NRSWA Unit 10 Signing, Lighting & Guarding Course
Key Features
Of this NRSWA Unit 10 Signing, Lightin Course:
- Covers the complete scope of temporary traffic management required under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
- Includes practical exercises in planning, installing and removing signing, lighting and guarding arrangements on live carriageways
- Addresses day and night operations, pedestrian management and works near junctions or roundabouts
- Aligns with current Chapter 8 guidance and Safety at Street Works and Road Works code of practice
- Leads to the recognised NRSWA Unit 10 qualification card for operatives and supervisors
Course Date Availability
NRSWA Unit 10 Signing, Lightin training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £210 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 9th Jun 202610th Jun 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
NRSWA Unit 10 Signing, Lighting and Guarding provides operatives with the knowledge and practical skills needed to create and maintain safe working zones on public highways. Delegates learn how to interpret plans, select correct equipment and implement layouts that protect both workers and road users in line with current legislation and industry codes of practice. The qualification remains essential in 2026 for any organisation carrying out excavation, maintenance or utility work on streets and roads.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Highway maintenance operatives
- Utility company installation teams
- Local authority road workers
- Civil engineering contractors
- Site supervisors responsible for street works
- Traffic management personnel
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Interpret and apply legal requirements for signing, lighting and guarding
- Select and position signs, cones, barriers and lamps according to traffic volume and road type
- Plan and set out layouts for works on single carriageways, dual carriageways and at junctions
- Install and maintain appropriate lighting for daytime and night-time operations
- Manage pedestrian routes and safety zones around the works area
- Carry out pre-use checks, ongoing monitoring and safe dismantling procedures
- Conduct risk assessments and adapt setups for changing site conditions
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day and combines classroom-based theory with practical exercises conducted in a realistic road environment. Delegates complete both written and practical assessments on the same day.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Legislation and responsibilities under NRSWA and associated codes
- Types and functions of signs, cones, barriers and lighting equipment
- Site assessment and traffic management plan reading
- Installation sequences for different road configurations
- Lighting requirements and placement for night works
- Pedestrian management and accessibility considerations
- Inspection, maintenance and removal of equipment
- Practical assessment and feedback
Private Courses On-site
NRSWA Unit 10 Signing, Lighting & Guarding 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:
Successful delegates receive the NRSWA Unit 10 certificate and card, which demonstrates competence in signing, lighting and guarding. The qualification is normally valid for five years, after which a refresher course is required to maintain the card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked NRSWA Unit 10 Signing, Lighting & Guarding questions:
The standard course is delivered over one full day with a combination of theory sessions and practical exercises.
There are no formal prerequisites, although delegates should have a reasonable level of fitness for the practical elements.
The course covers legislation, equipment selection, layout planning, lighting arrangements, pedestrian management, inspection routines and safe dismantling.
Assessment includes a multiple-choice theory test and a practical exercise where delegates set out and check a signing, lighting and guarding arrangement.
Delegates receive an NRSWA Unit 10 certificate and card confirming competence in signing, lighting and guarding.
The card is normally valid for five years from the date of issue.
Yes, a refresher must be completed before the card expires to maintain the qualification.
Unit 10 focuses specifically on the practical skills of signing, lighting and guarding, whereas other units cover excavation, reinstatement or supervision.
Delegates should wear appropriate outdoor clothing and safety footwear suitable for practical work on a simulated road layout.
Yes, the training is designed so that successful delegates can plan and implement compliant signing, lighting and guarding arrangements on returning to work.
Yes, the course addresses both daytime and night-time operations including correct lighting placement and visibility requirements.
The NRSWA Unit 10 qualification is recognised throughout the United Kingdom for work on public highways.
Prices per person typically start at £210. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This unit forms part of the wider NRSWA qualification framework and equips delegates with the precise skills needed to work safely and compliantly on public highways. The training emphasises real site conditions and current guidance so that operatives can apply the learning directly on returning to work.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group