SA023 – Banksman Ground Support Person

The SA023 accreditation covers the requirements for providing Ground Support / Banksman duties for an Elevating Platform (EP) or Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) operator and sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding to support the operator to manoeuvre an EP or an MEWP in a restricted space and working at height.

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Tadley, Hampshire

Course name: SA023 - Banksman Ground Support PersonDate(s) of course: Thu 25th AprDuration: 1 day course not including lunch
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Tadley, Hampshire

Course name: SA023 - Banksman Ground Support PersonDate(s) of course: Fri 31st MayDuration: 1 day course not including lunch
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Tadley, Hampshire

Course name: SA023 - Banksman Ground Support PersonDate(s) of course: Fri 28th JunDuration: 1 day course not including lunch
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Tadley, Hampshire

Course name: SA023 - Banksman Ground Support PersonDate(s) of course: Wed 31st JulDuration: 1 day course not including lunch
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Tadley, Hampshire

Course name: SA023 - Banksman Ground Support PersonDate(s) of course: Fri 30th AugDuration: 1 day course not including lunch
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Tadley, Hampshire

Course name: SA023 - Banksman Ground Support PersonDate(s) of course: Fri 27th SepDuration: 1 day course not including lunch
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Tadley, Hampshire

Course name: SA023 - Banksman Ground Support PersonDate(s) of course: Thu 31st OctDuration: 1 day course not including lunch
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Tadley, Hampshire

Course name: SA023 - Banksman Ground Support PersonDate(s) of course: Fri 29th NovDuration: 1 day course not including lunch
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Tadley, Hampshire

Course name: SA023 - Banksman Ground Support PersonDate(s) of course: Fri 20th DecDuration: 1 day course not including lunch
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Overview

Who is SA023 - Banksman Ground Support Person training for?

The SA023 - Banksman Ground Support Person is a one day course and provides delegates with the essential foundation in Banksman or Ground Support for Elevating Platforms (EP) and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). This course is suitable for those who already work in or are looking to work in a construction or utilities environment.

What will you learn?

The SA023 accreditation covers the requirements for providing Ground Support / Banksman duties for an EP or MEWP operator and sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding to support the operator to manoeuvre an EP or an MEWP in a restricted space and working at height.
It provides learners with the skills and knowledge of the hazards and potential risks of using an EP or an MEWP. This accreditation tests learners’ knowledge, skills and understanding of dangers associated with these types of machines. The actual vehicles/machines may vary depending on the type, size and manufacture of the vehicle/machine and associated control equipment; therefore, the accreditation is generic and provides the overall safety requirements. The actual operation should be in line with the manufacture’s operator handbook, and the user should be trained to use the specific vehicle/machine.

Streetworks

Please be aware the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) requires at least one person on-site to hold a Street Works card to work on the highway.

This Smart Awards accreditation is based on a pre-requisite that any work on the highway requires appropriate Street Works accreditation to be held by an individual working on site and that this individual is qualified to check that the planned provision of footways, traffic lanes and safety zones determined by the site survey meets with the requirements of the site location and approved procedures and practices required by the NRSWA 1991.

Some companies’ policies may vary where more than one person on site must hold a valid Street Works card.

Course Content

SA023 Learning Objectives

  • Know that clearances are necessary for the machine and are different for different activities
  • How to identify a safe space that is suitable for manoeuvring the machine
  • Know the types of Banksman's signals which can be used
  • Know the types of hand signals received from banksmen in restricted spaces
  • Know different types of PE and MEWP machines
  • Understand why the dimensions of EP and MEWP machines and their handling characteristics are important
  • Understand what type of hazards can occur during manoeuvring
  • Use the machine from ground level in an emergency
  • Be able to observe the requirements to ensure the safety of yourself and other road users
  • Know the relevant safety and legal requirements for the operation of an EP or MEWP
  • Understand how to find out company emergency procedures
  • Understand how to find out company procedures on reporting and any communication requirements
  • Assessment

    The course includes both practical and theory assessment.

    • Practical Assessment - where you will demonstrate your knowledge of practical tasks
    • 20 minute theory test which is composed of multiple choice questions

Course Details

On receiving payment for your SA023 - Banksman Ground Support Person, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:

  • Your chosen course date
  • 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.

Entry Requirements

Operating such vehicles/machines required an individual to hold appropriate driving license as defined by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and must hold an appropriate awarding body regulated accreditation for operating an EP/MEWP. This qualification is available to anyone over the age of 18 years old. There are no formal entry requirements and Smart Awards will not restrict access on the grounds of prior academic attainment, age, employment, geographic location or any other grounds. There are no barriers that restrict access or progression, thereby promoting equality. It is expected however, that learners will have a level of literacy adequate to cope with both the theory and practical assessments.

Assessment

The course includes both practical and theory assessment.

  • Practical Assessment - where you will demonstrate your knowledge of practical tasks
  • Theory test which is composed of multiple choice questions

Certification

This Smart Awards certificate is valid for 3 years, you will then need to complete the course again or attend a refresher course if available, to renew your qualification.

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Please download the course overview brochure below; easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you, please fill out the form below.

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    SA023 – Banksman Ground Support Person Locations

    Below is a list of our current locations for the SA023 Smart Awards Certification.

    Got a group? We have a network of locations that we can use for group bookings, contact a member of the PPS team to find out how we can help you.

    County Durham

    Off of the A66 West of Middlesborough in Stockton-on-Tees, is the location of the County Durham training venue. Easily accessible by car and public transport links, this venue is a 5 minute taxi ride from Thornaby station.

    Hampshire

    The Hampshire training location is in the town of Tadley, just north of Basingstoke.

    Warminster

    Located in the town of Codford in Wiltshire, the Warminster training venue is just off of the A36 and the town's high street.

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    Brochures for SA023 – Banksman Ground Support Person

    Please download the course overview brochure below; easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you, please fill out the form below.

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    SA023 -Banksman Fact Sheet

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