NPORS N402 – Slinger / Signaller Course

• NPORS
• 2 Days
• Max 3 candidates

The NPORS N402 Slinger / Signaller course develops the knowledge and role-specific skills needed to prepare for and carry out lifting activities within the learner’s responsibilities. Content covers equipment, load information, work-area controls, communication and the practical tasks relevant to this category.

Who this course suits
Slingers and signallers who select lifting accessories, attach and control loads, and direct lifting-equipment operators.

Learning outcomes
• Explain industry hazards, safe working responsibilities and communication requirements.
• Identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions.
• Complete all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non-serviceable items.
• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate the estimated weight of loads.
• 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.
• Complete out-of-service and securing procedures.