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This course includes identifying hazards and risks on the route, engaging with accredited road marshals, and using a recognised system for safe engagement with other road users during an event.

The finer details

Session 1 will check the vehicle to be used and the skills of the rider with 4 assessed bike handling tasks.

Session 2 is classroom-based session looking at the legislation for stopping traffic, engaging with accredited marshals and health and safety.

Session 3 looks the Caterpillar system of moto marshalling.

Session 4 is a theoretical and practical process to recce a route for an event.

Session 5 is a practical assessment of bike handling skills and the effective use of the caterpillar system to provide a safe passage for a road-based event.

Delivery method

Classroom and practical

Course description:

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Who should attend?

Attendees who would benefit from this course would be keen motorcyclists who have or are interested in carrying out the role of a moto marshal during road-based events such as cycling, running events or charity ride outs. This course will appeal to anyone who organises or takes part in an event that requires a group of moto marshals to ride in a safe and recognised process to assist in the safe delivery of a road-based event.

What will be covered?

At the end of the training the participants will be able to:

  1. Outline road safety requirements for their vehicle prior to taking on the role of a Moto Marshal.
  2. Demonstrate safe procedures when handling a motorcycle in a variety of assessed scenarios.
  3. Discuss the Health and Safety requirements for safe deployment at an event.
  4. Describe how to safely risk assess an event route and the requirement for a route Recce.
  5. Outline how moto marshals will interact with accredited marshals and other stewards at an event.
  6. Demonstrate safe use of the ‘Caterpillar’ system as a team member whilst using the correct radio protocols to be used during an event.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learning through successful completion and implementation of the approved system for an event route by a qualified motorcycle assessor.
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