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Traffic Marshal Training Explained

Traffic Marshal / Banksman Certification

Traffic Marshal (also called banksman) training covers safely directing vehicle movements on site and keeping pedestrians separated from moving plant and vehicles — a legal requirement on most sites with vehicle traffic.

Who needs Traffic Marshal training?

Anyone directing vehicle movements on a construction site, or responsible for a site's traffic management plan. Most sites with reversing vehicles, deliveries, or shared vehicle/pedestrian routes need at least one trained traffic marshal on duty.

What does the course cover?

Site traffic management plans, safe systems of work around vehicles, standard hand signals for directing plant and vehicles, segregating pedestrians from vehicle routes, and site-specific risk assessment for traffic movements.

How long does it take?

The online awareness course takes around 2–3 hours. Some employers also require a practical, site-specific induction alongside the online theory.

How long is the certificate valid?

Certificates are typically treated as valid for 3 years, though this isn't set by a single piece of legislation — check your employer's policy for their refresher schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 require safe traffic management on site, which in practice means anyone directing vehicles needs proper training.

Yes — "traffic marshal" and "banksman" are used interchangeably for this role on UK construction sites.

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