Reversing Assistant / Banksman Course

The aim of the Reversing Assistant / Banksman course is to outline the roles and responsibilities of the driver and the reversing assistant.

Raise awareness of the necessary communication between the driver and the reversing assistant.
Inform and demonstrate methods of best practice when carrying out vehicle manoeuvres both in restricted and public areas.

Course Details

Reversing Assistant Training

All vehicles have blind spots and a “Reversing Assistant” can help guide a driver in overcoming these.

Other people can easily walk into the blind spot of reversing vehicles, sometimes without understanding what is happening or realising the danger that they are putting themselves in.

A “Reversing Assistant” can be of the utmost importance when vehicles are being moved and the safety of people is the main consideration.

There may be other drivers who enter the area in which vehicles are being moved about. These drivers may be putting vehicles and other property or equipment at risk if not controlled.

It is fair to say then that a “Reversing Assistant” not only assists in moving a vehicle, but they also control the whole area in which the reversing takes place.

Whatever the size of a vehicle and no matter how good the driver is, there is always, due to the very nature of us as human beings, a risk. A real risk of being killed or seriously injured if hit by a moving vehicle.

Designed For

All operatives and people who need to work in restricted places amongst vehicles, trailers or mobile plant that require directing and manoeuvring i.e. Council and utilities personnel, yard personnel, site operators etc.

Summary

This is a ‘hands on’ practical course using full interactive exercises which, if you require for familiarity can be given using your own vehicles and equipment to develop an awareness of the key skills required to guide and appreciate special awareness to a certificated standard.

NB: Dependent on delegate numbers and facilities, this course can be delivered on-site at the delegates premises.