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NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding (Supervisor)

£185 +VAT
Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
In-Person
Location:
Stoneleigh Park
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Course Overview

The NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding (Supervisors) Course (Unit S1, formerly Unit 10) provides supervisors with the knowledge and competency required to effectively monitor operatives who are responsible for setting out temporary traffic management systems on public highways.

This course focuses on the supervisory responsibilities outlined in the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991 and the associated Code of Practice. Delegates will learn how to assess work sites, identify hazards, review traffic control layouts, and ensure operatives are implementing signing, lighting, and guarding safely and correctly.

Unlike the operative course, supervisors are not required to physically set out the equipment themselves. Instead, the emphasis is on overseeing, guiding, and ensuring compliance to maintain the safety of the workforce and the public.

This course is essential for supervisors overseeing street works activities where temporary traffic management systems are used, ensuring sites meet current standards and legal requirements.

Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
In-Person
Location:
Stoneleigh Park
£185 +VAT
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Certification Awarded

Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) card

Valid for

Five Years

Awarding Body

Who should Attend This Course

This course is designed for Supervisors who need to monitor the erection of signing, lighting, and guarding for work on the roadways and highways.

Prerequisites

What To Have With You To Attend The Course

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Assessment

Delegates will undergo both theoretical and practical assessments to evaluate their understanding and supervisory skills.

Course Content

By the end of the course, supervisors will be able to confidently monitor, assess, and guide operatives in the safe installation of signing, lighting, and guarding systems.

NRSWA Legislation & Responsibilities

  • Understand the key principles of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA)
  • Interpret National Occupational Standards relating to temporary traffic management
  • Recognise legal responsibilities when supervising street works activities

Site Safety & Risk Assessment

  • Identify hazards and evaluate risks associated with highway working
  • Determine when additional protective measures or alternative layouts are required
  • Ensure operatives maintain safe working practices throughout the job

Monitoring Traffic Management Setups

  • Assess the suitability and accuracy of traffic control systems installed by operatives
  • Identify incorrect, unsafe, or non-compliant layouts and provide corrective instruction
  • Monitor the safe use of signing, lighting, and guarding equipment

Guidance & Communication

  • Direct operatives in selecting appropriate traffic control measures
  • Provide clear instructions to ensure compliance with the Code of Practice
  • Maintain effective communication with the workforce and site management teams

Equipment Knowledge

  • Understand the function and safe operation of traffic control equipment such as:
    • Signs and guarding equipment
    • Portable traffic lights
    • Stop/go boards
  • Confidently evaluate whether equipment is being used correctly and safely

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an operative to take the NRSWA signing lighting and guarding Supervisor course?
No. Supervisors do not need to carry out the physical work themselves. This course focuses on the monitoring and assessing of operatives for legal compliance and safety.

Is this course accredited?
Yes. The training is fully accredited under the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR), and successful candidates will receive an SWQR card valid for five years.

How long does the supervisor training take?
This is typically a one-day course, depending on prior knowledge, and includes theory-based learning and assessment.

What certification will I receive?
Delegates who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Unit S1 (Supervisor: Monitoring signing, lighting, and guarding) certificate, along with an SWQR ID card showing this unit.

Can this course be taken alongside operative units?
Yes, but the content is tailored specifically to supervisory responsibilities. Those wishing to carry out works should complete the NRSWA Operative Signing, Lighting and Guarding (Unit O1) instead or as a joint course.

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