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Course overview
The aims and objectives of the Banksman and Slinger Stage 1 Initial Training Programme are to provide personnel, who have little or no experience of the Banksman & Slinger role, with the basic knowledge of activities associated with the combined roles, and the safety and regulatory requirements of those activities.
The Initial Training Programme allows the delegate to demonstrate basic Banksman & Slinger practical skills following instruction and demonstration by the training staff. This Training Programme aims to prepare the delegates for the next stage of the progression path to becoming a competent banksman & slinger i.e. Stage 2: supervised workplace experience.
A logbook to record completion of the prescribed tasks must be given to the candidate by the training provider along with the approved Stage 1 Training certificate.
What will I learn?
- 1. Conducting pre-use and post-use checks of lifting appliances and accessories.
- 2. Understanding the Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations as they apply to the Banksman & Slinger role.
- 3. Documentation and regulations that apply to lifting activities, and the importance of planning lifting activities.
- 4. Hazards associated with lifting operations and the appropriate control measures.
- 5. The roles and duties of personnel in a lifting crew, and the basic principles of crane operations.
- 6. Common lifting appliances and accessories, as well as the lifting of personnel by crane for work and transfer purposes.
- 7. The difference between SWL (Safe Working Load) and WLL (Working Load Limit) of lifting equipment, weight identification, and load estimation.
- 8. Classification of lifts, i.e., routine and non-routine (simple, complicated, and complex).
- 9. A typical permit-to-work system as it applies to lifting operations, deciding when taglines need to be used, and their safe use.
- 10. Determining the load-bearing capabilities of the laydown area, and the correct positioning of personnel involved in lifting operations.
- 11. Erecting signs and barriers or posting sentries, and the disposal of any waste in relation to legislation and procedures.
- 12. The importance of the Banksman’s role, checking the cargo manifest, and reviewing the load.
- 13. Checking the load for dropped objects, and ensuring balance and security of the load.
- 14. Difficulties that might occur during lifting and moving operations.
- 15. The need for high-visibility vests, and the importance of communicating hand signals clearly.
- 16. Understanding ‘line of sight’ and ‘blind lift’, and the hand signal for ‘emergency stop’.
- 17. Establishing and using two-way radio communications.
- 18. Different types of slings and their identification markings.
- 19. Principles of sling angles and tensions, and using appropriate lifting accessories.
- 20. Attaching slings to ensure safe and even weight distribution.
- 21. Protecting slings from damage, unhooking and removing slings, and disconnecting lifting equipment.
- 22. Securing cargo within a container or half-height container using ratchet straps.
- 23. Selection and use of correct PPE, and the use of hand signals and radio communications.
Requirements
- There are no pre-requisites for Stage 1 Initial Training Programme.
FAQs
- 1. What is a Banksman & Slinger Stage 1 and 2 course?
The course develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely direct lifting operations, attach and secure loads, use lifting accessories, and work as part of a lifting team. - 2. Who can take the Banksman & Slinger Stage 1 course?
Stage 1 is suitable for beginners and candidates with little or no previous Banksman & Slinger experience. There are no prerequisites for Stage 1. - 3. What is the difference between Banksman & Slinger Stage 1 and Stage 2?
Stage 1 provides the initial training and basic practical skills, while Stage 2 involves supervised workplace experience to build and demonstrate competence in real lifting operations. - 4. What will I learn in a Banksman & Slinger course?
You will learn lifting operations, crane hand signals, radio communication, sling selection, load estimation, SWL/WLL, lifting accessories, blind lifts, hazards, PPE, load securing and safe slinging techniques. - 5. Is practical training included in the Banksman & Slinger course?
Yes. The programme includes practical exercises where candidates develop basic Banksman and Slinger skills following instruction and demonstrations from the training staff. - 6. Do I need previous lifting or rigging experience to join this course?
No previous experience is required for Stage 1. It is designed to give new candidates the foundation needed to progress towards becoming a competent Banksman & Slinger. - 7. What certificate do I receive after Banksman & Slinger Stage 1?
Successful candidates receive the approved Stage 1 training certificate along with a logbook for recording the required Stage 2 workplace tasks. - 8. What is a Banksman responsible for during lifting operations?
A Banksman helps direct crane movements and lifting activities using clear hand signals or radio communication, while helping maintain safe positioning and communication within the lifting team. - 9. What lifting equipment and accessories are covered in the course?
The training covers common lifting appliances and accessories, different types of slings, sling angles and tensions, load identification, lifting accessories, cargo securing and pre-use/post-use checks. - 10. Is Banksman & Slinger training useful for offshore oil and gas jobs?
Yes. The training is particularly relevant to lifting and cargo-handling activities in the offshore oil and gas industry and provides a foundation for progressing towards competent Banksman & Slinger duties.
Curriculum for this course
4 Lessons
24:00:00 Hours
INTRODUCTION TO LIFTING OPERATIONS
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 1
Preview .
THE BANKSMAN’S ROLE
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 2
Preview .
SLINGING OPERATIONS
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 3
Preview .
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Module 4
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