NRSWA Unit 2 Signing, Lighting & Guarding Course
Key Features
Of this NRSWA Unit 2 Signing Lighting Course:
- Covers the full scope of NRSWA Unit 2 requirements for signing, lighting and guarding on all categories of street and road works
- Focuses on practical application of Chapter 8 and Safety at Street Works and Road Works guidance in live environments
- Includes correct selection, placement and maintenance of signs, cones, barriers, lamps and high-visibility equipment
- Addresses risk assessment, pedestrian and vehicle management, and adjustment of layouts for changing site conditions
- Prepares delegates to meet statutory duties under the New Roads and Street Works Act and associated codes of practice
- Combines classroom theory with supervised practical exercises using standard industry equipment
Course Date Availability
NRSWA Unit 2 Signing Lighting training at the following 6 centres. Prices from £180 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Bath | 10th Jul 20267th Aug 2026 |
| Edinburgh | 9th Jun 202623rd Jun 2026 |
| Guildford | 5th Jun 20266th Jul 2026 |
| Preston | 9th Jun 202616th Jun 2026 |
| Reading | 15th Jul 20265th Aug 2026 |
| Walsall | 15th Jun 202619th Jun 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
NRSWA Unit 2 Signing, Lighting and Guarding provides the recognised training required for operatives who set up, maintain and remove temporary traffic management arrangements on streets and roads. The course teaches the correct application of signing, lighting and guarding principles so that work sites remain safe for both operatives and the public. Delegates learn to interpret plans, select appropriate equipment and adapt layouts to suit different road types, traffic speeds and site constraints while complying with current UK standards.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Street works operatives responsible for setting out signing, lighting and guarding
- Utility and construction workers who install or maintain temporary traffic management
- Site supervisors overseeing NRSWA activities
- Highway maintenance teams and local authority operatives
- Anyone required to hold a valid NRSWA Unit 2 qualification for their role
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to read and apply Chapter 8 layouts and Safety at Street Works guidance
- Selection and correct positioning of signs, cones, barriers and lamps for different road categories
- Methods for protecting pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles around the work area
- Risk assessment and dynamic adjustment of guarding arrangements on site
- Use of portable traffic signals and stop/go boards where appropriate
- Procedures for setting up, inspecting and dismantling arrangements safely
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day and combines short theory sessions with practical exercises on a simulated or live work area. Delegates complete both written and practical assessments during the day.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Legal framework, NRSWA requirements and Chapter 8 guidance
- Principles of signing, lighting and guarding
- Equipment types, standards and correct use
- Site assessment and layout planning
- Pedestrian and traffic management techniques
- Practical setup, inspection and removal exercises
- Assessment and feedback
Private Courses On-site
NRSWA Unit 2 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 an NRSWA Unit 2 certificate and an endorsement on their Street Works qualification card. The qualification remains valid for five years, after which a refresher course must be completed to maintain the card endorsement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked NRSWA Unit 2 Signing, Lighting & Guarding questions:
The course is delivered over one full day combining theory and practical sessions.
There are no formal prerequisites, although delegates should have a reasonable level of fitness for the practical elements.
Delegates study legal requirements, Chapter 8 layouts, equipment selection, pedestrian and traffic protection, risk assessment and practical setup procedures.
Assessment consists of a short written test and a practical exercise where delegates set out and inspect a signing, lighting and guarding arrangement.
Successful delegates receive an NRSWA Unit 2 certificate and an endorsement added to their Street Works qualification card.
The Unit 2 qualification is valid for five years.
Yes, a refresher course must be completed before the five-year expiry date to keep the card endorsement current.
Unit 1 covers location and avoidance of underground apparatus while Unit 2 focuses specifically on signing, lighting and guarding arrangements.
Delegates should wear appropriate outdoor clothing and safety footwear for the practical session. All equipment is provided.
Yes, many providers can deliver the course at a suitable location with access to a safe area for practical exercises.
The course is designed primarily for operatives, but supervisors who need to understand signing, lighting and guarding requirements often attend.
Yes, the training includes layouts and equipment requirements for roads of different speed limits and categories.
Prices per person typically start at £180. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This training equips delegates with the practical skills needed to create compliant and safe signing, lighting and guarding arrangements on any street or road works site. Emphasis is placed on real-world decision making and correct use of equipment rather than rote learning.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group