TSCO Training Course

• Understanding the Role of TSCO: Gain a thorough understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and powers of a Traffic Safety & Control Officer.
• Legislation and Knowledge: Familiarize with key legislations like the Highways Act 1980 and the Traffic Management Act 2004, and acquire essential TSCO knowledge.
• Record Keeping: Learn the importance and methods of efficient TSCO record keeping.
• Planning and Controlling Works: Master the skills needed for planning and controlling works, including dealing with TTROs, road space, and reviewing TM Method Statements.
• Emergency Planning and Liaison: Develop skills in emergency planning, dealing with incidents, and coordinating rolling blocks.

• The Traffic Safety & Control Officer Role: Detailed insight into the functions and responsibilities of a TSCO.
• Legislation Overview: Highways Act 1980, Traffic Management Act 2004.
• Planning and Controlling Works: Handling TTROs, road space, RCC’s, VMS Signs, assessing work site activities, and enforcing TTRO.
• Emergency Planning and Liaison: Managing emergency routes, incident handling, emergency traffic management, and reporting.
• Communication and Enforcement: Effective communication with relevant parties and enforcement of traffic management plans.

• Assessment: End of course examination with a requirement of a 75% pass mark.
• Certification: Successful candidates receive a Lantra Awards certificate and an application form for a TSCO Card.
• Additional Qualifications for Registration as TSCO: Candidates must also possess a full First Aid at Work Certificate and a recognised Health and Safety Qualification (e.g., 2 Day Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme). A 12AB Foreman qualification (either registration card or certificate of attendance) is also necessary.

The Traffic Safety and Control Officers Training Course is an integral step for professionals aiming to register as TSCOs. It ensures that candidates are not only well-versed in theoretical aspects of traffic management and safety but are also capable of applying these skills in real-world scenarios, thereby contributing significantly to road safety and efficient traffic control.