Course Description
The target group for Banksman Slinger Assessment are personnel that wish to become LEEA Accredited competent Banksman/ Slingers - having successfully completed the Banksman & Slinging Initial Training or possess sufficient and relevant work experience to be eligible for the Banksman Slinger assessment.
N.B. No training is provided in the assessment. Candidates who feel they require additional training should contact us to discuss your options.
What certificate will i receive?
Upon successful completion of the course learners will be awarded with a LEEA Accredidted Certificate, valid for 3 years.
Certificates can be verified through our website or through the LEEA Website
What is the duration of the course?
1.0 days
What are the entry requirements?
Candidates must possess:
Option 1
(a) A valid LEEA Banksman & Slinging certificate; or
(b) A formal letter from a current or former employer confirming the candidate has sufficient workplace experience to progress to assessment. Self-employed candidates can self-certify.
Option 2
(d) A valid, or expired LEEA Banksman & Slinger Assessment. Expired certificates must have been valid in the last 30 months.
Option 3
(e) Evidence that they have been assessed as competent and have achieved an equivalent qualification/certification within the previous 30 months.
Medical Requirements
Training contains physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such training must be medically fit and capable of participating fully. Delegates must either:
a. Possess an employing company approved medical certificate equivalent to an offshore medical certificate; or
b. Undergo medical screening by completing an appropriate medical screening form provided by GSS.
What does the course cover?
How is the course assessed?
Theory Assessment
Candidates will be required to undertake a written knowledge assessment test.
The knowledge assessment is a ‘closed book’ format. Candidates must achieve a pass mark of 80% or higher of the criteria to successfully complete the knowledge assessment.
Practical Assessment
Each candidate will be expected to lead two lifting operations and assist with two lifting operations. Each lifting operation should be of approximately one and a half hours duration and include slinging activities.
The successful candidate i.e. the candidate that fully meets the knowledge and practical assessment / reassessment standard will then be deemed competent to undertake Banksman Slinger operations in the workplace.
Course info
- Certificate
- LEEA Certificate - Valid for 3 years
- Duration
1.0 days
- Who is it for
This Product is for personnel that wish to become LEEA Banksmen & Slingers - having
previously completed Banksman & Slinger training, and/or possess sufficient and relevant work experience to
be eligible for the LEEA Banksman and Slinger Assessment.
Next course starts
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