NHSS 12C Supervisor Training

Upon completion of the NHSS 12C Supervisor course, participants will:

• Gain an understanding of National Highway Sector Schemes and general health and safety practices applicable to traffic management.
• Become familiar with the essential reference documentation related to mobile lane closure techniques.
• Learn to conduct pre-works checks on mobile lane closure block vehicles, ensuring all equipment is ready and safe for operation.
• Acquire the skills to conduct effective pre-works briefings for mobile lane closure teams.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of mobile lane closure supervisors, ensuring efficient and safe operation of mobile lane closures.
• Master the practical techniques and principles involved in mobile lane closures, enhancing their capability to oversee such operations successfully.

The course will cover a wide array of topics, including:

• Quality assurance and the importance of adhering to National Highway Sector Schemes.
• Training and assessment requirements for individuals overseeing mobile lane closures.
• Health and safety legislation relevant to traffic management on motorways and high-speed dual carriageways.
• Comprehensive review of reference documentation for mobile lane closure techniques.
• Detailed guidance on conducting risk assessments and creating method statements.
• Specifications for vehicles and equipment used in mobile lane closures, along with maintenance protocols.
• Communication roles and responsibilities, including the importance of traffic counts, briefings, and debriefings.
• Techniques for handling accidents and emergencies, and the use of impact protection vehicles for operations beyond mobile lane closures.

To be eligible for certification, participants must:

• Be currently employed and required by their employer to undertake mobile lane closure operations on motorways and high-speed dual carriageways.
• For office-based 12C planning officers (AQP), this course is mandatory.
• Participants must be registered with Lantra as a NHSS 12C Operative (with or without hard shoulders) as a minimum requirement unless they are aiming for the 12C Planning Officer Non-Supervisor role.
• Completion of the course, including passing the end-of-course test, will certify participants as competent in supervising mobile lane closure operations, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and compliance with sector schemes and health and safety legislation.