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CPCS Traffic Marshaller (A73) Training & Testing Course

Duration: 3 Days (2 days training + 1 day testing)
Cost: £649 per participant

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(A73)

Traffic Marshall A73 Course

Our CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) Traffic Marshall A73 courses in London are designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to act as a Traffic Marshaller on construction sites. The training focuses on the safe movement of vehicles, effective communication, and full compliance with site safety standards.

CPCS

(A73)

    • Ideal for beginners aiming to gain the CPCS Red Card for Traffic Marshaller (A73) and experienced workers enrolling in Traffic Marshall A73 courses in London to formalize their skills and achieve certification.

    • Traffic Control and Vehicle Guidance

      • Pre-checks of traffic management equipment

      • Guiding vehicles safely within confined spaces

      • Ensuring pedestrian safety and site compliance

    • Emergency Procedures

      • Identifying potential hazards and responding appropriately

      • Managing traffic in emergency situations

    • Scenario-Based Practice

      • Directing multiple vehicle types

      • Managing blind spots and ensuring driver visibility

    • Hoist Operations

      • Pre-operational checks and safety inspections

      • Operating the hoist for passenger and goods transport

      • Safely loading and unloading materials

      • Emergency stop procedures and troubleshooting

    • Safe Site Practices

      • Working around pedestrians and other machinery

      • Communicating with team members effectively

    • Emergency Situations

      • Responding to equipment malfunctions and incidents

    • Theory Test:

      • Assessment covering health and safety, operational procedures, and communication methods.

    • Practical Test:

      • Demonstration of traffic marshalling skills, including:

        • Directing vehicle movements accurately and safely

        • Managing pedestrian and vehicle interaction

        • Using hand signals and radios effectively

        • Implementing emergency traffic control procedures

    • Participants must be at least 18 years old.

    • Basic English skills to understand the training and complete tests.

    • A valid CITB Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) Test passed within the last 2 years is required.

  • Successful candidates will receive the CPCS Red Trained Operator Card for Traffic Marshaller (A73), certifying their competence to work as a trained marshaller on construction sites.

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  • The Traffic Marshal course, commonly called the Traffic Banksman course, is valid for 3 years. This includes your certificate and ID card. Once your certificate and ID card expires you will need to do the Traffic Banksman training again.

  • The highest salary for a Traffic Marshall in the United Kingdom is £31,256 per year. The lowest salary for a Traffic Marshall in the United Kingdom is £22,247 per year.

  • A Vehicle Banksman’s job is to minimize possible risks to personnel and equipment by:

    • Managing traffic to avoid excess queuing.

    • Directing movement of vehicles and loads on a worksite using the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standard hand signals and/or verbal codes, particularly for large vehicles and reversing vehicles.

    • Understanding risks (e.g. blind spots) and how to manage them.

    • Recommending and laying out safe on-site traffic systems.

    If any of the above risks are present, a trained Vehicle Banksman will be required on-site.

  • Traffic Marshals often called Traffic or Vehicle Banksman, play a vital part in maintaining workplace safety. These operatives are trained for the movement of large vehicles on construction sites, major transportation hubs, large vehicle parks or loading areas.

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