Traffic Marshal Banksman Online Training

Our banksman training online course gives you the skills, knowledge and certification to work as a banksman or traffic marshal on UK construction and industrial sites. Sometimes searched for as a banksman online course, a traffic marshal course online or simply a banksman course, this CPD-accredited training is delivered 100% online. You can complete it anywhere in the UK, at your own pace, and download your certificate and ID card the same day you pass.

What is the banksman / traffic marshal online course?

A banksman, also called a traffic marshal (or traffic marshall), is the trained and competent person who safely directs moving vehicles and plant in and around busy sites. This online banksman training course teaches you to position yourself safely and use HSE-compliant hand signals to guide drivers and operators when their view is restricted. It is the fast, flexible way to complete a recognised traffic marshal (also spelt traffic marshall) course online and gain your banksman qualification, without taking a day off work.

What you will learn

The banksman course is made up of eight modules that build from the basics through to real situations on site:

• Module 1: Introduction. Health and safety on construction sites, the traffic marshal and banksman role, and the CDM Regulations 2015 legal framework.
• Module 2: Mobile plant and vehicle awareness. Powered mobile plant, the hazards and risks it creates, control measures and method statements, vehicle blind spots on HGVs, dumpers, telehandlers and excavators, and safe reversing.
• Module 3: Responsibilities and PPE. Employer and employee duties, personal protective equipment, and high-visibility clothing standards (EN ISO 20471) and fitness for work.
• Module 4: Roles on site. The roles of traffic marshals, banksmen, signallers and SATMs, safe positioning with escape routes and exclusion zones, and keeping pedestrians and vehicles apart.
• Module 5: HSE-compliant signals. Hand signals, HSE-compliant signalling, safety signs, and radio communication for banksmen.
• Module 6: Traffic management plans. What a traffic management plan is and how banksmen use it, site layout and traffic routes, and marshalling deliveries such as HGV banking, tipper trucks and concrete pours.
• Module 7: Incident response and reporting. Near miss reporting and RIDDOR basics, and emergency procedures for vehicle strikes, runaway plant and overturns.
• Module 8: Real-world scenarios. Case studies of real HSE banksman prosecutions and a day in the life of a banksman, followed by your final assessment.

Your certificate, banksman ticket and ID card

As soon as you pass, you can download your CPD-accredited traffic marshal certificate and receive your Traffic Marshal and Banksman ID card. This photo ID card is what most sites mean when they ask for your banksman ticket or traffic marshall ticket, and it proves you are trained to direct vehicles safely. Your banksman certificate, traffic marshal ticket and traffic marshall card are issued by London Security College and can be printed or shared digitally.

Who should take this banksman course?

This banksman training online course suits anyone who works as a traffic banksman, needs to control site traffic, or wants to improve their employability in construction, security, logistics or warehousing. Whether you are looking for a banksman course in London or a traffic marshal course near you, the training is 100% online, so you can complete it wherever you are in the UK. No previous experience is needed.

Why train with London Security College?

• CPD-accredited banksman and traffic marshal training, trusted across the UK
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 760+ reviews
• Same-day certificate plus a Traffic Marshal / Banksman ID card
• 100% online and self-paced, with 1 year of access on any device
• Great value at £40, with instant access after payment

How the online course works

1. Purchase online and get instant access the moment your payment clears.
2. Log in to your student dashboard and start straight away on any device.
3. Work through the eight modules and the assessment at your own pace.
4. Download your certificate as soon as you pass, with your ID card to follow.

Course details at a glance

• Course: Banksman / Traffic Marshal Online Training
• Format: 100% online, self-paced e-learning
• Duration: 4 hours (self-paced)
• Modules: 8
• Accreditation: CPD accredited
• On completion: downloadable certificate + Traffic Marshal / Banksman ID card
• Access: 1 year
• Price: £40 (was £45)

Banksman training online course FAQs

Is this banksman course CPD accredited?

Yes. You earn a CPD-accredited certificate from London Security College that shows you have completed recognised banksman and traffic marshal awareness training.

Do I get a banksman ticket or ID card?

Yes. On passing, you receive a Traffic Marshal and Banksman ID card, often called a banksman ticket or traffic marshall ticket, along with your downloadable certificate.

How long does the banksman training online course take?

The course takes about 4 hours. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it in one sitting or spread it over your 1-year access.

What is the difference between a banksman and a traffic marshal?

There is no real difference. Banksman and traffic marshal are two names for the same role, safely directing vehicles and plant on site. This course covers both.

Can I take the traffic marshal course online near me or in London?

Yes. The course is 100% online, so you can complete your banksman training in London or anywhere else in the UK, on a phone, tablet or computer.

How quickly do I get my certificate?

Your CPD-accredited certificate is ready to download the same day, immediately after you pass the assessment.

Ready to get certified? Enrol on the banksman training online course today, complete it at your own pace and download your traffic marshal certificate and ID card the moment you pass.

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