The Rigger is responsible for setting up, aligning and anchoring extremly large or heavy objects which are beyond the reasonable scope of manual handling and outside the reach of material handling equipment. While the Banksman's role is primarily to relay instructions using hand signals or radio link to the crane operator during lifting activities, the Slinger's role is to prepare and 'sling' loads for lifting, and release the loads at their destination. Although the skill requirements for each job are different, the roles of Banksman and Slinger are normally combined in the workplace.
Due to the specialised and dangerous nature of the work involved, Riggers, Banksmen & Slingers require extensive training initially at a training centre and then through a period of consolidation in a work environment. PETROTEKNO is able to deliver a range of Rigger, Banksman & Slinger training courses to support you in maintaining a high level of knowledge and competency, to ensure lifting operations are carried out professionally and safely. PETROTEKNO offers two certification options to suit your competency requirements for meeting industry standards: from ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) and/or from OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization).
Skills and job knowledge in this training defined by International Competence: Engineering - Construction (ICE) Level 3 in order to meet requirements to work in an Engineering - Construction environment.
OPITO Rigging Stage 1 is the Initial Training Program for personnel wishing to become competent in the role of Rigger in the oil and gas industry. Stage 2 includes a series of supervised tasks which the participant will be required to complete in order to gain relevant experience in a work environment. Each task must be logged in a log book provided by PETROTEKNO.
OPITO Banksman & Slinger Stage 1 is the Initial Training Program for personnel wishing to become competent in the roles of Banksman & Slinger in the oil and gas industry. Stage 2 specifies the series of supervised tasks which the participant will be required to complete in order to gain relevant experience in a work environment. Each task must be logged in a log book provided by PETROTEKNO.