Comprehensive Training
Our trainers bring years of real-world lifting operations experience, ensuring you gain practical, job-ready skills. You’ll learn industry best practices, receive personalised guidance and complete focused training tailored to CPCS assessment standards.
Realistic Practical Sessions
The course includes practical, hands-on sessions using cranes, lifting accessories, and site equipment. This ensures you understand how to apply safe slinging techniques, signalling methods, and risk-control measures in real working environments.
Fully Aligned with CPCS Requirements
The programme is structured to prepare you for the CPCS technical test, covering both theory and practical assessments. Our structured curriculum gives you everything you need to pass with confidence and achieve the CPCS Red Trained Operator Card.
Advance Your Construction Career
Gaining this qualification opens doors to a wide range of lifting-related roles, paving the way for career progression in construction, civil engineering, and heavy-lifting environments. A CPCS A40 certification is recognised industry-wide and enhances your employability.
Benefits of Completing the CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller Course
The benefits include:
Improved Workplace Safety & Compliance
Completing the CPCS A40 slinger signaller course ensures you understand the safest methods for guiding lifting operations, avoiding hazards, and maintaining full site compliance. You gain the skills required to support crane operators accurately, helping reduce the risk of accidents.
Enhanced Career Opportunities
Employers actively seek trained slinger signallers who can operate confidently and communicate effectively during high-risk lifts. This course strengthens your CV and opens doors across major construction, civil engineering, and industrial projects.
Practical Operational Skills
You gain hands-on experience with lifting accessories, load estimation, signalling methods, and risk assessments, all essential to improving workflow and reducing delays. The training helps you operate under pressure, follow safe systems of work, and support team coordination.
Course Overview
Our CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller Course provides a strong blend of technical knowledge, practical application, and industry-standard safety principles. Whether you are new to lifting operations or upgrading your skills, this course equips you with everything you need to perform the role confidently and safely.
This module introduces the fundamental responsibilities of a slinger/signaller and the regulations that shape all lifting operations. You will explore how health and safety laws apply on-site and why safe communication is central to successful lifting activities.
You will complete:
- The role of a slinger/signaller in coordinating safe lifting tasks
- Employer and employee responsibilities under LOLER, PUWER, and the Health & Safety at Work Act
- How teamwork, communication, and situational awareness contribute to safe operations
- Why clear signalling is critical for crane operators and site personnel
This module covers the equipment you will work with daily, teaching you how to recognise, select, and inspect each accessory. You will understand how lifting accessories differ and what makes each suitable for specific tasks.
You Will Learn:
- Common lifting accessories including chains, fibre slings, hooks, shackles, and spreader beams
- How to inspect equipment for defects such as wear, deformation, corrosion, or damage
- Weight-loading ratings and how to choose the correct accessory for each lift
- Best practices for safe handling, storage, and maintenance
Here, you develop the skills required to attach loads correctly, ensuring safety and stability from lift start to landing. Proper weight distribution and correct slinging techniques are essential to preventing load shifts or tipping.
You will learn:
- How to estimate load weight and determine the centre of gravity
- Sling angles, load direction, and how they affect stability
- Step-by-step methods for attaching slings and securing loads
- Techniques for ensuring load balance throughout the lifting process
Communication is one of the most important aspects of the slinger/signaller role. This module ensures you can communicate clearly with crane operators using industry-approved methods.
You will learn:
- Standard CPCS hand signalling techniques used across UK construction sites
- How to maintain visibility, clarity, and consistency in your signals
- Safe and effective use of two-way radios during lifting operations
- How to manage communication when working in complex or noisy environments
This module focuses on building your ability to spot hazards before they escalate. You will learn how to carry out essential checks and understand what factors could compromise safety during lifting operations.
You will learn:
- How to conduct pre-lift site and equipment safety inspections
- The most common lifting hazards, including ground conditions, weather, and restricted movement
- How to mitigate risks using safe systems of work
- Your role in maintaining overall site safety and preventing near misses
This hands-on module allows you to apply everything you’ve learned in real-life lifting scenarios. Under instructor supervision, you will work with cranes, loads, and lifting accessories to build operational confidence.
You Will Learn:
- How to prepare cranes, accessories, and loads for lifting tasks
- Communicating effectively with crane operators during real movements
- Practical application of slinging techniques for various load types
- How to manage unexpected challenges during a live lift
The final module focuses entirely on exam readiness. You will complete practice questions, mock tests, and practical assessment rehearsals to ensure you meet CPCS testing standards.
You Will Learn:
- The structure of the CPCS theory exam and the types of questions asked
- How to prepare for the practical assessment and demonstrate safe working
- Tips for staying calm, organised, and confident during both exams
- Key criteria assessors look for when awarding the CPCS Red Card
Our Process
We have designed an easy and structured path to help you complete your CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller Course without delays. Each stage is streamlined to ensure you stay fully prepared from enrolment to certification.
Enrol Online
Choose your preferred course dates and complete your registration in just a few minutes. Our team will confirm your place, explain the entry requirements, and provide all the details you need before training begins.
Attend the 3-Day Training
Take part in an immersive three-day programme delivered by experienced instructors. Through a mix of classroom learning and practical lifting exercises, you’ll develop the essential skills required for safe and compliant lifting operations.
Complete Your CPCS Tests
Once your training is complete, you will sit both the CPCS theory and practical tests. Passing these assessments earns you the CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, officially recognising your competence as a slinger/signaller.
Who Should Take This Course?
If you want to build a long-lasting career in safe lifting operations, this qualification provides the perfect foundation. This course is ideal for individuals involved or interested in lifting operations across construction and rail environments. It is suitable for:
- New entrants pursuing lifting-related roles
- Construction workers looking to expand their skillset
- Crane supervisors and lifting personnel seeking formal certification
- Labourers and operatives supporting lifting activities
- Anyone needing a CPCS A40 qualification for site access
- Workers aiming to progress toward CPCS Blue Card competence
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior experience is required, although general site awareness is helpful. New entrants and experienced operatives are both welcome.
You will receive the CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, which is recognised across the UK construction industry.
The CPCS Red Card is valid for 2 years. During this time, you can gain onsite experience to upgrade to the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card.
Yes. You must pass the CITB HS&E test (Operatives level or above) within the last 2 years before taking the CPCS exam.
Yes. Training includes both practical lifting sessions and theoretical instruction to prepare you for the final assessment.
You will use real cranes, lifting accessories, and signalling tools that reflect real-world site environments.
Absolutely. The CPCS A40 is one of the most in-demand lifting qualifications and significantly increases employability across construction, civils, and heavy-lifting sectors.
Ready to Get Certified?
Gain the skills, confidence, and nationally recognised certification you need to work safely around lifting operations. Our CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller Course gives you hands-on training, expert instruction, and everything required to secure your CPCS card.