construction training courses
  • Training for the construction industry

    Skills & Training fund

    Did you know that CITB registered SME employers with up to 99 employees can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to cover the cost of their short duration courses? This includes any Site Safety Plus courses. Employers can submit one claim every 12 months.

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  • Training for the construction industry

    The first phase of the changes being made by CITB will see new standards introduced for the following:

    Excavator 360, above 10 tonnes (tracked), Forward tipping dumper (wheeled), Rear tipping dumper/ dump truck: articulated chassis (all sizes), Ride on Roller, Telescopic handler: all sizes excluding 360 slew, Industrial forklift, Plant and Vehicle Marshaller, Slinger, Signaller: all types, all duties

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  • Training for the construction industry

    CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

    As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, as well as the automatic claims for CPCS courses and NVQ's, we can now claim on your behalf for NPORS and In-house courses. The rates are tiered in the same way the CPCS courses are. For more information give one of our sales team a call on 01189700200 or...

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CPCS A73 Plant and Vehicle Marshaller

vehicle marshaller training course

Plant and Vehicle Marshaller (Banksman): Training Course aims

This CPCS training course is designed for individuals who are responsible for the movement of plants and vehicles on construction sites. Through the mix of theoretical classroom lessons and practical exercises, the delegate will learn how to prepare for vehicle movement and guidance, communication, plant hazards and ground conditions, work area layout and positioning. 

The aim and purpose of this course provided by CITP, is to provide delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable them to competently and safely carry out the role of a plant and vehicle marshaller on site, following the guidelines laid out by CPCS.

Upon completion of the technical tests, the candidate will be successfully and competently be able to carry out the role of a Plant and Vehicle Marshaller (Banksman). CITP have an abundance of qualified instructors, so rest assured that you will expand your horizons in the construction industry by taking your training course with us. 

Course Overview

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Plant types, limitations, hazards and stability factors
  • Work management traffic plan
  • Proximity hazards
  • Safe positioning
  • Communication methods
  • Preparing for movement
  • Guidance of plant and vehicle movement

Teaching and assessment 

  • 2 days training - classroom lessons and practical exercises
  • 1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests

Qualifications you gain

  • CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests.
  • CITB National Construction College certificate.

Duration of Training

Number of Training Days Required Novice
(Less than 1 years or no operational experience)
Number of Training Days Required if an Intermediate (1-2 Years Operational Experience)Number of training days required if experienced (2+ years operational experience)Test Only Option
3211/2

Location

CITP Ltd, Budds Plantation, Baughurst Road, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PJ or on your own site (must meet CPCS specifications)

 

Date and Costs

TESTING ONLY (1/2 DAY)

Dates on application
£POA p/p *
CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.

EXPERIENCED(2 DAYS SPLIT)

Dates on application
£POA p/p *
CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.

NOVICE (3 DAYS)

Dates on application
£POA p/p *
CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.

 

For more information on how our CPCS A73 Vehicle and plant Marshalling training courses, will complement your CV and develop your understanding of the construction industry, give us a call today on 01189 700200 or use our enquiry form. We will go through your requirements and provide advice on what construction training courses best suit you.