Slinger Banksman Training
Industrial & Plant
| Accreditation | |
|---|---|
| Independent Training Standards Scheme & Register (ITSSAR) | |
| Training Delivery | |
|---|---|
| On-site (Nationwide) | ✔ |
| Training Centre | ✘ |
| Training is available to | |
|---|---|
| Novice | ✔ |
| Experienced | ✔ |
| Refresher | ✔ |
| Duration, Learners and Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Training Duration | 1-3 Days |
| Learners | 3 Maximum |
| Theory Assessment | ✔ |
| Practical Assessment | ✔ |
| Course Handout | |
|---|---|
| Training Manual and User Guidance | ✔ |
| Certificates & Registration | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee Per Person (Paid directly to ITSSAR) | £10.00 + VAT |
| Photo ID Card (750gsm) | ✔ |
| Certificate | ✔ |
| HSE Compliance | |
|---|---|
| PUWER 1998 | ✔ |
| LOLER 1998 | ✔ |
| The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | ✔ |
Slinger Banksman Training
Industrial & Plant
Didac provides Slinger Banksman training courses to customers on their own site, throughout the UK.
Training is ITSSAR accredited, delivering practical skills and theoretical knowledge allowing candidates to operate in compliance with HSE requirements.
Course duration is dependent upon learner numbers and candidate experience. Customers should enquire to discuss their exact requirements.
Successful candidates are awarded a photo ID card and certificate.
The client is required to supply the lifting equipment, lifting tackle, all PPE and equipment for training.
Specification
| Delivery | |
|---|---|
| Accreditation |
I want to work in the offshore oil and gas industry. Is this qualification suitable?
No, you need to obtain an OPITO qualification to work in the offshore oil and gas industry.
Is there a minimum age requirement for completing the Slinger Signaller course?
With the exception of Lift Truck operators, there is no minimum age outlined in any UK legislation for plant operators.
Lift Truck operators in the UK must be over the minimum school leaving age (except in docks where they must be at least 18 years old).
You can find out more here: HSE Workplace Transport FAQ
Is there an upper age limit for completing 360 Excavator training?
No.
To conduct Slinging training, lifting equipment sufficient that a load can be attached and lifted is required. Any of the following can be used for Slinger training courses, not all is required but adequate equipment to sling a load must be available.
| Lifting Equipment. | Lifting Tackle. | |
|---|---|---|
| Block and Tackle Excavator Forklift Truck Lorry Loader (HIAB) Mobile Crane Overhead Crane Plant Machinery Tower Crane |
Ancillary Equipment Chain Blocks Chain Slings Eye Bolts Lever Hoists Lift Truck Attachments Lifting Frames/Spreader Beams Round Slings Shackles Webbing Slings Wire Rope Slings |
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We hired Ray Fearon from DIDAC woodworking academy to come to our Men’s Shed to teach us safety in our workshop. He was an excellent instructor. Thorough, knowledgeable, approachable and a person one could approach to ask any question. We learnt a lot from him and going forward we are passing that information to our members.
Maelstrom Event Solutions – Woodworking Expo 2026
[Mark’s] communication was outstanding throughout the process—clear, timely, and proactive.
Before the show, he immediately reviewed the files we had sent and provided prompt feedback on any actions required or any missing work that needed to be completed.
As soon as Mark arrived on site, he went above and beyond. He liaised directly with the exhibitors he was responsible for, ensuring everything was in place, and proactively followed up with those who had not yet submitted the required paperwork. His initiative and hands-on approach helped keep everything running smoothly.
His professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process seamless.
– Review of Didac H&S support and services at the Woodworking Exp0 2026