Traffic Marshal Course

Traffic Marshal (Banksman) training is an effective way of improving the overall safety of a working environment where vehicles are required to reverse or perform manoeuvres. Traffic Marshals (Banksman) are a legal requirement on many sites and events and recommended for any site or event where control and reversing of vehicles is unavoidable.

Nearly a quarter of all workplace transport injuries occur when vehicles are reversing. Traffic Marshals (Banksman) offer drivers a trustworthy second perspective while manoeuvring to play a key part in reducing accidents.

What does it cover?

This qualification delivers an essential understanding of the key terms, legal responsibilities and reasons for good health and safety on a construction site working as Traffic Marshal. Trainees will also learn about traffic risk assessments, personal protective equipment.

How does it work?

Learners will gain the following critical knowledge:

• Legal Duties of a Traffic Marshal – Banksman
• Health & Safety Law on Traffic Management
• PPE Requirements when working as Traffic Marshal – Banksman
• Recognised HSE Hand Signals (HSE)
• Construction Design & Management Regulations
• Responsibilities of the Traffic Marshal – Banksman
• Risk Assessment of Manoeuvring Task
•  Traffic Management

Learner requirements

There are no formal entry requirements although learners are expected to have a level of literacy which will enable them to benefit from the teaching materials and complete the assessment.

Assessment

At the end of your training, you will be assessed by one our assessor/trainer. You will get your result on the same day.

Benefits

This is a short, stand-alone qualification that is also well-suited for integration into wider vocational programmes of study.