NRSWA Unit O1 (was unit 2) Signing, Lighting and Guarding Course £180

NRSWA Operatives Signing, Lighting, and Guarding Course (Unit O1)

The signing, lighting, and guarding course for operatives – formally known as Unit O1 and previously known as Unit 2 – is recommended training for anyone setting up signage, lighting, and guarding on a streetworks site.

Run over 1 day, this NRSWA course is suitable for students of all levels and is designed to show you how to install signage, lighting, and guarding on a site, as well as ensure you understand the legal aspects of installing these vital site features.

The CPTS signing, lighting, and guarding course for operatives meets all the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and is accepted by employers throughout the UK.

To find out more about the NRSWA signing, lighting, and guarding course, or to book a place on an upcoming course, please get in touch today. You can call us on 01234 604151 or email via office@cpts.uk.

Please note: this course is not intended for supervisors. If you’re a supervisor looking to take the S1 signing, lighting, and guarding course, please click here.

What You’ll Learn on the Signing, Lighting, and Guarding Course

We cram a huge amount of learning into this 1-day course, ensuring students leave with a complete understanding of this important subject. On our signing, lighting, and guarding course, you’ll learn:

• The legal requirements of signing, lighting, and guarding, as defined in the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
• How to select, place, and remove road signs, traffic cones, portable lights, and safety barriers.
• How to meet the requirements laid down in Chapter 8, which governs the visibility of road and maintenance vehicles.
• How the site’s location affects how you’ll set up signage, lighting, and guarding.
• How to conduct risk assessments and respond to changing site conditions.

While some of the topics might seem obvious, we delve into them in depth, ensuring you have a real understanding not only of how to set up correctly, but also of why it matters so much. This will make you a more effective and safer team member and more attractive to potential employers.

Who is This Course For?

This course is intended for operatives working on sites where they’re required to place road signs, barriers, lamps, cones, and other equipment. It is not designed for supervisors – we offer a separate course for those supervising streetworks.

This course is highly beneficial for workers from several industries, including construction, utilities, and telecommunications. Essentially, if you work on a public highway for any reason, this signing, lighting, and guarding training could be perfect for you.

There’s no requirement to have any SWQR certification in place before taking this course. However, some familiarity with streetworks or traffic control will be helpful.

Why Choose CPTS for Signing, Lighting, and Guarding Training?

We offer an exceptionally detailed look into signing, lighting, and guarding, not only teaching you how to set up equipment properly, but also why. We also offer hands-on learning, which is a more effective method of learning for most students.

Our instructors are exceptional teachers, but they also have real experience working on sites. This intrinsic understanding of streetworks allows them to deliver the most effective training possible. You’ll also receive support before and after the course, should you have any questions.

We also have an incredible training centre, located in Northamptonshire. It’s equipped with all the latest equipment you’ll need to learn in the most effective way, plus it’s spacious and comfortable, with all the facilities you could need. If you can’t make it to Northamptonshire, we also offer our streetworks signing, lighting, and guarding course for operatives in several other locations around the country.

Sign Up for the Operative Signing, Lighting, and Guarding Course Today

The signing, lighting, and guarding course for operatives is a fantastic option if you’re looking to further your streetworks career. Plus, you’ll be more educated in several vital aspects of streetwork, ensuring any site you’re working on is safer for you, your colleagues, and the public.

To book your place on an upcoming NRSWA signing, lighting, and guarding course, please get in touch today. You can call on 01234 604151 or email via office@cpts.uk.

Signing, Lighting, and Guarding Course FAQs

How long does the NRSWA signing, lighting, and guarding course last?

This course runs over 1 day. During this day, you’ll receive training, plus you’ll undergo oral, practical, and written assessments.

Will I get a qualification after this course?

Yes, you will receive an SWQR card and be added to the SWQR database. Your SWQR registration will be valid for 5 years, after which you’ll need to undergo reassessment.

Is there an NRSWA signing, lighting, and guarding course near me?

We run most of our NRSWA signing, lighting, and guarding courses at our venue in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. However, we also regularly offer courses in other parts of the country, plus we provide on-site training for groups.

Do I need this qualification to set up signs, lighting, and barriers?

Yes, you must hold this qualification to legally place signs, cones, barriers, and lighting on public roads.

Is this course the same as Unit 2?

Yes, this course is the same as Unit 2. The name was changed to Unit O1 during updates to the NRSWA framework.