Module 1
Course Orientation
Review the course overview, target learners, delivery details, assessment expectations, and reference tables before starting Module 1.
150,000 Rwf
HybridLifting Operations
Banksman & Signaler Techniques
Course preview
Learn standard signalling, banksman coordination, and site safety procedures for crane and lifting operations.
Hybrid delivery: Includes both self-paced online modules and scheduled in-person practical sessions.
1 monthCertificate
Payment verification: course access activates after the submitted transfer reference is reviewed by finance.
Instructor
ProSafe Lifting Specialist
This course includes module tests, a 50-question final test, and a certificate when completed through the learner dashboard.
Course Chapters
18
Course Content
18 comprehensive modules
Module 2
Module 1: Introduction to Banksman and Signaller Techniques
Welcome to Module 1: Introduction to Banksman and Signaller Techniques. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Define banksman, signaller, slinger, rigger, crane operator and lifting supervisor. Explain why banksman and signaller duties are high-risk safety-critical roles.
Module 3
Module 2: Legal Duties, Competence and Authorization
Welcome to Module 2: Legal Duties, Competence and Authorization. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Describe employer, supervisor, operator and banksman/signaller duties. Explain the meaning of competence in safety-critical communication roles.
Module 4
Module 3: Lifting and Plant Movement Hazards
Welcome to Module 3: Lifting and Plant Movement Hazards. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Identify hazards from lifting, reversing, slewing, travelling, loading and unloading. Recognize line-of-fire, blind spot, crush and struck-by hazards.
Module 5
Module 4: Understanding Equipment, Operator Limitations and Blind Spots
Welcome to Module 4: Understanding Equipment, Operator Limitations and Blind Spots. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Describe common construction equipment requiring banksman/signaller support. Explain equipment blind spots and movement limitations.
Module 6
Module 5: Standard Hand Signals for Lifting Operations
Welcome to Module 5: Standard Hand Signals for Lifting Operations. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Demonstrate common hand signals for hoist, lower, stop, emergency stop, swing, travel and boom movement. Explain why signals must be agreed before the operation.
Module 7
Module 6: Radio, Voice and Electronic Communication Protocols
Welcome to Module 6: Radio, Voice and Electronic Communication Protocols. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Use clear radio call signs and command structure. Apply three-part communication: instruction, repeat-back, confirmation.
Module 8
Module 7: Banksman Techniques for Reversing and Vehicle Movement
Welcome to Module 7: Banksman Techniques for Reversing and Vehicle Movement. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Plan a safe reversing route and stopping point. Position safely while remaining visible to the driver.
Module 9
Module 8: Signaller Techniques for Crane and Lifting Operations
Welcome to Module 8: Signaller Techniques for Crane and Lifting Operations. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Explain the role of signaller in lifting operations. Control the lift from pre-lift briefing to final landing.
Module 10
Module 9: Exclusion Zones, Pedestrian Control and Public Interface
Welcome to Module 9: Exclusion Zones, Pedestrian Control and Public Interface. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Establish exclusion zones for lifting, reversing and plant movement. Control pedestrian routes and public interface.
Module 11
Module 10: Working Near Suspended Loads and Load Path Control
Welcome to Module 10: Working Near Suspended Loads and Load Path Control. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Explain why suspended loads are critical hazards. Control load path, swing, rotation and landing area.
Module 12
Module 11: High-Risk Situations and Changing Site Conditions
Welcome to Module 11: High-Risk Situations and Changing Site Conditions. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Identify high-risk signalling and banksman scenarios. Explain controls for blind lifts, night work, congested sites and poor weather.
Module 13
Module 12: Pre-Task Briefings, Toolbox Talks and Documentation
Welcome to Module 12: Pre-Task Briefings, Toolbox Talks and Documentation. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Prepare a pre-task briefing for lifting or vehicle movement. Deliver a short toolbox talk on signalling or banksman safety.
Module 14
Module 13: Emergency Stop, Incident Response and First Actions
Welcome to Module 13: Emergency Stop, Incident Response and First Actions. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Use emergency stop authority correctly. Take immediate safe actions after collision, dropped load, near miss or crush risk.
Module 15
Module 14: Human Factors, Behaviour and Professional Conduct
Welcome to Module 14: Human Factors, Behaviour and Professional Conduct. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Identify human factors that affect banksman/signaller performance. Manage distraction, fatigue, stress, pressure and overconfidence.
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Module 15: Practical Field Drills and Competency Preparation
Welcome to Module 15: Practical Field Drills and Competency Preparation. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Demonstrate safe positioning and communication in practical scenarios. Complete hand signal, radio and banksman drills.
Module 17
Module 16: Final Practical Assessment and Continuous Improvement
Welcome to Module 16: Final Practical Assessment and Continuous Improvement. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Complete the final written and practical competency assessment. Demonstrate safe banksman/signaller performance under realistic scenarios.
Module 18
Course Resources and Assessment
Review the manual's field guides, templates, final projects, rubrics, written examination material, and closing resources.
Final Test
Final Assessment
Complete 50 questions covering the course controls, response steps, and reporting expectations.