RTITB Crane Slinger Signaller

Delegates must provide a Photo ID.
Required Equipment
- High Visibility Clothing
- Safety Boots
- Hard Hat

Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities, and can progress onto other RTITB equipment courses.

? Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry & their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller
? Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations & legislation
? Be able to locate, identify & explain different types of lifting equipment & lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications & their functions
? Be able to interpret & extract information on all relevant documentation
? Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories & identify non-serviceable items
? Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
? Identify & explain centres of gravity & calculate estimated weights of loads
? Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards
? Identify & maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use
? Secure various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories & procedures ensuring load balance, security & integrity
? Direct & guide the movement of loads to different types of location using different methods of communication
? Environmental considerations
? Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedures

This qualification is assessed via an exam.

Funding is available subject to eligibility criteria. Contact us to find out more.