Course Aims
The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Slinger duties.
Who is this course suitable for?
This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Slinging duties on the Network Rail Infrastructure.
Course Objectives
It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is aimed at persons required to prove their competence in these areas.
At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:
- Describe the duties of a Slinger.
- Describe the duties of the Crane Controller (CC).
- Describe the terminology associated with crane working.
- Have an awareness of the legislation regarding crane working.
- Pre-Use Inspection of various lifting accessories.
- Use various lifting accessories to sling loads.
- Demonstrate BS7121 hand signals.
- Explain the work to the lift plan, as briefed by the CC.
- Describe the action to be taken in the event of lifting accessories becoming defective.
Additional Information
Candidates must hold current and valid Machine Controller OTP Core Competence.
Pre-Requisite Requirements
Candidates must be a minimum age of 18
Must hold valid Sentinel card endorsed with Personal Track Safety, OTP Core and a Machine Controller host Machine competence (i.e. Material Handler).
Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness Level 2
Must meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/0120 (Drugs & Alcohol).
Would all candidates please ensure they bring with them their National Insurance Number together with 2 from the following; Company ID, Passport, Driving Licence or some other form of photographic identification.
Candidates are required to bring High Visibility Clothing to include High Visibility (HV) upper body clothing to BS EN 471:2003 class 2 as a minimum (HV tabard); and HV lower body clothing to BS EN 471:2003 class 1 as a minimum (HV trousers or HV over trousers), PPE incl. Hard Hat, and Safety footwear. Eye protection must conform to BS EN166 (safety goggles of Grade 1 impact standard (now EN166B).
Any candidates who have any additional needs within a learning environment, such as Dyslexia, please inform us ahead of the course.
All candidates should arrive to training centre in good time and in fit to work condition.
Must have a good level of literacy to meet entry qualifications.