Carl Wright Training Services Lowestoft, Suffolk

OPITO Competence Assessment/Re-Assessment 1 Day Course 11/09/2026
2026-09-11 08:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Carl Wright Training Services, The Dry Dock, 50 Commercial Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2TE, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2TE, United Kingdom
Course information
Course Title – OPITO Competence Assessment/Re-Assessment 1 Day Course
Price – £550+vat per delegate
Validity – 2 Years
Accreditation/Certification – OPITO
Course Identifier – 9068/9069
Why Choose This Course?

Globally recognised OPITO certification
Hands-on, practical training from industry experts
Designed for real offshore working environments
Clear pathway from beginner to fully competent professional

Pre-requisites:
Banksman & Slinger Competence Assessment: For the Delegates must hold a valid OPITO Approved Banksman & Slinger Training (Stage 1) certificate and a fully completed OPITO Approved Banksman Slinger (Stage 2) logbook of standard workplace requirements.

Banksman & Slinger Competence Re-Assessment: Candidates for Stage 4 Reassessment require a valid OPITO Approved Stage 3 or Stage 4 Banksman Slinger Certificate.

OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial 08/09/2026
2026-09-08 08:30 - 2026-09-10 17:00
Course information
Course Title – OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial
Price – £795+vat per delegate
Accreditation/Certification – OPITO Initial Training Certificate
Why Choose This Course?

Globally recognised OPITO certification
Hands-on, practical training from industry experts
Designed for real offshore working environments
Clear pathway from beginner to fully competent professional

Who is this course for?
This course is for personnel wishing to become competent in the Banksman & Slinger role in the energy industry.
What does this course cover?
This course aims to equip the learner with the basic knowledge of activities associated with the combined Banksman and Slinger roles, and the safety and regulatory requirements of those activities.
Course achievement requirement?
To achieve the Banksman and Slinger Initial Training the learner will need to complete the 3 mandatory units.

LEEA Slinger/Banksman training course - Refresher 07/09/2026
2026-09-07
Course information
Course Title – LEEA Slinger/Banksman Refresher course – £295.00+vat – per delegate
Accreditation/Certification – LEEA accreditation and Certificate (3 Years)
Who Should Attend – This refresher course is aimed at personnel wishing to renew their knowledge of 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 experience of Slinger/Banksman duties but have no formal qualification. The course will provide delegates with a refreshed 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.

LEEA Slinger/Banksman training course - Novice 01/09/2026
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-02
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.

CCNSG Safety Passport ECITB course 20/08/2026
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-21
Course information
Course Title – CCNSG 2 Day National course
Price – £195.00+vat per delegate includes a CWTS facilities fee of £20.00 per delegate.
Accreditation/Certification – ECITB CCNSG Safety passport card (3 Years)
Who Should Attend – The course is aimed at personnel wishing to, or currently on, engineering construction sites.
Course Aims – The CCNSG National Course aims to ensure that basic site safety standards are being maintained and that site workers understand current safety legislation and safety practices.
Course Content

History and role of engineering/construction in UK
Importance of productivity
Benefits of the safety passport
Safe behaviour
Casual factors of incidents and accidents
Legal framework and law enforces
Consequences of poor safety failure
Hierarchy of control
Hazards, risks and risk control

General Information – There are no prerequisites for an ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport course.

Slinger/Banksman and HIAB In-House 17/08/2026
2026-08-17
Course Title – Unaccredited Slinger/Banksman Course ( 1 Day ) – £245.00+vat – per delegate
Accreditation/Certification – CWTS Certification ( 2 Years )
Who Should Attend – This course is aimed at giving an introduction to Slinger/Banksman training which will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to safely carry out basic Slinger/Banksman operations.
Course Aims – For delegates to have a basic understanding of slinging and signalling.
Course Content –

Understand relevant legislation applicable to lifting operations
Identify common unsafe practices and probable consequences
Relate to crane lifting related incidents
Understand basic functions of a crane
Understand crane hand and radio signals
Understand lifting operation risk assessment
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.

OPITO Competence Assessment/Re-Assessment 1 Day Course 14/08/2026
2026-08-14 08:30 - 17:00

OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial 11/08/2026
2026-08-11 08:30 - 2026-08-13 17:00
Course information
Course Title – OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial
Price – £795+vat per delegate
Accreditation/Certification – OPITO Initial Training Certificate
Why Choose This Course?

Globally recognised OPITO certification
Hands-on, practical training from industry experts
Designed for real offshore working environments
Clear pathway from beginner to fully competent professional

Who is this Product for?
This Product is for personnel wishing to become competent in the Banksman & Slinger role in the energy industry.
What does this Product cover?
This Product aims to equip the learner with the basic knowledge of activities associated with the combined Banksman and Slinger roles, and the safety and regulatory requirements of those activities.
Product achievement requirement?
To achieve the Banksman and Slinger Initial Training the learner will need to complete the 3 mandatory units.

LEEA Slinger/Banksman training course - Refresher 10/08/2026
2026-08-10

CCNSG Safety Passport ECITB course - renewal 27/07/2026
2026-07-27
Course information
Course Title – CCNSG 1 Day National course Renewal
Price – £150+vat per delegate includes a CWTS administrative fee of £20.00 per delegate.
Accreditation/Certification – ECITB CCNSG Safety passport card (3 Years)
Who Should Attend – The course is aimed at personnel wishing to, or currently on, engineering construction sites.
Course Aims – The CCNSG National Renewal Course aims to ensure that basic site safety standards are being maintained and that site workers understand current safety legislation and safety practices.
Course Content

History and role of engineering/construction in UK
Importance of productivity
Benefits of the safety passport
Safe behaviour
Casual factors of incidents and accidents
Legal framework and law enforces
Consequences of poor safety failure
Hierarchy of control
Hazards, risks and risk control

General Information – There are no prerequisites for an ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport course.

OPITO Competence Assessment/Re-Assessment 1 Day Course 24/07/2026
2026-07-24 08:30 - 17:00

OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial 21/07/2026
2026-07-21 08:30 - 2026-07-23 17:00
Course information
Course Title – OPITO Banksman and Slinger Initial
Price – £795+vat per delegate
Accreditation/Certification – OPITO
Validity – 32 Months
Course Identifier – 9067
Why Choose This Course?

Globally recognised OPITO certification
Hands-on, practical training from industry experts
Designed for real offshore working environments
Clear pathway from beginner to fully competent professional

Who is this Product for?
This Product is for personnel wishing to become competent in the Banksman & Slinger role in the energy industry.
What does this Product cover?
This Product aims to equip the learner with the basic knowledge of activities associated with the combined Banksman and Slinger roles, and the safety and regulatory requirements of those activities.
Product achievement requirement?
To achieve the Banksman and Slinger Initial Training the learner will need to complete the 3 mandatory units.

CCNSG Safety Passport ECITB course 16/07/2026
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-17

CCNSG Safety Passport ECITB course 18/06/2026
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-19
