The role of the Vehicle Marshaller is to control the traffic on and around a site. The aim is to avoid accidents with other vehicles, buildings, obstacles, and of course people. A Marshaller is there to guide the vehicles and their drivers with hand signals and awareness.
The 3 day CPCS A73 Vehicle Marshaller is ideal for candidates who are required to work in the role of a plant and vehicle marshaller and looking to obtain the red CPCS card
For the CPCS A73 Vehicle Marshaller training course, you will need The Health Safety & Environment test for Operatives is required or the higher tests of the Specialist Supervisors or the Managers & professionals (MAP)
This is a 45 minute touch screen multiple choice test consisting of 50 questions. This test can be taken at various Person Vue test centres though out the country, you can arrange your own test and locate your nearest test centre by clicking here.
Revision is strongly recommended for the Health & Safety Test; revision books, DVDs and downloads are available from CITB store.
If you are struggling to get a date for the health and safety test and your training course in imminent if you are training at Lancashire you can take the HSE test at the beginning of course. Please ask for details and we will guide you through what you need to do.
Also a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills that will enable then to safely and competently act as a plant and vehicle marshaller on site in line with CPCS guidelines.
Topics covered during this course include:
Define the Plant & Vehicle Marshalls’ roles & responsibilities
Explore and analyse all relevant legislation and regulatory regulations
Carry out a work management traffic plan and identify proximity hazards
Prepare adequately for Plant & Vehicle movements
Maintain safe working situations
Conform with recognised and agreed site communication methods
Identify different types of site Plant & Vehicles, their limitations, and safe positioning
Understand the hazards of site Plant & Vehicles as well as stability factors
Ensure safe guidance of Plant & Vehicles on-site
Please note that the CPCS Technical (Theory) test questions are available to review prior to attending the course.
Grants available for companies registered with CSkills. Please contact your local grant office for current rates.
