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Lifting Operations (Slinger Signaller) Awareness Online Course
Immediate Results & Immediate E-Certificate Once Completed- Essential for Construction workers, Warehouse staff, Riggers, Crane operators, Site supervisors, Engineers, and Site managers
- Start within Minutes of Purchasing & Complete on Any Device Within 2 Hours
- Follows Latest HSE Guidance
- Developed by Health and Safety Professionals
- Training a team? Enrol 5+ employees for a discount.
About this Course
Master safe and efficient lifting operations with our 2-hour online course, ideal for slingers/signallers, crane operators, and rigging crew. Receive your e-certificate instantly upon passing.
Why Choose Us?
✔️ Start anytime – 100% online, mobile-friendly.
✔️ Instant certification – Download your E-certificate immediately.
✔️ HSE-compliant – Covers legislation, hand signals, and safe lifting practices.
Course topics include:
- Foundations of Lifting Operations: Roles, legislation, risks.
- Lifting Techniques: Slinging methods, equipment, communication.
- Planning & Execution: Lift planning, risk assessments, and operations.
This course is for those working directly with cranes and lifting equipment, especially on construction sites. For training on guiding and controlling vehicle movement to minimise risk in high-traffic areas, please consider our Traffic Marshal/Banksman Course
Why take this course?
Career
The Lifting Operations (Slinger) Awareness certificate from The Builders Academy prepares you for roles like slinger/signaller, crane operator, or rigging crew member in construction, warehousing, and related fields. This training enhances your ability to work safely with lifting equipment, supporting careers in safety and site supervision.
Qualification
This course provides essential awareness of safe lifting operations at construction sites, warehouses, and other locations. You’ll learn to follow safety protocols, minimise accidents, and ensure regulatory compliance while improving your skills in directing crane operators and securing loads—boosting your career prospects and employability.
Eligibility
There are no formal or academic requirements for completing this course. Candidates enrolling in this course must be over 16 years old.
Who needs to take this course?
- Construction Workers: Those using cranes and other lifting equipment.
- Warehouse Staff: Personnel handling heavy items.
- Riggers: Professionals setting up and dismantling rigging.
- Crane Operators: Operators who need to understand slinger signals.
- Site Supervisors: Supervisors overseeing lifting operations.
- Engineers and Site Managers: Individuals planning and managing lifting operations.
- Health and Safety Officers: Ensuring safety standards during lifting.
- Heavy Equipment Operators: Operators of machinery involved in lifting.
- Maintenance Personnel: Staff maintaining lifting equipment.
- Maritime Workers: Workers handling cargo loading and unloading on docks or ships.
This training ensures safety and efficiency in lifting operations.
Key Information
Course Duration
The Lifting Operations (Slinger) Awareness Online Course should take 2 hours to complete. You have 3 months from the date of purchase to complete it.
Course Location
Your course is fully online, so as long as you can access the internet, you can log in anywhere you want!
Course Support
Our customer support team is available Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am - 6pm. Feel free to send us an email or call in for any help.
FAQ's
When will I/ the learner receive student login details?
Login details will be emailed within 2 minutes after payment. If the email isn’t in your inbox, please contact our admin team at 0203 345 6575 for help.
Can I do this course on my phone?
This course is compatible with all PC’s, Tablets and Smart Phones. As long as you have a good internet connection, you can complete this course anywhere.
What Does this course cover?
Course topics include:
- Foundations of Lifting Operations: Roles, legislation, risks.
- Lifting Techniques: Slinging methods, equipment, communication.
- Planning & Execution: Lift planning, risk assessments, and operations.
How long is the Certificate valid for?
We recommend renewing your training every three years to keep up to date with the latest regulations.
How long does the course take?
This course course takes only 1-2 hours to complete, and can be completed at any time of the day, any day of the week, as it is delivered 100% online.
What if I don’t pass the course or test?
You can retry the course and test as many times as you need to without additional charges, as long as it is completed within the 3-months of purchase.
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