It is envisaged by the end of the course candidates will be able to summarise the requirements of the NRSW Act 1991, select appropriate personal protective and safety equipment as required to carry out street works signing, lighting and guarding activities, perform duties of the unit and/or qualification as prescribed by SQA standards in-line with current legislation, and ACOP where applicable and provide a safe working environment for themselves and others
Course Content
Understand the safety implications of carrying out Streetworks, with particular reference to the protection of persons engaged on the works and avoidance of danger to the general public.
Appreciate the need to maintain the free movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the site, if the works are to comply with the restrictions imposed by the works and the adoption of safe working practices.
Demonstrate the correct layout of appropriate signs, barriers, lamps, warning notices etc in compliance with the relevant advisory documents.
Recognise conditions that may necessitate the introduction of special measures such as the installation of portable traffic signals, traffic diversion, road closure etc.
Maintain the correct operation of portable traffic signals and reposition equipment as work.
Accreditation
Street Works Qualifications Register
Duration
1 Day
Prerequisites
N/A
Cost
£245.00+vat per candidate All prices are plus VAT
Training Location
Luton, Coventry, Barnsley and at site throughout the UK
