations of each and the effects of poor communication
State the need to complete a reflective report following a typical lifting operation

Planning

Identify potential proximity and underground hazards from given plans and drawings
Identify and plan an area, with exclusion zones for different, given lifting operations incorporating safe access/egress routes for before, during and after the lift
State requirements that allow safe site access and egress for typical lifting equipment
Specify the security requirements for specific lifting operations
Construct a safe system of work by producing risk assessments, method statements and lift plans, including drawings, using given information
Explain additional requirements for pick and carry duties
Communicate lift plan information to others involved in a lifting operation i.e. lifting supervisor, machine operator, slinger etc.
Specify positioning of lifting equipment, loads in relation to fixed objects and other limiting factors
Explain the definition, requirements and factors for temporary works management and the effects on typical lifting operations
Identify how the effects of fatigue on the lifting team can affect a lifting operation and how it should be managed
Evaluate and explain how the weather, other environmental factors, and the surrounding area external to the lift zone – can affect the planned lifting operation
Explain how wind loadings and sail-affect areas are calculated
Describe notification, liaising and reporting procedures to statutory, authority, and utility bodies when affected by the lifting operation, i.e. works, railways, highways, airfields, etc.
Explain the requirements to be followed when lifting loads from height

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.
ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.

Slinger/ Signaller training (October 2024) CPCS
2024-10-28 08:00 - 2024-10-31 17:00
