Excavation Marshall - Banksperson

Last updated: 17 February 2021
Grant rate/tier: £140 (Tier 2)
Grant code: GET2828

Overview

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to be able to efficiently and effectively monitor and control the work and movement of mechanical excavators on a work site in accordance with company procedures.

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Duration

Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours

Purpose/scope

Demonstrating a safety conscious approach to the control of hazards associated with the activity whilst working and communicating effectively with others to maintain a safe working environment on site.

The scope this standard covers the following:

Roles and responsibilities e.g. safe working practices and safety legislation (e.g. HSG47)
Plan and prepare resources to direct plant
Equipment information e.g. PPE
Direct movement of vehicles safely
Position and demarcate plant on site
Monitor & control excavations.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group:

Operative
Supervision.

Delegate pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

An award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
Successfully completed training to this standard
At least 2 years relevant industrial experience
A verifiable CV.

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

Classroom
Practical.

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training.

This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria

Quality assurance

Recognised

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related third party awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the third party awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required third party documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Renewal

Recommended refresher every 3 years

Approval date

December 2020

Review cycle

On request or 3 year(s) from approval date

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes
The delegate will be able to:	Additional guidance to support learning outcome
State a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an Excavation Marshall - Banksperson	Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, MHASAW, LOLER, PUWER, HSG 47, CDM Regulations, Confined Spaces Regulations (second addition), Risk Assessment, Method Statements and other relevant legislation
Identify the equipment to be used and be conversant with Method Statements – Risk Assessments – Permits to work	Identify responsibilities as an excavation marshall - banksperson to ensure the safety of those working in the operational environment as well as themselves
Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use	Why, when and how PPE and other relevant health and safety control equipment should be used
Explain how to prepare and direct excavations	How to identify actions to provide protection to colleges and members of the public in the event of damage to underground services How to confirm the size and of the excavation in accordance with work instructions
Demonstrate communication signals and emergency procedures	Confirm and use nationally recognised hands signals to control mechanical excavation operations
Identify the safe positioning of an Excavation Marshall - Banksperson	Explain the importance of standing in a safe position in full view of the machine operator but also in full view of the excavation Emphasise the importance of the machine operator isolating the machine to prevent any movement when the excavation marshall – banksperson is checking the excavation
Identify the different types of overhead and underground services	How to identify and consider the type and proximity of overhead and underground services
Identify responsibilities as an Excavation Marshall- Banksperson to ensure the safety of those working in the operational environment as well as themselves	Determine the location using company documentation and working instructions Plan the work activity to comply with health, safety and environmental legislation. Carry out a site-specific risk assessment Identify the required control measures to maintain a safe working environment
Identify the risks of excavating near to underground services, and the safe digging practices that should be adopted	Monitor and maintain the position and condition of services to ensure working practices within the work area avoid damage or disturbance