Banksman Course Online & Traffic Marshal Training
This online banksman course gets you qualified to direct vehicles and plant safely on site. Study at your own pace, pass the same day, and get your CPD certificate plus a Traffic Marshal ID card. Recognised by employers across the UK.
- CPD Accredited
- ID Card Included
- Instant Access
- HSE & CDM 2015
£40
one off
- 4 hours
- 4 CPD points
- 12 months access
Download Your CPD Certificate Instantly
Traffic Marshal ID card posted to you
Certified by London Construction College
Learn on any phone, tablet or computer
Instant access, start as soon as you enrol
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- Certified by London Construction College
- CPD Accredited
- Follows HSE Guidance
- CDM 2015
- BS 7121 Signals
- Certified by London Construction College
- CPD Accredited
- Follows HSE Guidance
- CDM 2015
- BS 7121 Signals
Be the Banksman
These are the official banksman signals from the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. Choose a signal and watch the lorry respond, just like the interactive learning inside the course.
Official signals as defined in Schedule 1, Part III of the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.
A Traffic Marshal ID card, certified by London Construction College
Pass the final assessment and you get a photo ID card plus your CPD certificate, both issued by London Construction College. Carry them on site as proof you are trained to direct vehicles and plant safely.
Photo ID card posted to your door
Download Your CPD Certificate Instantly
Issued and certified by London Construction College
Recognised by UK employers, contractors and site managers
- Certified by London Construction College
- CPD Accredited
Why take this banksman course online
Clear, plain English training built around real site situations, not jargon.
CPD certified
A recognised CPD accredited certificate you can download the moment you pass and show to any employer.
ID card posted to you
Pass the course and we post your Traffic Marshal ID card so you can prove your training on site.
Done in about 4 hours
Worth 4 CPD points. Finish in one sitting or dip in and out. You keep access for 12 months.
Learn on any device
100% online. Study on your phone, tablet or computer, at home or during a break on site.
Up to UK standards
Follows HSE guidance, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and BS 7121.
Instant access
No waiting around. Enrol and start straight away, then book your place on a site with confidence.
From signals to safe site traffic
Everything a banksman and traffic marshal needs day to day.
What a banksman and traffic marshal does
All the standard hand signals
Guiding reversing lorries and plant
Common causes of vehicle accidents
Your duties and legal responsibilities
Safe positioning and managing blind spots
Radio and verbal communication
Emergency procedures and incident reporting
5 modules
What a traffic marshal is, the responsibilities of the role, and the legal and regulatory requirements that apply on UK sites.
The statistics and causes of reversing vehicle incidents, the role of the banksman in preventing them, and safe work practices.
The official banksman hand signals, clear two-way communication with drivers, and how to keep positive control of a moving vehicle.
Safe reversing techniques, positioning and safety guidelines, and how to deal with large or heavy construction vehicles.
Emergency response, near misses and incident reporting, then a course recap and the final assessment that earns your certificate.
Test yourself in 60 seconds
A taste of the quizzes inside the course. See how you do, then enrol to learn the rest.
Knowledge check
Traffic Marshal course in London, study from anywhere
Based in London and run by London Construction College, this online traffic marshal and banksman course is open to learners across the UK. There is nowhere to travel to and no classroom to book. Whether you are in London, Manchester, Birmingham or anywhere else, you can enrol today and start in minutes.
Traffic Marshal & Banksman course FAQs
What is a Traffic Marshal / Banksman course?
It teaches you how to direct vehicles and mobile plant safely on a construction site. You learn what a banksman does, the standard hand signals for guiding reversing vehicles, safe positioning, and the health and safety rules that apply on UK sites. This course is 100% online and follows HSE guidance, CDM 2015 and BS 7121.
What is the difference between a banksman and a traffic marshal?
On UK construction sites the two terms are used interchangeably and both direct vehicles safely using hand signals. Banksman is the traditional term, while traffic marshal (sometimes spelt traffic marshall) is now just as common. This course covers both roles.
Do I get a certificate and an ID card?
Yes. When you pass the final assessment you can download your CPD accredited certificate straight away, and your Traffic Marshal ID card is posted to you. Many UK employers ask to see this as proof of training before you direct vehicles on site.
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Ready to get certified?
Enrol on the online Traffic Marshal and Banksman course for £40. CPD certified, ID card included, certificate the same day.