NRSWA Unit S1 (was unit 10) Signing, Lighting and Guarding Course £180

Supervisor Signing, Lighting, and Guarding Course (Unit S1)

Are you a streetworks supervisor looking to add another skillset? If so, this course could be for you. Taking you through everything to do with signing, lighting, and guarding from a supervisor’s standpoint, it’ll ensure you’re effectively able to oversee work and protect the safety of workers and the public.

Previously known as Unit 10, this course is fully compliant with all aspects of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. Upon completion, you’ll receive your SWQR card, valid for 5 years.

To find out more about this supervisor’s course, please get in touch today. You can call us on 01234 604151 or email us via office@cpts.uk.

Please note, this is a course for streetworks supervisors, or those looking to become a streetworks supervisor. If you’d like the operative’s version of the course, Unit O1, please click here.

What You’ll Learn in This Course

During this course, you’ll learn a huge amount, with everything packed into 1 day. Some of the most important subjects we’ll cover are:

• Understanding the legalities of signing, lighting, and guarding, as laid out in the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
• Setting up temporary traffic control safely and effectively.
• Using and positioning traffic signs, barriers, traffic cones, and traffic signals.
• Carrying out risk assessments on site.
• Understanding the principles of Chapter 8 signage.
• Identifying incorrect and unsafe setups.
• Monitoring and documenting compliance.

By the time you’ve finished this NRSWA course, you’ll have all the knowledge needed to properly supervise signing, lighting, and guarding on public highways. What’s more, you’ll have acquired an important new skill, which will make you more attractive to any potential employer.

Who is This Course For?

This course is suitable for two types of students:

• Current supervisors who are looking to gain more knowledge and qualifications.
• Prospective supervisors who are keen to gain qualifications that will help them progress within the field.

We teach students from a wide range of professions, including construction, local government, and utilities. Essentially, if you’re going to be supervising the deployment of signage, lighting, and barriers on a public highway, you must have this qualification to comply with the law.

Why Choose CPTS for Your Training?

At CPTS, we offer some of the highest-quality teaching in the UK. This is because we employ many exceptional instructors who not only know how to teach the theory but also have real-world experience in street works, meaning they understand how everything works in practice.

We pair these fantastic instructors with a modern training centre, equipped with everything needed to learn signing, lighting, and barriers in a practical, hands-on fashion. But don’t worry if you can’t get to our base in Wellingborough for training – we also teach this course elsewhere in the UK, plus we offer on-site training for teams.

We also keep our prices affordable, so everyone can get the training they need to move forward in their profession. Plus, the cost includes ongoing support – if you ever need us after you’ve qualified, you can contact us, and we’ll happily give you advice.

Book Your Training Today

Are you looking to learn more about supervising signage, lighting, and guarding during streetworks? If so, this course is the place to start, offering a complete overview of the topic, in line with all parts of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.

To find out more or to book your place on a course, please get in touch today. You can call us on 01234 604151 or email us via office@cpts.uk.

Supervisor Signage, Lighting, and Guarding FAQs

Is this course the same as Unit 10?

Yes, this is the same course as Unit 10. It was renamed, but the course content remained largely the same.

Is this course mandatory?

If you want to supervise the setting up of signage, lighting, and guarding on public roads, you must have completed this course.

Do I receive a qualification after attending this course?

Assuming you pass your assessment, you’ll receive an SWQR card, and you’ll be added to the SWQR database. Your card and place on the database are valid for 5 years. After this, you’ll need to requalify to continue supervising signage, lighting, and guarding.

Is this course offered near me?

We run this course at our training centre in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. However, we also regularly offer this course at various other locations nationwide, plus we can provide on-site training for teams. Get in touch to find out more.

How long does this course last?

This course takes place over 1 day. During this day, you’ll receive all the required training, plus you’ll undergo an assessment to ensure you have understood the important information taught in the course.