SA023 - Banksman - Ground Support Person
This accreditation provides learners with an essential foundation in relevant matters of providing Banksman Ground Support Person for Elevating Platform and Mobile Elevating Work Platform. It is suitable for learners who already work in the construction or utilities industries or learners looking to work in construction or the utilities. This accreditation 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.
Description
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 overall extent of 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.
Prerequisites
This course is available to anyone over the age of 18. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres must ensure potential learners suitability for this course and identify any specific needs/reasonable adjustments that may be required.
PPE
Mandatory PPE - Please note without the correct PPE candidates could be refused onto the event and charges will still apply.
Hi-Vis Clothing
Safety Boots (with defined heel)
Safety Helmet (with 4 point chin strap)
Gloves
Eye shields