Training Courses
Experienced Operators Programme for Slinger/Signaller (A FÁS Certified Course)

Candidate Requirement:

Candidates for this programme must have at least six months full time experience as a site dumper operator within the previous two years and have completed the CSCS New Entrant Programme.
Candidates must also possess the FÀS Safe Pass Registration.
Candidates must be over 18 Years of Age.

Course Objective:

To provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and attitudes associated with site dumper operations and to obtain the appropriate certification.

Course Content:

Candidates will undertake a 3 hour corrective training session with the course instructor. Corrective training cannot give skills and knowledge not held, but allows the experienced operator to eliminate ‘bad habits’ gained on site. On completion of any corrective training, candidates are allowed 45 minutes to undertake a multi-choice question paper. The candidate must complete all practical tasks within 1 hour.

On the practical test the candidate will demonstrate tasks with the site dumper.

The Candidate needs to:

  • Carry out checks to the operating area, identify hazards and inform the assessor and crane operator of any actions to be taken.
  • Prepare Load 1 for lift. The load is to be located at a distance of not less than 8 metres radius from the crane.
  • Lift Load 1 to a given point. This point is to be no more than 6 metres radius and at 210 degrees from the original start point. Once landed detach the load.
  • Prepare Load 2 for lift. The load is to be located at a distance of not less than 8 metres radius. This load is to be fitted with a tag line.
  • Lift Load 2 to a given point. This point is to be not less than 12 metres radius and not less than 280 degrees from the original start point. This load is to be controlled by the tag line. Once landed detach the load.
  • Prepare Load 3 for lift. The load is to be located on the vehicle bed (simulating the arrival of a load on site)
  • Lift Load 3 to a given point. This point is to be out of sight of the visible sight of the crane operator and at a distance of not less than 12 metres radius. Once landed detach the load.
  • Prepare Load 4 for lift. This load is to be located at minimum radius.
  • Lift Load 4 to a given point. This point is to be at 110 degrees from the start point. Once landed detach the load.
  • • Detach the load and return all lifting equipment back to the original location.

Certification: A FETAC National Certificate and CSCS card, which is valid for 5 years, will be awarded to each successful participant on this course.
Duration: 1 Day
Number of Participants: 4


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