NRSWA Signing Lighting & Guarding Operative
Course Description
This course is designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to
successfully sign, light and guard a work site. The candidate will be able to survey the work site to put in place suitable provision for the site location requirements, ensuring the safe passage of pedestrians and site personnel, the safety of vehicular traffic, provision for any special needs, including cyclists and horse riders, and provision for vehicles and plant in the working area. They will be able to put in place suitable equipment to protect pedestrians, vehicular traffic and site personnel, and will be able to provide and control portable traffic signals and Stop/Go traffic control in line with site location requirements and traffic conditions.
The course can be completed as an operative or supervisor.
Curriculum
Modules include:
- Understanding Legislation
- Managing Hazards and Risks
- Selection of Equipment
- Traffic controls including Temporary Traffic Lights
- Site Layouts
- Monitoring Activities
Qualifications
Assessment & Qualifications
Assessment is via a multiple choice test paper and practical assessment.
Qualification is issued via CABWI in certificate form and subsequently via SWQR with an ID Card. The lead times on these documents vary. Two headshot photograph, completed test paper and pre course questionnaire must be submitted for registration to occur.
Qualification lasts 5 years