Accredited by OPITO, the purpose of this course is to assess the knowledge and skills of the previously qualified or experienced banksman. The following areas are assessed or updated:

• What offshore deck crews are expected to do
• The knowledge and skills they require to enable them to do safely what is expected of them
• Demonstration of those skills
• Effective training leading to safer practices at the worksite
• Technology and legislative updates

Each candidate will be required to inspect, prepare, produce written plans, select & attach the correct lifting equipment, and direct the crane operator to manoeuvre loads including:

Tubulars, Containers, Bulk Hoses, Unbalanced loads and blind lifts.

Delegates with prior experience that do not hold OPITO Stage 1/2 qualifications will require a testimony to prove a minimum of 2 years experience in the discipline.

Assessment/Refreshment covers:

• Relevant legislation (LOLER 98)  ACOPS,  Relevant Standards, eg (BS 7121 Part 11)
• Safe systems of work (Permits, Toolbox talks, etc)
• Risk Assessment and control measures.
• Equipment pre-use inspection
• Safe use of equipment
• Slinging principles and technology
• Weight identification and estimation
• Placement of loads
• Disconnection of loading equipment
• Hand signalling and use of hand-held radios
• Appreciation of crane principles
• Appreciation of dynamic factors
• Awareness of conflicting activities
• Weather considerations

Course duration:

1 day, candidates are required to bring their own PPE

Dates: 

Arranged to the mutual convenience of Client / candidates / A1 Consultants.

Certification
An Enermech Certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.