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Banksman Training Level 2
SkillWise

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Summary

Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
20 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 3 PDFs
Duration
0.7 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Safe vehicle movements depend on disciplined signalling, strong situational awareness, and clear roles on site. This Level 2 programme gives banksmen and signallers the practical methods to control manoeuvres, prevent incidents, and evidence due diligence. It’s QLS Endorsed and built for real operations — construction, warehousing, logistics, waste, and facilities.

You’ll apply UK-standard hand signals, co-ordinate with operators, manage blind spots, and brief teams effectively. With scenarios, checklists, and plain-English guidance, you’ll finish ready to keep people clear of risk zones, control reversing safely, and communicate under pressure.

Here’s what you’ll get with the course:

  • QLS Endorsed training.
  • Gamified interactive quizzes
  • Additional reading materials
  • Certificate on completion.
  • 24/7 online access.
  • Tutor support.

This isn’t box-ticking — it’s the on-the-ground discipline that keeps sites safe and compliant.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain banksman roles, legal duties, and common workplace transport hazards.
  • Use UK/European standard hand signals and clear verbal/visual communication.
  • Maintain line of sight, manage blind spots, and control high-risk zones.
  • Plan safe manoeuvres, control reversing, and co-ordinate with operators.

Report hazards, escalate concerns, and support incident prevention.

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 20 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 3 PDFs

Duration: 0h and 40m

Course media

Description

This programme turns banksman principles into daily practice. You’ll connect legal duties, site layouts, and signalling standards with the observation, communication, and escalation routines that prevent vehicle-related incidents and protect teams.

Course modules cover the following topics:

  • Introduction – course orientation, objectives, and the safety case for effective banksman control.
  • Principles of Banksman Operations – workplace transport hazards; the role and legal duties of a banksman; site layout and risk zones; reversing and manoeuvring protocols; employer/employee responsibilities.
  • Signalling and Communication – UK/European standard hand signals; effective verbal and visual communication; signalling for hazard awareness; signaller–operator co-ordination; preventing communication failures.
  • Observation and Hazard Control – maintaining line of sight; spotting hazards in high-risk zones; managing blind spots; environmental and human risk factors; reporting and escalation procedures.
  • Conclusion – consolidating learning and setting actions for safer site operations.

Additional Bonuses Included For Free With The Course:

  • Additional Reading Materials — quick-reference signal charts, briefing checklists, and site-zone templates.
  • Gamified Interactive Quizzes — fast drills to reinforce signals, spacing, and escalation steps.

Learning should be practical and confidence-building. This programme makes safe guidance your everyday standard.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Banksmen/signallers on construction, logistics, waste, and facilities sites.
  • Operatives and supervisors who manage reversing or tight-area manoeuvres.
  • Yard, warehouse, and gatehouse teams supporting vehicle movements.
  • Anyone responsible for safe site traffic and communication under pressure.

Requirements

  • No prior qualifications required.
  • Internet-enabled device.

Career path

This qualification can lead to roles such as:

  • Banksman / Vehicle Marshal – £23,000–£30,000
  • Traffic Marshal (Construction / Events) – £24,000–£32,000
  • Yard / Logistics Supervisor – £26,000–£35,000
  • Health & Safety Operative (Transport) – £25,000–£34,000
  • Site Operative (Vehicle Movements Lead) – £24,000–£33,000
  • Transport/Operations Coordinator – £26,000–£36,000

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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