NRSWA Unit S1 (was Unit 10) Signing, Lighting and Guarding - Open Course
Open courses
From £135 + VAT
Traditional classroom available UK wide
Who should attend a Supervisor Signing, Lighting and Guarding Open Couse?
If you supervise your colleagues setting up Signing, Lighting and Guarding, then you need a NRSWA Unit S1 (was Unit 10) course. Once completed, candidates can supervise the setting out of traffic lights, signs cones and barriers in compliance with NRSWA.
The New Roads and Street Works Act requires that anyone who executes, works for, or on behalf of, a utility company is qualified for the activities being carried out.
If you physically set up Signing, Lighting and Guarding equipment yourself, you will need the NRSWA Unit O1 (previously the Unit 2 course).
NRSWA Supervisor Signing, Lighting and Guarding Open Course - Key Information
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1 or 2-Day course (depending on location)
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Suitable course for those only supervising the set up of signing, lighting and guarding for Streetworks
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Assessment & Certificate included in the course price
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Multiple choice, end of unit assessment
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No formal entry requirements to enrol
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Your NRSWA card is valid for 5 years
NRSWA Unit S1 Signing, Lighting and Guarding Course Details
On receiving payment for your NRSWA Supervisor Signing, Lighting and Guarding Course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:
- The dates of your chosen course (The S1 course runs over 1 or 2 days)
- Course start times at the venue (This is usually 8am or 8:30am)
- Address of your chosen venue
- Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course, such as a physical disability, or a learning or reading difficulty
You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.
Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.
NRSWA S1 Signing, Lighting and Guarding Course Content
Understand how to monitor a work site survey and then be able to monitor a work site survey
- Define the requirements of the Code of Practice and H&S in respect of surveying a work site
- State planning needs for footways, traffic lanes and safety zones ensuring they meet the needs of the site location, site vehicle traffic including any plant or machinery, pedestrians and site workers and the needs of the highway authority or the road
- Define how to minimise the disruption to traffic whilst at the same time planning provision of footways, safety zones and traffic lanes and ensure safe passage for pedestrians
- Carry out a risk assessment specific to the site in accordance with the current H&S regulations and codes of practice to determine what is needed in the way of footways, traffic lanes, working areas and space and safety zones
- Check for issues with any planned provision that arise from planned provision arising from the site survey and confirm any appropriate action needed
- Ensure that the planned provision provides adequate coverage to keep people, vehicles and plant in the working area and vicinity safe
- State the planning requirements for the provision of vehicles and plant within the confines of the working area ensuring that it is adequate for safe passage through the site, traffic lanes, advanced signing, type and volume of traffic and for work being carried out near tramways and railway crossings
- List the issues that can arise with plans once the site survey has been completed and the appropriate action to be taken to resolve them
- State the appropriate site conditions for the use of Stop/Go, priority signing and give and take systems
- List the conditions and limitations for using the ‘Stop Works’ sign
- Define the suitable circumstances for using mobile and short-duration works
Understand how to monitor, and monitor the protection of pedestrians, vehicle traffic and site personnel
- State the PPE needed to meet the job requirements and ensure that correct PPE is selected
- Define the factors that govern the provision of safety zones, traffic lanes, footways and liaise with the highway authority when this is needed
- Evaluate the provision for controlling the movement of pedestrians, vehicles and plant within the work area that is enclosed to keep them safe and minimise any delay and inconvenience and make adequate safety provisions
- Ensure the equipment selected meets the site location requirements and any special considerations of the site as well as inspections of equipment are completed before it is used
- State how the equipment selected meets the needs of the site location and any special considerations that must be taken into account such as safe passage of pedestrians and users who would be considered vulnerable, minimising disruption to ensure the safety of traffic and any site-specific hazards to take into account
- Identify the specified sequences for positioning and removal of equipment and monitor that the positioning and removal of the equipment is completed to the specified sequences
- Define and check potential problems with protecting pedestrians, traffic or those working at the site and instigate the appropriate action to resolve the problem
- List the issues that can arise with plans once the site survey has been completed and the appropriate action to be taken to resolve them
Understand how to monitor, and monitor the provision of portable traffic signals and Stop/Go traffic controls
- State the specification which is used to identify if the portable traffic signalling equipment is suitable for use and how to check for any problems
- Verify any appropriate action needed to rectify problems with portable traffic signals or Stop/Go traffic controls
- Define how the site location needs will affect the position of signals and when the relevant highway authority needs to be informed or consulted
- Explain how traffic conditions at particular times or circumstances will affect the adjustments of signal controls
- Identify the requirements for the dismantling, installation and removal of portable traffic signals and Stop/Go controls
Understand how to monitor, safety on site
- Define the purpose of a risk assessment specific to the site and ensure that the risk has been completed
- State the H&S site operation needs when working at or near a railway, mobile and short works and the failure of temporary traffic lights
- Monitor that the site is operating in accordance with the H&S considerations of the site
- Describe safe working practices on site and ensure that these are followed in line with current and relevant specifications
- State potential risks to the safety of the site, be able to check for these risks confirm and establish the appropriate action needed to solve the risks
Equipment to bring on the day
You will be learning on a live site during your course. Therefore, you will be required to wear protective clothing. Requirements vary by location, and some centres can be more accommodating but typically you are required to bring:
- Fluorescent Jacket Long-sleeve
- Overalls/Work Clothes (shorts not allowed)
- Gloves
- Safety Boots
- Waterproof Clothing
- Goggles
- Hard Hat
If you do not have access to any of this equipment/clothing please let us know, call or chat with our team and they will be happy to advise you.
You will be asked to provide photo ID on your course, such as a passport or driver’s license, please bring this with you.
Assessment and Certification
You will complete an assessment consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions with 45 minutes in which to answer them. You will pass the unit if you achieve a score of 80% or more.
Successful completion of the NRSWA Supervisor Signing, Lighting and Guarding training course results in you gaining a City & Guild, SQA or CABWI (location dependant) certificate and a Street works card or ‘Ticket’ valid for 5 years.
NRSWA training courses are mainly practical, but you will have some written work.
You can prepare for your NRSWA Streetworks course by trying our practice quiz using the link below.
Entry Requirements & Special Considerations
There are no formal entry requirements to complete NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding training. However, you must be literate and able to read and write in English in order to understand the course content and complete the exam successfully.
Different awarding bodies for NRSWA qualifications have different rules about special considerations for delegates:
The delegate must be literate and be able to read and write in English – SQA Awarding Body
The delegate can have a reader this would be the trainer or a member of staff at the training school – City and Guilds Awarding Body
If you have any questions or concerns regarding support during the course, please contact our team.
Courses related to NRSWA S1 Signing, Lighting and Guarding
View other courses below related to the supervisor signing. lighting and guarding course, including the operative equivalent and reassessment courses:
NRSWA O1 Signing, Lighting and Guarding
This course is for Operatives who will be actively setting up the signing, lighting and guarding for street works.
NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding Reassessment
You need to renew your signing, lighting and guarding qualification every 5 years to be able to work on the highways.
NRSWA LA (Location and Avoidance)
One of the Streetworks key certificates, location and avoidance training is required for anyone excavating the highways.
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