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Excavation Marshall – Banksperson Training (NPORS N027)
Ensure excavation work is carried out safely and in compliance with current legislation with our NPORS N027 Excavation Marshall – Banksperson course, delivered exclusively on your site to reflect real working conditions and reduce disruption.
This nationally recognised course is designed for personnel responsible for guiding excavation operations, protecting underground services and maintaining safe digging practices across construction, utilities, highways and civil engineering environments.
Who Is This Course For?
Excavation marshall / banksperson operatives
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Groundworkers and excavation teams
Utilities and highways operatives
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Supervisors responsible for excavation safety
Anyone required to assist or control excavation activities
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Suitable for novice, refresher and experienced workers.
Course Overview – NPORS N027
The NPORS N027 Excavation Marshall – Banksperson course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely support excavation operations and reduce the risk of damage to underground services. The course focuses on hazard awareness, communication with machine operators and the implementation of safe digging practices.
Delivered on the client’s site, the course includes both theoretical instruction and practical assessment, ensuring learners can demonstrate correct positioning, effective communication, service identification and compliance with HSE guidance, including HSG47 and current UK health and safety legislation.
What You Will Learn
Health, Safety & Legislation
Roles, responsibilities and legal duties
Health & Safety at Work Act and PUWER requirements
HSG47 guidance for avoiding danger from underground services
Risks associated with electricity, gas, water and telecommunications
Excavation & Equipment Knowledge
Understanding excavation hazards and proximity risks
Method statements, risk assessments and permits to work
PPE selection and maintenance
Colour coding and identification of underground services
Safe Operation
Pre-excavation checks and area preparation
Agreeing hand signals and emergency procedures
Safe positioning of the excavation marshall / banksperson
Safe digging practices and exploratory techniques
Protecting exposed services and exclusion zones
End-of-shift checks, backfilling and site security
Course Duration & Certification
Duration: 1 Day
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Maximum Ratio: 6 people per day (EWT)
Certification: NPORS Certificate / Operator Card (where applicable)
On-Site Delivery
​Training is delivered at your premises, using live excavation environments where possible, ensuring relevance to your site conditions, equipment and risk controls.
Book This Course
​Contact us today to book NPORS N027 Excavation Marshall – Banksperson Training delivered on your site.
