NRSWA Signing, Lighting & Guarding

• General Understanding: Gain a foundational understanding of the basic principles of the NRSW Act 1991 and the standards prescribed by City and Guilds.
• Traffic Control Measures: Equip participants with the knowledge to identify and correctly use traffic control measures.
• Operatives: Teach operatives the skills necessary to erect and dismantle signing, guarding, and lighting safely and in accordance with the Code of Practice.
• Supervisors: Enable supervisors to effectively monitor the process of erecting and dismantling signing, lighting, and guarding, ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice.

The course curriculum covers a broad range of topics essential for effective signing, lighting, and guarding in road works:

• New Roads and Street Works Act 1991: Detailed overview of the act to ensure legal compliance in all road and street works.
• Code of Practice for Safety at Road and Street Works (Red Book): Comprehensive review of safety standards and procedures to be adhered to.
• Basic Principles of Signing, Lighting, and Guarding: Fundamental concepts and methodologies for effective implementation.
• Traffic Control Measures: Insight into various traffic control measures, including the use of portable traffic lights.
• Portable Traffic Lights: Training in the deployment and operation of portable traffic lights for safe and efficient traffic management.
• Pedestrian Diversions: Strategies for managing pedestrian diversions to ensure public safety during road works.
• Practical Use of Equipment: Hands-on experience with equipment used in signing, lighting, and guarding, enhancing practical skills.

Upon successful completion of the NRSWA Unit 102/110 course in Signing, Lighting, and Guarding, participants receive a certification that acknowledges their proficiency in these critical areas of road and street works. This certification serves as a formal recognition of their understanding and practical skills in the implementation of signing, lighting, and guarding, in compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Code of Practice. To obtain this certification, participants must demonstrate their competence through both theoretical knowledge and practical application, assessed during the course. The certification is particularly essential for Operatives and Supervisors in the field, as it validates their ability to safely and effectively manage traffic control measures in road works. Holding this certification is not only a testament to the individual’s skill and expertise but also ensures adherence to legal and safety standards, which is paramount in maintaining public safety and efficient traffic management during road and street works operations.