| 1 | Interpret the given information relating to the preparation for and the slinging and signalling of loads. | 1.1 | Interpret and extract information from drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements and manufacturers' information. |
| 1.2 | Comply with information and/or instructions derived from risk assessments and method statements. |
| 1.3 | State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented. |
| 1.4 | Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to: – drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, manufacturers' information, approved procedures and Codes of Practice. |
| 2 | Organise with others the sequence and operation in which the slinging and signalling of loads is to be carried out. | 2.1 | Organise the work according to given information or instructions. |
| 2.2 | Describe how to communicate ideas between team members. |
| 2.3 | Organise and communicate with team members and other associated occupations. |
| 2.4 | State how to organise resources prior to and when slinging and signalling of loads. |
| 3 | Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out slinging and signalling of loads. | 3.1 | Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working: – in the workplace, below ground level, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting. |
| 3.2 | Describe the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative. |
| 3.3 | State what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports. |
| 4 | Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and slinging and signalling loads. | 4.1 | Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely carry out the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational requirements when slinging and signalling of loads. |
| 4.2 | Explain why and when personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to slinging and signalling of loads, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type. |
| 4.3 | State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards. |
| 5 | Select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and when slinging and signalling loads. | 5.1 | Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated with the resources, and how they should be used correctly, relating to: – lifting accessories – signalling and communication equipment – hand tools and ancillary equipment. |
| 5.2 | Select resources associated with slinging/signalling in relation to hand tools, attachments, slinging equipment, lifting aids/accessories, signalling and communication equipment. |
| 5.3 | State how the resources should be used correctly, how problems associated with the resources are reported and how the organisational procedures are used. |
| 5.4 | Outline potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work. |
| 5.5 | Describe how to calculate weight, bearing pressure, quantity, length and area associated with the method/procedures to carry out slinging/signalling. |
| 6 | Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when slinging and signalling loads. | 6.1 | Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage. |
| 6.2 | Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space. |
| 6.3 | Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions. |
| 6.4 | Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation. |
| 6.5 | State why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely in relation to the work. |
| 7 | Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and slinging and signalling loads. | 7.1 | Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated time. |
| 7.2 | State the purpose of the work programme and describe why deadlines should be kept in relation to: – types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times – organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the lifting operation. |
| 8 | Comply with the given contract information to prepare to and sling and signal loads for movement to the required specification. | 8.1 | Demonstrate the following work skills when preparing to and slinging and signalling loads: – measuring, gauging, estimating, fitting, fixing, testing, balancing, interpreting, judging, explaining, preparing, indicating, informing, instructing, signing, positioning, adjusting, configuring, moving, securing, signalling, relaying and removing. |
| 8.2 | Prepare to and attach loads to lifting equipment, and guide loads using signals to the required destination to given working instructions using appropriate load securing methods and lifting accessories. |
| 8.3 | Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish authority needed to rectify, to: – confirm method of communication – determine the method of slinging – select and use suitable slinging equipment/lifting accessories – sling loads securely and balance within correct weight distribution following agreed/recognised operational procedures – position loads safely and securely – remove and store lifting accessories – use hand tools, ancillary equipment and accessories. |
| 8.4 | Safely use and store hand tools and slinging, signalling, communication and ancillary equipment. |
| 8.5 | State the needs of other occupations and how to communicate within a team when preparing to and slinging and signalling loads. |
| 8.6 | Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used to sling and signal loads. |
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