OPITO Banksman & Slinger Initial and OPITO Rigger Initial Combined

Purpose

Banksman and Slinger Initial training 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. It may be required for oil-and-gas and renewable energy industry workers.
Rigger Initial Training is for personnel who have had little or no training and/or experience in rigging and lifting operations and wish to gain an Industry-recognised introductory certificate in rigging and lifting operations prior to undertaking further supervised workplace training. It aims to equip the delegate with knowledge of the rigging principles, general hazards and risks of rigging and lifting operations, an awareness of relevant legislation and regulation, and an opportunity to practice basic rigging operations following a lifting plan.

Content

You may review Banksman and Slinger Initial training content HERE.

You may review Rigger Initial Training content HERE.

Note 1: In case of successful completion of this combined training you will receive two OPITO approved certificates – one for Banksman and Slinger and the other for Rigger Initial Training.

Note 2: Following successful completion of the OPITO Banksman and Slinging Initial Training Programme, the delegate can proceed to the workplace to work under direct supervision of a competent person - to complete Banksman and Slinger Workplace Experience Logbook (will be provided by the training centre).
Note: The OPITO Banksman and Slinger Workplace Experience Logbook must be completed and OPITO Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment (link to the OPITO Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment page) must be undertaken during this 2 years and 8 month period if the learner wishes to achieve an OPITO-approved Banksman and Slinger certificate of competence.

Note 3: Issue of the Rigger Initial Training Certificate indicates that the delegate has achieved the minimum level of training as defined by employers and approved by OPITO; it does not imply competence in the Rigger role.
Note: The OPITO Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook (will be provided by the training centre) must be completed and OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment must be undertaken during this two-year and eight month period if the learner wishes to achieve an OPITO-approved Rigger certificate of competence. Please note: If the expiry date on the learners previous certificate is within 3 months prior of the course enrolment date then the date of the new certificate should correspond with the expiry date of the existing/previous certificate unless stated otherwise by the Duty Holder or Asset Owner or Operator.

Admission requirements

Medical entry requirements.

Delegates who wish to undergo this training should:
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 the Lerus Training Centre