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CPCS Traffic Marshall (A73) - Open Course
Open courses
From £169 + VAT
Traditional classroom available UK wide
What is a CPCS Traffic Marshall (A73) Open Course?
Open Courses are face-to-face training courses that are held at a training venue. Due to the nature of CPCS training and the practical elements involved, they suit only this type of training, they are not suitable for virtual or on-site delivery.
A Traffic Marshall (often called a Banksman) controls and directs traffic on construction sites. They ensure the safe movement of large vehicles into the needed locations whilst taking into account factors that might affect the safety of people, other vehicles, materials and utilities on site.
The CPCS Traffic Marshall training course is designed for beginners and people who have some experience. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to take the CPCS tests and become a certified Traffic Marshall.
CPCS Traffic Marshall Training - Key Information
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Foundation and Experienced courses available
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Complete this course to apply for your Red Card or to keep your Blue Card up to date
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CPCS is the most recognised qualification for operating plant in the UK
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Practical, hands-on training course
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You must hold the relevant CITB health, safety and environment test (less than 2 years old)
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Theory assessment and practical CPCS technical test
CPCS Traffic Marshall Course Details
On receiving payment for your Traffic Marshall training course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:
- Your chosen course start date and subsequent dates (this is either a 2 or 3-day course)
- Course start time at your chosen venue
- Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
- Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course
You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.
Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.
CPCS Traffic Marshall Course Content
You will cover the following content on your CPCS Traffic Marshall training course:
- Traffic Marshaller terminology
- How to conform with relevant regulations and legislation
- Plant types, their limitations, different hazards relating to different plant vehicles and plant vehicle stability factors
- Plant vehicle proximity hazards and safe positioning
- Constructing work management traffic plans
- Communication through the use of hand signals and radio communications
- Guidance of plant and vehicle movement using communication methods
- Different types of PPE that might be needed as a Traffic Marshall
What happens on a CPCS Traffic Marshall training course?
Most CPCS courses will run in the following format:
- Day 1 – mostly theory-based classroom training. This is to ensure that you are confident with the theory aspect before you go out and complete the practical training. Depending on how your theory learning goes, you may get practical training for some of the day on your first day.
- Day 2 – is usually putting your theory knowledge into practice by completing the practical exercises of your training.
- On the final day of your course, you will complete your theory test preparation by completing mock exam questions, and then complete your actual assessment: the CPCS technical tests.
Assessment and Certification
You will take both a theory and practical assessment for your CPCS Traffic Marshall training course.
You will take a theory assessment in the form of the CPCS verbal test. You need to achieve 80%, plus full marks on any mandatory questions to pass the standard set in the theory test.
Your practical test will assess your operating ability through practical activities based on the core skills needed to operate as a Traffic Marshall.
What qualification will I get on the CPCS Traffic Marshall training course?
- CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests.
- CITB National Construction College e-certificate, available on request from CITB.
Entry Requirements
To be able to enrol on a CPCS Traffic Marshall course, you will have to have the following:
- The relevant CITB health, safety and environment test, passed no more than two years before the course start date
- Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Special Considerations
The delegate can have additional time for their theory test which is a verbal or taped verbal test. If a translator is required, this will incur additional costs and will need to be arranged in advance.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding support during the course, please contact our team on 0800 0213 263.
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