Course | The College Merthyr

About the Course

Merthyr
01 August 2025
PLA

Course Outline

The RTITB Crane Slinger and Signaller course (often referred to as a rigger banksman), will give you the skills needed to be safe and efficient at your job. This is a specialist course and therefore not all RTITB centres deliver this training. However, those who do may offer nationwide coverage.

Entry Requirements

None

What will I learn?

Roles and Responsibilties

Communication Techniques

Lifting Equipment & Accessories

Risk Awareness & Safety & Practical Slinging & Signalling

Course Assessment

Theory and Practical Assessment

Career Progression

Crane Slinger/Signaller Rigger Banksman Lifting Operations Assistant Site Operative (with lifting responsibilities)

Duration

01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026

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