12D T1 and T2 Traffic Management Operative Course
Key Features
Of this 12D T1 and T2 Traffic Manageme Course:
- Covers the full scope of temporary traffic management on single and dual carriageway roads in line with current UK standards
- Combines classroom theory with practical exercises on signing, lighting, guarding and coning arrangements
- Prepares delegates to interpret traffic management plans and adapt layouts to real site conditions
- Addresses both static works and mobile operations including convoy systems and lane closures
- Includes risk assessment, vehicle and equipment checks, and safe removal of traffic management
- Meets the requirements for operatives working under National Highway Sector Scheme 12D
Course Date Availability
12D T1 and T2 Traffic Manageme training at the following 2 centres. Prices from £140 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 23rd Jun 202616th Jul 2026 |
| Wakefield | 6th Jul 202617th Aug 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The 12D T1 and T2 Traffic Management Operative course provides comprehensive training for individuals responsible for installing, maintaining and removing temporary traffic management on UK highways. It equips delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to work safely on both single carriageway roads and dual carriageways up to 40 mph, covering the full range of signing, lighting and guarding layouts used in construction, maintenance and utility works. In 2026 the qualification remains essential for compliance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and sector scheme requirements, helping organisations maintain safe working environments while minimising disruption to road users.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Highway maintenance operatives
- Traffic management company employees
- Utility and civil engineering site teams
- Construction workers involved in road works
- Supervisors overseeing temporary traffic layouts
- Local authority and contractor staff requiring 12D accreditation
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Interpret and apply traffic management plans for static and mobile operations
- Select and correctly position signs, cones, barriers and lighting equipment
- Conduct pre-use checks on vehicles and traffic management equipment
- Perform risk assessments and adapt layouts to changing site conditions
- Set up and remove lane closures, convoy systems and pedestrian management
- Maintain safe working areas and communicate effectively with site teams
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over two days and combines short theory sessions with extensive practical exercises on a suitable training area or live road environment. Delegates complete individual and team-based tasks that replicate typical UK highway works.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Health, safety and legal responsibilities including Chapter 8 and sector scheme requirements
- Traffic management equipment identification, selection and pre-use inspection
- Static works on single carriageways – T1 layouts and pedestrian provisions
- Dual carriageway operations up to 40 mph – T2 signing, lighting and guarding
- Mobile works, convoy systems and short-duration activities
- Documentation, communication and safe removal procedures
Private Courses On-site
12D T1 and T2 Traffic Management Operative training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Delegates who successfully complete the theory test, practical assessments and workbook receive a Lantra Awards 12D T1 and T2 Traffic Management Operative certificate. The qualification is recorded on the Lantra database and is normally valid for five years, after which a refresher course is required to maintain competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked 12D T1 and T2 Traffic Management Operative questions:
The standard course is delivered over two consecutive days, combining theory input with practical exercises and assessments.
Delegates should be physically fit and able to carry out practical tasks on a training site. No previous traffic management qualification is required.
The course covers legislation, equipment selection, static and mobile traffic management layouts, risk assessment, vehicle checks, communication and safe removal procedures.
Assessment includes a multiple-choice theory test, practical exercises setting up and removing traffic management layouts, and a completed workbook.
Successful delegates receive a Lantra Awards certificate for 12D T1 and T2 Traffic Management Operative, recorded on the Lantra Awards database.
The certificate is normally valid for five years, after which a refresher course must be completed to maintain the qualification.
12D focuses on temporary traffic management for operatives working on single and dual carriageways up to 40 mph, while 12AB covers different aspects of traffic management on higher-speed roads.
Delegates must bring appropriate PPE including safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, head protection, gloves and weather-appropriate outerwear.
Yes, a substantial part of the course involves practical exercises setting up, maintaining and removing traffic management arrangements on a designated area.
The certificate demonstrates competence to work under supervision on appropriate traffic management tasks once the employer has verified site-specific requirements.
A one-day refresher course is available when the five-year validity period ends, updating delegates on current standards and practices.
Prices per person typically start at £140. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training emphasises real site conditions, decision-making and the correct use of equipment so delegates return to work ready to apply the skills immediately under appropriate supervision.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group