Slinger/Signaller: Loader crane, Static Duties (novice)

Duration

Minimum

21 hours including assessment time

• 1 learner. 1 trainer. 1 machine
• 2 learners.1 trainer. 1 machine

28 hours including assessment time

• 3 learners.1 trainer. 1 machine

35 hours including assessment time

• 4 learners. 1 trainer. 1 machine

The maximum number of learners is four per group, with a maximum number of one machine per group, all learning outcomes must be covered by each learner.

Trainers must ensure all learners get equal and sufficient practical engagement time.

The duration stated in the training standard equals the minimum length of time the course and assessments should take to be completed based on the ratios above. How this is organised is at the discretion of the training provider.

Learner pre-requisites

The Learner does not hold a current industry recognised card within the plant category and/or has limited or no demonstrable practical experience of slinger signaller operations in a construction environment. Experience of working on site and a basic knowledge of construction terminology would be beneficial.

Purpose/scope

The purpose and scope of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to support the following:

• understanding the role and responsibilities of a slinger/signaller
• understanding types of loader cranes and lifting accessories
• understanding lifting equipment and accessory limitations and potential hazards of lifting operations
• checking the weight and dimensions of loads against given information
• maintaining and storing lifting accessories
• selecting, attaching, and detaching appropriate lifting accessories
• understanding methods of communication with the lifting team
• directing the moving of loads of various weights and dimensions
• controlling loads during movement
• interpreting given information and relevant documentation
• understanding procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
• identifying hazards within the work area
• carrying out end of work procedures

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• operative

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

Essential:

• either
  a) a current card issued by one of the CSCS partner plant schemes at instructor/trainer/assessor level bearing the category of slinger signaller
  or
  b) a current card issued by one of the CSCS partner plant schemes at operator level bearing the category of slinger signaller
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent qualification listed in Appendix 3 of the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations
• Health and safety qualification at or equivalent to construction site management level, examples of which can be found in Appendix 6 of the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations
• in addition to the required qualifications, the trainer must be able to demonstrate occupational experience of operating the slinger signaller relating to the training they are delivering. This can be demonstrated with a valid and in date blue card from a ‘Recognised Organisation’ and a minimum of 1 year site experience

Desirable:

• S/NVQ Level 2 Plant Operations in the specific category being trained
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Delivery

Training and assessment may be delivered in an on or off-site environment.

Where training and assessment takes place within a working construction site environment, training must be segregated from productive work within a prescribed training area, which has been risk assessed and has appropriate control measures in place as required by current legislation and regulations.

All equipment required for the training must be set aside specifically for the training session and be available for the entire training duration. Equipment is not to be shared with the working construction site.

Welfare facilities must be provided wherever training and assessment takes place, and this should meet relevant legislation.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for learners to achieve learning outcomes delivery and assessment criteria, and must comply with relevant legislation, regulations and industry agreed requirements. The loader crane must be above 4 tonne metre capacity. It must be electrically or hydraulically powered, with at least 180-degree slew; equipped with an attachment designed for attaching lifting accessories to, and able to vary the operating radius.

Irrespective of the number of Learners, effective learning must be maintained for all learners.

The following training delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment (such as a classroom/workshop/site office) for theoretical learning & assessment
• on or off the job site environment for practical learning and assessment
• simulator for practical training

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, learners must complete an end of course practical assessment and knowledge test that has a clear pass or fail criteria as set out by the card scheme. The marking criteria must effectively measure every aspect of each learning outcome and additional guidance for training and assessment.

Assessment must adhere to all points on the CITB Requirements for Approved Training Organisations including Appendix 6 which provides further guidance for assessment.

Quality assurance

Recognised standard

CITB will gain assurance through the Recognised Organisation’s quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications, and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required Recognised Organisation’s documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Please refer to the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations Appendix 6 for further guidance on quality assurance.

Renewal 

There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.

Classification

Lifetime (Please note standards using this classification will only be grant aided once per Learner)

Learner outcomes

Including additional guidance to support training delivery and final assessment - Slinger/Signaller: Loader crane, Static Duties (novice) (PDF, 298KB)

Additional information about this standard

Legislation

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
• Safety signs and signals. The Health and Safety Regulations 1996
• The Work at Height Regulations 2005
• The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

Standards and Approved codes of practice

• L113 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and guidance
• L22 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and guidance

Industry guidance

• ALLMI / CPA Best Practice Guide – Safe Use of Lorry Loaders
• The LEEA Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE)
• A guide to workplace transport safety HSG 136 - HSE
• BS 7121 Part 1 2016 Code of practice for safe use of cranes – general
• BS 7121 Part 4 2010 Code of practice for safe use of cranes – Lorry Loaders
  Avoiding danger from overhead power lines (GS6)
• Energy Networks Association – Look out, Look Up!