NVQ Level 2 Diploma Controlled Lifting operations – Slinger Signaller in Northern Ireland

Price: £650 (ex VAT + fees)
Duration: 6 - 12 Months 
Location: Portadown, Northern Ireland

The NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Controlled Lifting Operations – Slinger/Signaller is designed for individuals working in the construction sector who are responsible for preparing, guiding, and securing suspended loads using cranes and other lifting equipment. This qualification provides evidence of real-world competence and is a key route toward gaining your CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card.

Who Should Attend?

This qualification is ideal for:

• Construction operatives working with cranes, lifting accessories, or suspended loads
• Existing Slinger/Signallers who need a recognised, industry-standard qualification
• Workers seeking CPCS Blue Card progression
• Employers looking to upskill staff and demonstrate lifting compliance on site

Assessment takes place in your real working environment, meaning you must be employed in a role where you already carry out slinging and signalling duties.

Course Aim

The aim of this qualification is to:

• Improve your knowledge of safe lifting operations, workplace compliance, and productive working practices
• Validate your technical ability to prepare, attach, guide and control suspended loads
• Demonstrate that you meet National Occupational Standards for controlled lifting operations
• Enable you to progress confidently within the lifting and construction sector

Objectives

Upon completion, learners will have proven competence and understanding in:

• Attaching and preparing suspended loads for movement using lifting accessories in the workplace
• Guiding, positioning, and placing suspended loads in the workplace
• Conforming to general health, safety, and welfare in the workplace
• Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

ow the NVQ Assessment Works

This is not classroom training—it is a competency-based qualification assessed in the workplace.

Your assessor will:

• Observe you carrying out lifting operations
• Review workplace documents and evidence
• Ask professional discussion questions
• Provide support and feedback throughout

All standards are aligned to the National Occupational Standards (NOS).

Entry Requirements

There are no formal qualifications required, but you must:

• Be currently employed in a relevant lifting operations role
• Have adequate experience slinging and signalling suspended loads
• Be able to provide workplace access for assessment

Progression Opportunities

After achieving this NVQ Level 2, learners may progress to:

• NVQ Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision
• NVQ Level 4 & 5 Lifting Operations Management
• Crane operator and advanced lifting roles