Carl Wright Training Services Lowestoft, Suffolk

LEEA Slinger/Banksman training course - Novice 30/11/2026
2026-11-30 - 2026-12-01 | Carl Wright Training Services, The Dry Dock, 50 Commercial Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2TE, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2TE, United Kingdom
Course information
Course Title – LEEA Slinger/Banksman Novice course – £450.00+vat – per delegate
Accreditation/Certification – LEEA accreditation and Certificate (3 Years)
Who Should Attend – The course is aimed at personnel wishing to be involved with the slinging of loads and signalling of cranes. It is also beneficial to line management, HSE advisors and other personnel with a responsibility for safe crane lifting operations.
Course Aims – The LEEA Accredited Slinger/Banksman training course is designed for candidates with or without experience of Slinger/Banksman duties but have no formal qualification. The course will provide delegates with the basic knowledge of activities associated with the combined roles and the safety & regulatory requirements of those activities.
Course Content –

Understand relevant legislation applicable to lifting operations
Identify common unsafe practices and probable consequences relating to crane lifting related incidents.
Understand basic functions of a crane
Understand crane hand and radio signals
Understand lifting operations, risk assessments and lift plans
Understand responsibilities of a Slinger/Banksman
Understand safe and correct methods of slinging loads, correct use and care of equipment (includes pre-use examination of equipment and identification of defects)
Practical training including team based exercises

General Information – Delegates will be required to supply the necessary PPE (Hard hat, hi-viz, coveralls, safety boots and gloves for the practical element of training.
