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Alpha Health & Safety Training Solutions Ltd prides itself on our adaptability and commitment to excellence in every aspect of our Slinger / Signaller training. This course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills needed to enable them to safely carry out slinging and signalling duties and be aware of safety requirements.

Course information

NPORS Slinger / Signaller (N402) Course Content

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

➢ Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry, and their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller

➢ Be able to conform to manufacturers' requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation

➢ Be able to locate, identify, and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions ➢ Be able to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation

➢ Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify nonserviceable items

➢ Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out of service

➢ Identify and explain centers of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads

➢ Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards

➢ Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use

➢ Secure various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring load balance, security and integrity

➢ Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of locations using different methods of communication

➢ Environmental considerations

➢ Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedures

Course duration

Novice course - 2 Days

Refresher - 1 Day (Providing the current candidate has qualified for the category)

Experienced work tests (EWT) 1 day (Test only)

Assessments 

NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions and multiple choice.

NPORS Practical assessment.

Certification

Traditional NPORS Card

or entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do an NVQ qualification.  If the 'HS&E TESTED Logo' is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB operatives touchscreen within the two years prior to application for the card.