OPITO Banksman Assessment (Stage 3) (9068)

This course is for those wishing to become OPITO certified competent Banksmen & Slingers – having previously completed Banksman & Slinger training, and/or possess sufficient and relevant work experience to be eligible for the this course – the OPITO Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment.

Acquiring the Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment will establish that you have the required knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfill the role of Banksman & Slinger safely and effectively. It covers the theory and practice of directing and controlling the movement of loads, as well as how to prepare and sling loads in an industry working environment, using various different types of slings and varying loads.

• Timetable:2 day(s)
• Certification:OPITO Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment
• Validation:2 years
• Requirements:In addition to being medically fit, you must possess either:
  Option 1
  (a) A valid 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, based on the OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial Training Standard and Banksman and Slinger Workplace Experience Logbook requirements*.
  (c) If you completed the Banksman and Slinger Initial Training Standard (previously Stage 1) between November 1st 2021, and November 30th 2023. See next page for details.
  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 you have been assessed as competent and have achieved an equivalent qualification/certification by a nationally recognised awarding body, awarded within the previous 30 months**.
  

This course will help you establish the required knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfill the role of Banksman & Slinger safely and effectively. This course will help you establish the required knowledge, understanding and practical skills to fulfill the role of Banksman & Slinger safely and effectively.

Course Content

Directing and Controlling the Movement and Placing of Loads Preparation and Slinging of Loads.