The Vehicle Marshal (sometimes known as a vehicle banksman) plays a vital role in managing the safe manoeuvring of vehicles in your workplace. They act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the driver of the vehicle being manoeuvred. They ensure any vehicle movement will be carried out safely, minimising the risk of an accident, especially when reversing. Vehicle marshals are predominantly used on construction sites, builder’s merchants, warehouse environments and loading bays.
         

Category: Vehicle Marshal/Banksman
 

Accrediting Body: Independent Training Standards Scheme & Register (ITSSAR) 

Maximum Ratio: 6 : 1 : 1 (6 Trainees : 1 Instructor : 1 Vehicle) 

Durations:

Novice, Experienced or Safety Refresher – 6 Operators = 1 day

Course Breakdown

The following is a list of elements that make up a vehicle marshal course. 
 

• Course Introduction, the need & reasons to train and relevant statutory requirements 

• Accidents – causes and prevention 

• Vehicle marshal responsibilities 

• Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) 

• General safety and banksman safety code 

• Safe Systems of Work  

• Assessing the risks – practically and theoretically 

• Planning the manoeuvre 

• Different forms of communication 

• Recognised signals within the industry 

• Briefing the driver 

• Environmental factors and their impact 

• Understanding characteristics of different vehicles  

• Securing the manoeuvring area 

• Vehicle manoeuvring and safe positioning 

• Emergency response drills 

• Relevant safety film 

• Testing: Site risk assessment, practical skills and theory

All courses are ITSSAR accredited and are recognised throughout the industry. 
 

On-Site Courses and Facilities Required

The course will be delivered on your premises. This will give your employees the advantage of being trained and tested in the area where they will be carrying out the duties of a vehicle marshal and with vehicles familiar to them. 
 

Training can be tailored/bespoke to your business requirements, but the following facilities will be required: 

• Access to a vehicle 

• An area large enough for basic manoeuvring and testing 

• For theory training – an area large enough for the instructor and the trainees to work, with chairs, tables and a power supply  

• It is recommended that all vehicle marshals wear safety footwear and a hi-visibility vest. Other personal protective equipment is as per the company’s SSOW/RA 
   

Certification

After completing the course you will receive: 

• A certificate e-mailed to you 

• If you have applied for ITSSAR TOPS* (Trained Operators Passport Scheme), you will be registered onto the TOPS database, have your own TOPS number and receive a photo identification card.  
   

* There is an additional charge of £20 per trainee. This covers the registration onto the TOPS database and card 
 

After Care

After completing the training, feedback (verbally and written) will be given to both the trainee and their manager on the trainee’s performance including any recommendations. 

When refresher training is due, (HSE recommends every 3 – 5 years, your company policy may differ), notification will be sent via email. 

 

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