Banksman Training

Banksman Training Programmes

We offer thorough professional training programs across the UK and at our training centres in Nottingham and Chesterfield. Get in touch with Plant Testing Ltd for more information about our training courses.

Comprehensive Training Courses

Our range of Banksman training courses include:
At Plant Testing Ltd, we carry out training to a national recognized qualification, NPORS and CPCS standards. Contact us today.
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Comprehensive Training Courses

Our range of banksman training courses include:
At Plant Testing Ltd, we carry out training to a national recognized qualification, NPORS and CPCS standards. Contact us today.
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Slinger Signaller Training

Slinger Signaller Training Courses

Course information:
  • Novice operators 2-days training course.
  • Experienced operator’s 1-day assessment on site or at our training centre.
Qualification:
  • NPORS 
Training includes:
  • Carrying out visual pre-use checks of the lifting accessories.
  • Attaching the load to the crane correctly and in accordance with the lifting plan.
  • Giving the appropriate signals to the crane operator for the lifting, transferring and positing of loads in a safe manner.
  • Detaching the load from the crane.
  • Ensuring that the lifting accessories are stored correctly and reporting any defects.
  • Working safely at all times.
  • Health and Safety issues
  • How to estimate and determine the weight of loads and centre of gravity
  • An understanding of all lifting tackle for various applications
  • Methods of Lifting and Slinging as well as an understanding of sling angles
  • Selection of appropriate types of lifting tackle [Ability to isolate equipment that is faulty / fails to comply]
  • Procedures for fault reporting
  • A method for protecting loads from damage
  • Attaching lifting equipment to the slings
  • Carrying out a test lift/How to plan a lift
  • Training on the various types of hitches that can be used when lifting
  • Responsibilities of the slinger signaller
  • Trained operator theory test

Plant Marshal Training Courses

Training options available:
• This is a 1-day training course for novice and the experienced operators
• This can be carried out at your site or at our training centre.

Qualification:
  • NPORS 
Who needs to attend this course?
Anyone with responsibility or direct responsibility when manoeuvring and reversing plant on site, for the safety of pedestrians and other vehicle users on site.

Course aim:
The Plant Marshal training course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely carry out plant Marshal duties across a wide range of industries.

Methods of training:
Contains classroom based tutorials, while a large portion of the training is through hand signals and practical exercise. The candidates will be required to demonstrate their skills through a range of activities.

Course content:
  • Personal protective equipment.
  • Practical assessment and theory assessment.
  • Risk assessment and safe systems of work.
  • Relevant legislation.
  • Who to allow on site.
  • Protection of third parties.
  • What are the hazards?
  • Responsibilities and duty of care of the plant marshal.
  • Safety signs and signals to be used.
  • Hand signals for directing plant.
  • Dealing with emergencies.
  • Trained operator theory test
Plant Marshal Training
Vehicle Marshal Training expert

Vehicle Marshal Training Courses

Training options available:
• This is a 1-day training course for novice and the experienced operators
• This can be carried out at your site or at our training centre.

Qualification:
  • NPORS 
Who needs to attend this course?
Anyone responsible for manoeuvring and reversing vehicles on site.

Course aim: 
The Vehicle Marshal training course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely carry out vehicle marshal duties across a wide range of industries.

Methods of training:
Classroom based tutorials - a large proportion of the training is through hand signals and practical exercises. The candidates will be required to demonstrate their skills through a range of activities.

Vehicle Marshal course content:
  • Personal protective equipment.
  • Practical assessment and theory assessment.
  • Risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Relevant legislation.
  • Who to allow on site.
  • Protection of third parties.
  • What are the hazards?
  • Responsibilities and duty of care of the vehicle marshal.
  • Safety signs and signals to be used.
  • Hand signals for directing vehicles.
  • Traffic management.
  • Dealing with emergencies.
  • Trained operator theory test

Plant Mover Training Courses

Training options available:
  • Novice operators 2-days training course
  • Experienced operator’s 1-day assessment at your site or at our training 
Qualification:
  • NPORS 
Plant Mover training includes:
  • The plant mover training course covers essential features of the manoeuvring of various types of plant and machinery.
  • Pre-use, start, running checks and close-down procedure on plant machinery.
  • Preparing the plant equipment for manoeuvring on site. 
  • Setting up various types of plant and machinery for travel.
  • Maneuvering, positioning of plant and machinery in all directions including maneuvering in confined spaces.
  • Loading procedures. 
  • Load characteristics, integrity and security for plant moving.
  • Transporting various types of plant and machinery.
  • Plant mover stability.
  • Safety awareness session covering hazards and safe systems of work for plant moving.
  • Plant moving theory and practical sessions as required.
Plant Mover
Contact Plant Testing Ltd today for Banksman training programmes across the UK and at our training centres in Nottingham and Chesterfield.
Call: 07740 932 307

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