Course Content

Theory:

Introduction to the Course

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Power Point Presentation / Safety Videos

Safety Rules and Procedures

Physical Procedures

Hand Signals

Dynamic Risk Assessment / Hazard Perception

Operational Procedures

Control and Movement

Communication

Theory Test

Practical:

Introduction to Vehicle Driver

Assessment of surroundings / Hazard Perception

Assessment of Route and Termination

Communication and Understanding with Driver

Agreed Hand Signals

Crush Zones and positioning

Practice safely reversing vehicle

Practical Test

After course completion:

Upon successful completion of the training course, delegates will receive a  Certificate of Basic Training for operating as a Banksman.

Successful delegates will be registered onto the AITT (ACORNS)                                                National Operators Registration Scheme Database.

ACORNS Operator Photocards are also available to purchase for a small additional fee.

Banksman certification should be refreshed by completing a Refresher course between 3 to 5 years after the Date of Test of the initial Basic Training course.