Banksman Training in brief: Banksman Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the role and responsibilities of a banksman. It takes approx. 15 minutes across 2 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Vehicle movements cause a significant share of workplace deaths. A banksman guides drivers safely where visibility is limited, and needs clear, consistent signals to do it.
Banksman Training explains what a banksman does and why the role matters wherever vehicles and people share the same space. The course then concentrates on signalling, so drivers and ground staff read the same signals the same way. It suits anyone who may operate or guide workplace vehicles in their role.
Banksman Training at a glance
| Course | Banksman Training |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Workplace transport safety, HSE guidance Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under Workplace transport safety, HSE guidance.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the duties of a banksman (Signaller)
- Knowledge of the 'Safe Site, Safe Vehicle, Safe Driver' model
- The dangers of reversing and how to reduce the risks
- A clear understanding of the common banksman hand signals
- Knowing when to use the hand signals during manoeuvres
What Banksman Training covers
What is a Banksman?
This section covers the definition of a banksman, the safe site, safe vehicle, safe driver ethic, and the responsibilities of your employer.
Signalling
You will look at the vital hand signals used by banksman in the UK and Europe.
Who should take Banksman Training
This course is for anyone who may operate workplace vehicles within their role.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Banksman training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Banksman Training. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 15 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the Workplace transport safety, HSE guidance. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Banksman Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Banksman Training cover?
It follows Workplace transport safety, HSE guidance.
How long does Banksman Training take?
Approx. 15 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Banksman Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
