Workplace Safety Essentials
Banksman Training
Practical banksman training covering reversing accident categories, legislation, safety checks and the hand and verbal signals used to guide vehicles safely on site
From £35 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 40 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: banksmen, drivers, managers and people involved in reversing activities
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This training is designed for those working in construction or heavy industry where vehicle movement poses a risk, including:
- Site supervisors responsible for coordinating vehicle movements
- Managers overseeing construction or heavy industry operations
- Workers acting or being trained to act as banksmen on site
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Reversing accidents — The three main categories of reversing accidents
- The banksman's role — The crucial role of the banksman in reversing activities
- Management and legal context — Safe systems of work, PPE and relevant legislation
- Working with drivers — Driver rules, vehicle safety checks and banksman hand signals
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accident categories does this Banksman Training cover
The course identifies three main categories of reversing accidents: injuries to pedestrians, damage to objects in the workplace and damage to street furniture, along with coverage of other accident types.
Does the course cover how drivers and banksmen should work together
Yes, the course covers the rules applying to drivers and examines how drivers and banksmen can work together safely during vehicle manoeuvres.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 40 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
