Slinger Signaller

D2 and D4 Forms

One of the first steps into gaining your licence includes completing your driver medical and obtaining your provisional LGV licence.

3a Reversing

Once you have completed all your theory training, it is time for you to move onto your driver training. The 3a training is also known as 3a reversing. This is a practical demonstration that you will train to complete successfully and safely. This will consist of you learning and perfecting an “S” shaped manoeuvre. The [...]

3B Driving

Once you complete the 3a offroad exercise, you will then be expected to complete the 3b driving test. This part is a practical real-life driving, where you will be driving among other road users and deal with real life situations. The examiner will be testing how you use the vehicle. This is including controls, dealing [...]

Classroom Training

We have 4 training depots that are available for you to choose from that are located in Portsmouth, Southampton, Reading and Worthing all of which have classroom facilities.

Online Training Module

We are currently running a wide variety of online training courses which includes training such as Drivers CPC and ADR, allowing you to complete your training from the comfort of your own home!

Keeping the vehicle secure

The video below looks at some aspects of the content in the MOD 4 CPC in the ability to lead the vehicle with due regard to safety rules and proper vehicle use.

Loading and the security of loads

The below video explores some of the typical checks required for the security of large goods vehicles, particularly when crossing international borders.

The ability to prevent physical risk

The ability to prevent physical risk is one area that will be covered when completing your Module 4 CPC test

Daily walk-around checks

Driver checks are important tasks for maintaining the safety of operations and adhering to any requirements needed to operate a vehicle on the road.

Hazard Perception Theory Test

There are two parts to completing your HGV theory tests, which involve completing your Multiple-Choice test and then going on to complete your Hazard Perception theory test.

Multiple-Choice

Those completing their Multiple-Choice test will need to score 85/100 to successfully pass.

Mental Health, Wellbeing and Driver Behaviour

This module is one of the newest to come forward in relation to driver CPC. Mental health is just as important as physical health for drivers, as it could impact driving abilities, such as reaction times. The start of the training will explain a basic introduction into the role of good wellbeing. This includes mental [...]

Driver Essentials

Here at 2 Start Training, we offer five different Driver CPC Training modules, with every Monday session we run being the Drivers Essentials module.

Driving Principles

Another one of the five Driver CPC Training modules that we have available is Driving Principles, which is run on the Tuesday sessions that we have on offer.

Emergency First Aid & Health and Safety

Our Emergency First Aid & Health and Safety CPC module is completed on Wednesdays.

At the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate what action should be taken when confronted with someone requiring emergency first aid treatment.

Vehicle Defects & Driver Licencing

By the end of this course, students will be able to identify the types of checks that drivers need to complete on their vehicles.

Course introduction

Module 1 – General Introduction The skills and knowledge of the operator often reflect on whether the use of lifting equipment is safe and efficient, which is prevalent for both the operator of the machine and those slinging the load. The first step for any operator is to receive the correct training needed to complete [...]

Legislation

Module 2 - Legislation Module 2 covers the legislation affecting lorry loaders, with emphasis on the role of the Slinger / Signaller. The Standards that provide guidance on how to comply with the law. This second module covers Health & Safety legislation which will include The Health & Safety at Work Act, The Work at [...]

Introduction to the equipment

Module 3 – Introduction to the equipment Module 3 will give you an introduction to the equipment that you will be using when completing your slinging operations. Every sling should have its Working Load Limit (WLL) and Safe Working Load (SWL) marked upon it, with this information needing to be referred to before use. The [...]

Pre-operational & post-operational checks

Module 4 – Pre-operational and post-operational checks As outlined by the current regulations, the Slinger/Signaller has the duty and responsibility to ‘visually check all equipment before and after use, reporting any deterioration or faults found’. All slinging equipment must be visually checked on each occasion prior to using and slinging the load. Additionally, if any [...]