Course Description
The target group for Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment are personnel that wish to become OPITO-certified competent banksman and slingers - having successfully completed the OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial Training Standard and Banksman and Slinger Workplace Experience Logbook or possess sufficient and relevant work experience to be eligible for the OPITO Banksman and slinger Competence assessment.
What certificate will i receive?
Upon successful completion of the course learners will be awarded with a OPITO Approved Certificate, valid for 2 years.
Certificates can be verified through our website or through the OPITO Vantage System and TRAIN-R App.
What is the duration of the course?
The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 7 hours over 1 days.
Optimum contact time is based on the maximum number of learners attending.
What are the entry requirements?
Option 1
(a) An OPITO-approved Banksman and Slinger Initial Training Certificate awarded within the previous 32 months.
And
(b) ) A fully completed and valid OPITO Banksman and Slinger Workplace Experience Logbook and supporting evidence for each of the 57 tasks*, such as a copy of the lifting plan, permit or toolbox talk, based on the OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial Training Standard and Banksman and Slinger Workplace Experience Logbook requirements. The logbook must be signed as true and valid by the employing company head of discipline or the employing company discipline manager and confirmed by the Centre as being present and correct prior to assessment taking place.
*Supporting evidence is not required for candidates who completed the Initial Training Standard (previously Stage 1) between February 29th, 2020, and February 28th, 2022.
or
(c) If a candidate completed the Initial Training Standard (previously Stage 1) between February 29th, 2020, and February 28th, 2022 and does not have a completed Workplace Experience Logbook, a formal letter from a current employer, meeting the below criteria, may be accepted. Contact GSS for the letter template.
Option 2
(d) An OPITO Approved Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment or Re-Assessment Certificate awarded within the previous 30 months.
Option 3
(e) Evidence that they have been assessed as competent and have achieved an equivalent qualification/certification by a nationally recognised awarding body, awarded within the previous 30 months.
Medical Requirements
Training activities contained within this product may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully. As a minimum, to ensure that prior to participating in practical exercises the candidate is declared fit, in that they:
1.Possess an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate; or
2.Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by GSS.
What does the course cover?
The aim and objectives of the Banksman and Slinger assessment are to establish that the candidate has the required underpinning knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfill the role of Banksman and Slinger safely and effectively.
How is the course assessed?
Candidates will be assessed against the theory outcomes through a written test.
Candidates will be assessed against the practical criteria, through observation of them completing a series practical lifts.
₹ 59500.00 INR
(Exld GST)
Course info
- Certificate
- OPITO Certificate - Valid for 2 years
- Duration
1.0 days
- Who is it for
For personnel that wish to become OPITO-certified competent banksman and slingers
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