NRSWA Unit S1 (was Unit 10) Signing, Lighting and Guarding

NRSWA Supervisor Signing, Lighting and Guarding

The NRSWA Unit S1 (was Unit 10) is a 1 day course. Once completed, candidates are certified to supervise the setting out of traffic lights, signs, cones and barriers in compliance with NRSWA.

If you physically set up Signing, Lighting and Guarding equipment yourself, you will need the NRSWA Unit 01 (previously the Unit 2 course).

Quick Course Overview

You will be taught how to:

• Understand how to monitor, and monitor, a survey completed on site.
• Understand how to monitor, and monitor, the protection on pedestrians, vehicle traffic and site workers.
• Understand how to monitor, and monitor, the provision of portable traffic signals and Stop/Go traffic control.
• Understand how to monitor, and monitor, safety on site.

Assessment

• You will assessed through observations and the completion of a multiple choice exam.

Nationwide Training Courses

We run Unit S1 courses at training centres across the UK, view our upcoming courses to find your nearest venue and book your course.

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You will be taught how to:

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 determined what is needed in the way of footways, traffic lanes, working are and space and safety zones
• Check for issues with any planned provision that arise from the 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 for 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 practises 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 and confirm establish the appropriate action needed to solve the risks

Assessment

• Practical observations made by the assessor
• Completion of a multiple-choice knowledge examination

The NRSWA Unit S1 course is a 1 day course for street works Supervisors, if you are an Operator completing works carried out on the roads, then you will need the Unit O1 course.

On receiving payment for your NRSWA Unit S1 course, an email with your 'course joining instructions' is sent to you.
This documents includes the following details:

• The date of your chosen course
• Course start time at the venue
• 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

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
• Ear Defenders
• Goggles
• Hard Hat
• FFP3 Dust Mask

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 driving license, please bring this with you.

Course start time

NRSWA courses usually have a start time of between 8am and 8:30am

Special Considerations

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.

Please download the course overview below, easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like an overview sent to you, please fill out the form and a brochure will be with you within a couple of working days.

Aberdeenshire

Off of the A90 in Laurencekirk is the location of our Aberdeenshire training centre. It is close to local amenities as well as only a 10 minute walk from Laurencekirk train station.

Bedlington, Northumberland

In between the A1 and A189 north of Newcastle is where our Northumberland training centre is located. A great location for NRWSA courses, but only accessible by car.

Bedworth Coventry

This training centre is located on the outskirts of Bedworth, off of the M6 and A444. A great location for NRWSA courses, but only accessible by car.

Bighton Hill, Hampshire

Our Hampshire training venue is located East of Winchester off the A31. Accessible only by car but a great location for NRSWA courses.

Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire

Just North of the town of Bilsthorpe lies our Nottinghamshire training venue. It is a short drive to local amenities in the town from this location.

Birmingham (B27)

The first of two training centres in the Birmingham area, just a short walk from Olton train station and surrounded by local amenities for refreshments and lunch.

Birmingham (Midlands)

The second of two training centres in the Birmingham area in West Bromwich, connected to local bus routes and a short walk from Sandwell & Dudley train station, surrounded by local amenities for refreshments and lunch.

Brentwood

Our training centre in Brentwood, Essex offers a full range of NRSWA courses, located just off of the A127 and just a short drive from the M25.

Bristol

Located just off of the M5 East of the village of Falfield is our Bristol venue. Accessible only by car but a great location for NRSWA courses. There is one Café located a short walk from the venue.

Caldicot, South Wales

North of the village of Caldicot off of the M48 is our South Wales NRSWA training venue. It is a short drive to shops and local amenities for lunch in the town of Caldicot.

Chelmsford, Essex

Our Chelmsford venue is off of the A12 towards to village of West Hanngingfield. Accessible only by car but a great location for NRSWA courses.

Codford, Warminister

Next to the River Wylye in the village of Codford lies our Warminister training centre. Accessible only by car but a great location for NRSWA courses, a few cafes are in the area as is a small petrol station.

Corby, Northampton

South of the town of Corby is where our Northampton training venue is located. It is a short drive from Corby train station and the town's local shops and supermarkets.

Derby

A short walk from Derby's Peartree train station is our NRSWA training venue. Close to shops and local amenities for lunch.

Doncaster

Our Doncaster training venue is off of the A631 West of the town of Gainsborough. Only a short drive from this town and its amenities.

Eastleigh, Hampshire

North of Southampton airport off of the M3 in Colden Common is where our Hampshire NRSWA training venue is located. Accessible only by car but a great location for NRSWA courses.

Edinburgh

Located off of the M8 on the route between Glasgow and Edinburgh, is the location of this training centre. Easily accessible from the M8 and other major routes.

Edinburgh, West Lothian

Located off of the M8 right in the middle of the route between Glasgow and Edinburgh, is the location of the West Lothian training centre. Easily accessible from the M8 and other major routes.

Farnham, Surrey

Our NRSWA training centre in Farnham is South of the village of Fleet, lying in-between the M3 and A31.

Gillingham, Kent

Lying south of the town of Chatham off of the M2 is our Kent NRSWA venue. Accessible only by car but a great location for NRSWA courses.

Horsham, West Sussex

Our training centre is based in Horsham, offer a full range of NRSWA units which are accredited by CABWI. The training centre is located just east of the A24 in Broadbridge Heath.

Kent, Westerham

Off of the M25, Clacket Lane services is the location of our Kent NRSWA training centre. Accessible only by car but a great location for NRSWA courses.

Lancashire

This training venue is located on the outskirts of the town of Leyland, next to the M6.

Liverpool

Our training centre in Liverpool offers a full range of NRSWA training courses. Located in the middle of the M58, M62 and M6, it has great transfer links.

Manchester

Our training centre is in Bury, Manchester. Close to local amenities and on local bus routes.

Newcastle

Our training centre in Jarrow, Newcastle offers NRSWA open courses, just a short journey (2.9 miles) from Fellgate station or (6.48 miles) from Heworth.

Nottingham

Our training centre in Nottingham offers a full range of NRSWA units. Located East off of the M1 before the M1 and A38 meet.

Pulborough, West Sussex

Further south than our other West Sussex venue, Pulborough is a 30 minute drive from the seaside town of Worthing.

Rainham, Essex

Located off of the A13 and a short drive from the M25 in Rainham is the location of another of our Essex venues.

Somerset

Our training centre in Somerset is based in Woolverton, just off of the A36, which is south of the city of Bath.

Tadley, Hampshire

The second of two venues in Hampshire, this training location is north of the town of Tadley. A short drive will take you to the town's amenities and local services.

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

A short drive from the M1 or a 30 minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate train station, is where our NRSWA training venue in Yorkshire is found. The venue is on the outskirts of city and easily accessible by car.

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

East of Northampton in Wellingborough is where this training centre is located. Accessible only by car but a great location for NRSWA courses.

Wickford, Essex

Wickford is located between the A127 and A130, easily accessible from the M25 and other major routes in and around Essex.

Wokingham

Located on the outskirts of Reading in Wokingham, this NRSWA training venue is located where the M4 and A329(M) meet. This venue is easily accessibly by car from the surrounding towns and cities, including Slough, Maidenhead and Basingstoke.