Duration: 1 day

Suitable for: Managers, clients, those in overseeing organisations and contractors in public lighting, signs, traffic signals and/or other Highway Electrical specialist areas

Course Aim: This course aims to provide suitably qualified employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector the underpinning skills required to understand and use equipment to avoid danger from underground services. Additionally, this course aims to provide sufficient knowledge to undertake the Assessment for Unit 1 of the NRSWA 1991.

Course Objectives

On completion of the course learners will be able to

• Identify associated Hazards.
• Identify a Safe System of work.
• Demonstrate the correct location of services using Site Drawings
• Identify underground services
• State the need for Underground Service Avoidance
• Demonstrate the correct use of underground services drawings
• Demonstrate the correct use of the Cable Avoidance Tool.
• Demonstrate the correct use of the Generator and Ancillary equipment.
• State the need for Safe Excavation/digging

Duration: 4 Hours

This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with an understanding and awareness of the control of substances which are hazardous; their individual and collective responsibilities under organisational and legislative policies.

Assessment: A summative assessment will follow the completion of this course or group of courses.

Objectives:

On completion of the course learners will:

• Identify substances likely to cause harm.
• Follow COSHH assessment instructions.
• Identify the required PPE correctly.
• Identify actions before using substances.
• Identify the measures required to ensure the safety of employees and the general public.
• Explain actions required on contact with substances.

Course Topics:

• Identification markings.
• Other potentially hazardous substances covered by legislation other than COSHH (e.g. asbestos, lead)
• How substances enter the body
• Assessment Sheets.
• Reducing the Risk.
• The Management role and responsibilities.
• The COSHH assessor role and responsibilities.
• The Users role and responsibilities.
• First Aid actions.

Practical:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience.

Duration: 4 Hours

Suitable for: Operatives and contractors in Highway Electrical works, including public lighting, signs, traffic signals and/or other Highway Electrical specialist areas who may as part of their duties need to carry out correct methods of handling a range of hand held tools including Hand Held Drills/Screwdrivers

Course Aim: This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector the underpinning skills required to identify associated hand and power tools hazards and risks and the correct use and operation of powered hand held drills and screwdrivers

Course Objectives

On completion of the course learners will be able to

• Identify the Hazards and Risks when using non-powered Hand Tools.
• State the hazards of Powered Tools
• State the appropriate PPE when using Hand held Tools
• State the requirements for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• State what action is required in the event of identifying defects
• Identify how to store hand tools
• Correctly pre-check and test hand held drills and Screwdrivers before use
• Correctly use handheld powered drills on a range of materials

Duration: 7 Hours

Suitable for: Operatives and contractors in Highway Electrical works, including public lighting, signs, traffic signals and/or other Highway Electrical specialist areas who may as part of their duties need to carry out correct methods of handling Petrol Driven Cut-Off Saws and Abrasive Wheels

Course Aim: This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector the underpinning skills required to operate specific powered hand tools, identify specific hand and power tool operation and associated hazards and risks for Petrol Driven Cut-Off Saws and Abrasive Wheels

Course Objectives

On completion of the course learners will be able to

• Identify the Hazards and Risks when using the specific Power Tools
• Identify the required PPE
• Identify appropriate legislation requirements
• Identify checks to be carried out before use
• State what action is required in the event of identifying defects
• Demonstrate appropriate care and maintenance of the specific power tools
• Identify how to store specific power tools
• Identify precautions with specific power tools
• Correctly start and stop the named power tool
• Correctly use the named power tool for the intended purpose and environment
• Correctly mount and check Abrasive Wheels before use.

Duration: 1 day

Suitable for: Managers, clients, those in overseeing organisations and contractors in public lighting, signs, traffic signals and/or other Highway Electrical specialist areas

Course Aim: This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector the underpinning knowledge required for the understanding and use of equipment for Safety at Street Works and Road Works, as appropriate to the scope of their work on site. It aims to cover Moving / Minor Works / Short duration and Single Vehicle works signing and guarding and provides an awareness of other forms of signing and guarding.

It provides the underpinning knowledge to satisfy the training requirements of NHSS8 (as agreed with NHSS 12D) and does not confer NHSS12D registration on the Learner. In order to satisfy the current assessment requirements of NRSWA Unit 2 or Unit 10, additional modules are required

Course Objectives

On completion of the course learners will be able to

• Identify risk assessments and method statements
• Identify the relevant codes of practice and other associated documentation involved in traffic management
• State the main requirements for signing and guarding road works to national standards.
• Identify the equipment required in temporary traffic management
• State the requirements for signing and guarding of road works for short duration, moving and minor works
• Identify the different methods of positive traffic control
• State how to deal with pedestrians
• Identify the correct sequence of actions for installing, maintaining and removing positive traffic control systems.

Duration: 4 Hours

Suitable for: Managers, clients, those in overseeing organisations and contractors in public lighting, signs, traffic signals and/or other Highway Electrical specialist areas who may as part of their duties need to carry out manual handling activities.

Course Aim: This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with an understanding and awareness of Manual Handling and their individual and collective responsibilities under the organisation and legislative policies.

Course Objectives

On completion of the course learners will be able to

• Identify associated hazards before and during the handling of materials.
• Identify the associated risks.
• Identify and use required PPE correctly.
• Carry out assessment of items to be handled and associated risks.
• Carry out correct lifting techniques.
• Identify alternative handling methods.

Duration: 1 day

Suitable for: Managers, clients, those in overseeing organisations and contractors in public lighting, signs, traffic signals and/or other Highway Electrical specialist areas who may enter highway electrical equipment containing a Distribution Network Operator or Independent Distribution Network Operator supply

Course Aim: This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with the appropriate safety knowledge and practical key skills required for work in the vicinity of DNO or IDNO equipment. This includes overhead power lines and the removal and replacement of DNO or IDNO cut-out fuse carriers in a safe and responsible manner and to comply with the responsibilities under organisation and legislative policies

Course Objectives

On completion of the course learners will be able to

• State the associated Hazards and Risks.
• State the acceptable clearances between highway electrical columns, posts or poles and overhead lines.
• State the different methods of providing a mains supply.
• Describe the responsibilities regarding commissioning, maintenance, repair and emergency attention.
• State the method of work to be adopted when working in the vicinity of live conductors.
• List the PPE requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to correctly remove and replace a cutout fuse carrier for isolation purposes and fuse replacement.
• Carry out a polarity check

Duration: 5 Hours

Suitable for: This course aims to provide suitably qualified Engineers and HERS registered operatives with the knowledge required for working in the vicinity of DNO / IDNO equipment- including overhead lines in a safe and responsible manner and to comply with their responsibilities under organisation and legislative policies. This course excludes the removal and replacement of DNO cut-out fuse carriers

Course Aim: This course aims to provide suitably qualified Engineers and HERS registered operatives with the knowledge required for working in the vicinity of DNO / IDNO equipment- including overhead lines in a safe and responsible manner and to comply with their responsibilities under organisation and legislative policies. This course excludes the removal and replacement of DNO cut-out fuse carriers

Course Objectives

On completion of the course learners will be able to

• State the associated Hazards and Risks.
• State the acceptable clearances between lighting columns and overhead lines.
• State the different methods of providing a mains supply.
• State the responsibilities of operatives regarding commissioning, maintenance, repair and emergency attention.
• State the method of work to be adopted when working in the vicinity of live conductors.
• List the PPE requirements.
• State the correct procedure to remove and replace a cut-out fuse carrier for isolation purposes and fuse replacement.

Duration: 4 Hours

Suitable for: Supervisors, Operatives and contractors in Highway Electrical works, including public lighting, signs, traffic signals and/or other Highway Electrical specialist areas who may as part of their duties need to carry out correct methods of Safe Isolation

Course Aim: This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with an understanding and awareness of the procedures for the safe isolation of electrical circuits. The course will also cover the procedures for the safe method for the testing of supply and the checking of polarity.

Course Objectives

On completion of the course learners will be able to

• State the methods for the isolation of electrical circuits in differing highway electrical equipment.
• Test to determine if a supply is available.
• Check to confirm a supply is isolated
• Check to confirm the polarity of the supply
• Identify the steps required to carry out safe isolation
• What action to take in the event that the supply cannot be restored

Duration: 4 Hours

Course Aims:

This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with an understanding and awareness of Health, Safety and the Environment; their individual and collective responsibilities under the organisation Health and Safety Policy, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; and Environmental Legislation.

Assessment:

A summative assessment will follow the completion of this course or group of courses.

Objectives:

On completion of the course learners will:

• Identify a Health and Safety Policy.
• State the employer’s obligations from the HASAWA.
• State the employee’s obligations from the HASAWA.
• Explain the Accident Reporting and Investigation procedure.
• State the purpose of Risk Assessments.
• Explain the importance of housekeeping including waste re-use, re-cycle and disposal.
• Identify how work activities could impact on Environmental issues.

Course Topics:

• The Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Organisation H&S Policies & Procedures.
• Responsibilities: individual and organisation.
• Accidents and Reporting.
• Environmental Policy and obligations.

Practical:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience.

Duration: 4 Hours

This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with an understanding and awareness of Electrical Safety and their individual and collective responsibilities under organisation and legislative policies.

Assessment:

A summative assessment will follow the completion of this course or group of courses.

Objectives:

On completion of the course learners will:

• Identify injuries caused by electricity.
• State the difference between direct and indirect contact.
• Explain the effects of electric shock to the human body
• Identify measures to prevent electrical injuries.
• Follow organisation procedures.
• State the reasons for inspection & testing of fixed and portable equipment.

Course Topics:

• Injuries from electricity.
• Types of contact.
• Effects on the human body.
• Measures to prevent electrical injuries.
• Awareness of Electricity at Work Regs; G39.
• Inspection & Testing Principles

Duration: 4 Hours

This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with an awareness of and the skills required to establish where to look for advice and information relating to relevant legislation and standards other than the Health & Safety at Work Act, the Electricity at Work Regulations, BS7671, COSHH Regulations, Manual Handling Regulations and the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations which are covered elsewhere (if this is not the case for an individual learner, the general principles should be covered).

Assessment:

A summative assessment will follow the completion of this course.

Objectives:

On completion of the course learners will:

• State the hierarchy of documents in relation to health and safety legislation.
• Identify the key legislation and guidance relating to risks in highway electrical works.
• Identify where standards to be reached in respect of risk assessments can be found
• State what action is to be taken in response to defined signs under the H&S (Safety Signs & Signals) Regulations.

Course Topics:

• Key Regulations & ACoPs – e.g. Management, , CDM, LOLER, Noise at Work, PUWER, RIDDOR, Work at Height, Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare).
• H&S (Safety Signs & Signals) Regulations.
• H&S Guidance Notes – e.g. HSG(6), HSG(47) .
• Industry Guidance.

Practical:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience.

Duration:

This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with the knowledge and practical key skills required for planning and applying responses to emergencies in the workplace. This does not cover emergency attendance or emergency works to damaged or faulty highway electrical equipment.

Assessment:

A summative practical assessment will follow the completion of this course or group of courses.

Objectives:

On completion of the course learners will:

• Identify activities likely to require emergency action.
• State the first element of the emergency first aid primary survey.
• State the correct action to take in the case of a LV & HV electrical injury.
• State the method of dealing with potential pollution to the environment from a spill.
• Identify when and how to obtain assistance.

Course Topics:

• Electrical & other injuries
• Works vehicle accident
• Vehicle malfunctions
• Emergency First Aid procedures & their limitations

Practical:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience.

Duration: 14 Hours

This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with a theoretical understanding of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and associated requirements.

**This course does not entitle employees to carry out onsite inspection and testing.

Suitable for:

Managers, clients, those in overseeing organisations and contractors in public lighting, signs, traffic signals and/or other Highway Electrical specialist areas who may as part of their duties need to refer to the wiring regulations to check the requirements and compliance for highway electrical circuits.

Assessment:

A summative assessment will follow the completion of this course.

In addition, learners are required to have a copy of the current BS7671:2018 to use during the course delivery.

Course Objectives:

On completion of the course Learners will be able to:

• State the need for standards, regulations, testing and certification.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the scope and plan of the IET wiring regulations.
• Identify where Highway Electrical installations are covered.
• Describe methods of protection available in highway electrical installations.
• Identify where inspection and testing is covered.

Course Topics:

• Introduction to BS 7671.
• Requirements for standards, regulation, testing and certification.
• Fundamental Requirements for Safety as defined in BS 7671.
• Terminology, definitions and abbreviations.
• Theory and application of Earthing and Bonding.
• Safety and Protection of equipment and people.
• BS 7671 in respect to Highway Electrical street furniture

Practical:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience.

Duration: 21 Hours

This course aims to provide operatives with the knowledge and skills required for Initial and periodic electrical inspection and testing of new, existing or refurbished installations.

Suitable for:

This course is for those who carry out, or who are working towards as part of their duties the Initial Verification and the Periodic Inspection of a Highway Electrical Installation for verifying compliance with BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) and confirming that deterioration has not made the Highway Electrical Installation unsafe. These processes rely on observation, electrical testing and the recording of data together with subsequent judgements to determine whether the installation is compliant and safe for use.

Course Objectives:

• Define the purpose and difference of initial and periodic inspection and testing.
• Use appropriate Test Equipment correctly and safely.
• Define the tests, test equipment and test methods.
• Carry out initial inspection and testing.
• Carry out periodic inspection and testing.
• Complete an appropriate Certificate.
• Explain the reasons for an appropriate record system.
• Identify appropriate action for unsatisfactory results.
• Record and report variations.

Course Topics:

• Hazards and risks.
• Initial and periodic testing of new, existing and replacement Highway electrical equipment.
• Test methods and working practices
• Using Electrical Test Equipment.
• Calculation of Earth Loop Impedance.
• Types of certificates used in Highway Electrical works

Practical:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience. The practical assessments will be carried out as identified by the HESA assessment criteria, on equipment that either accurately reflects ‘real site conditions’ or ‘using defined’ equipment that enables full coverage of the testing requirements.