Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations
It is important that the instructors/trainers/assessors read all the information provided in the Guidance Notes prior to commencing any instruction, training and/or assessment.
Training Outcomes
A module credit will be awarded to the candidate for the successful completion of this module. Instruction, training and/or assessment of mandatory modules MOD 1 and MOD 2 must be undertaken and the CITB Health and Safety Test must be successfully completed (after appropriate training) for the issue of the Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations Intermediate Certificate for Slinger/Signaller.
CITB A40 Slinger/Signaller Training
To successfully complete this module, the trainee with a crane, complete with hoist and qualified crane operator, must be able to:
- Identify and explain relevant information relating to lifting accessories and match to certification.
- Ensure that the area of operation is suitable for lifting activities.
- Estimate weights and centres of gravity.
- Select appropriate lifting accessories for different types of loads.
- Sling various loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose.
- Guide various loads and place accurately including to and from confined and ‘blind’ areas.
- Carry out lifts according to given instructions.
- Use different forms of communication.
- Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other hazards.
- Keep within safe working parameters.
- Return lifting accessories to storage.
- Recognise different types of lifting accessories and their applications.
Training Syllabus
It is recommended that mandatory modules MOD 1 and MOD 2 be completed before delivery of this module. As stated in the Guidance Notes, instructors/trainers/assessors are encouraged to integrate subjects from each module in the development of programmes for candidates with little or no experience.
Subject References
MOD 1 Introduction to the Industry:
1. Construction industry structure.
2. The role of the plant operator.
3. Finding and using information relevant to a specific task.
4. Construction registration schemes.
5. Qualifications and continuous professional development.
6. Trained Operator Achievement Test.Manufacturers instructions, machine handbooks, test and thorough examination certificates.
Awarding Body and scheme handouts.
Qualification literature.
MOD 2 Site Safety Awareness:
1. Principles and aims of health and safety at work.
2. Employee’s duties and responsibilities under law.
3. Safety signs.
4. Dealing with hazards.
5. Accident prevention and control.
6. Selection and use of personal protective equipment.
7. Handling plant-related harmful substances.
8. Trained Operator Achievement Test.Current legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and Government body guidance.
ICT 40 Slinger/Signaller:
1. Identification marks, test certification and thorough examination documents.
2. Identifying load weights and centres of gravity.
3. Characteristics of lifting accessories including effects of angles and attaching methods.
4. Selection of lifting accessories including uniform load method.
5. Following method statements and other instructions, including preparation of work area.
6. How to sling various loads including balanced,
unbalanced and loose.
7. How to deliver signals to the lifting appliance operator using different forms of communication.
8. How to lift and accurately place various loads including test lifts, to and from confined and 'blind' areas.
9. Precautions and actions for overhead services and other hazards.
10. How to keep within safe working parameters.
11. Storage of lifting accessories.
12. Trained Operator Achievement Test.Manufacturer’s instructions, machine handbooks, test and thorough examination certificates.
Current legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and Government body guidance.
