To provide knowledge, understanding and training in the following areas:

• Gain a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller.
• Conform to manufacturers’ requirements as per technical data and conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
• Be able to locate, identify and explain different lifting equipment types and accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and functions.
• Be able to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation.
• Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non-serviceable items.
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out of service.
• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads.
• Set up an exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identifying any overhead hazards.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use.
• 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 locations using different communication methods.
• Environmental considerations.
• Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedures.