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Specialist Training
The Road Safety Markings Association offers you a simple route to a wide range of training courses
Specialist Training is available through our training brand, NHA – a 'one-stop shop' for companies looking for a training solution
The Benefits
Your benefits when using NHA:
• Discounted training courses
• Reduced administration time
• Convenient location
• Expert knowledge
• Refresher training updates
• Qualified in-house trainers
• High quality training
• More productive workforce
• Displays a commitment to health, safety and welfare
• Reduces the risk of prosecution in the event of an accident
The courses featured on this site are just a selection of those available - if the course you need is not listed we will find it
Do you see Red or think Green?
The National Highways Academy in consultation with Highway clients has developed an environmental management e-learning platform for companies within the highways maintenance and construction sector.
The e-learning is accessible to all levels within the
organisation from operative through to management.
For further information on this e-learning system please give Kevin Jackson a call on (01427) 610396 or email
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NATIONAL HIGHWAY SECTOR SCHEME – 12D Training
Designed
To provide operative training within an accreditation scheme competency qualification for clients, designers and managers
Duration
Normally a 7-day training and assessment modular course but this depend on the number of modules required
Course Content
- Moving works module (T1)
- Static works module (T2)
- Dual carriageway (under 40mph0 (T3)
- Convoy working module (T4)
- Multi-phase signals module (T5)
- Supervisor role and inspectors module (T6)
- Managers and clients officers (all units of 12D) (T7)
Who is the course for?
All people, both client and contractor, involved in the planning, designing, erecting, maintaining and removing Temporary Traffic Management on urban and rural roads
Further information on Sector Scheme 12d log onto www.ukas.com
For further information on training courses please contact us
ADR - HAZARDOUS GOODS COURSE
Designed
Specifically designed to meet current legislation requirements for drivers involved in transporting hazardous substances by road in tanks, tank containers and packages
Duration
Normally a 5-day course
Course Content
- Core (Required by ALL drivers)
- Packaged Goods (Required by ALL drivers carrying packaged goods)
- Class 2 Gasses
- Class 3 Flammable Liquids
- Class 4 Flammable Solids
- Class 5 Oxidising Agents, Organic Peroxides
- Class 6 Toxics
- Class 8 Corrosives
- Class 9 Miscellaneous
- Plus Tanker Module
Tanker drivers will require the additional 'Tanks Module'
Who is the course for?
All drivers who need to move hazardous substances by road must by law hold a valid ADR Licence
To book or for a competitive quote click on contact us.
Road Marking Apprenticeship Scheme
The Road Marking Apprenticeship scheme is a 24-month training program for operatives new to road marking. It delivers a broad multi-skilled approach, providing new entrants with a broad base of skills previously associated with those who have worked for many years in the Road Marking Sector
On completing the scheme Apprentices achieve a number of qualifications and certificates including a level 2 NVQ Diploma in Pavement Marking
All Sector Scheme 7 registered companies are required to follow the Road Marking Apprenticeship route for new operatives
The scheme is delivered in a modular manner by a mix of formal instruction off-job, Key Skills and followed by supervised on-job training at employer level with a final end assessment
Off-site training is mainly completed at our training centre at Gainsborough, although some specialised training may take place at other locations
The courses are designed to ensure that the candidate understandd the hazards and the safe working practices of this specialised industry, and on completion of training, the candidate will be able to operate equipment and lay markings to industry standards of competence
Companies that are in scope and fully paid-up with their CITB levy will be eligible for grant funding to offset some of the cost of the Apprenticeship scheme, and the RSMA can offer guidance in relation to funding levels.
Each intake for the scheme consists of 8 apprentices and is scheduled to take place every three months
Level 3 NVQ Diploma - Occupational Work Supervision
This qualification is developed by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Edexcel Foundation (BTEC). The course is primarily aimed at people already working in a supervisory or management role within the construction industry. To achieve this qualification, supervisors or managers must provide satisfactory evidence of their management skills, their technical knowledge and competence in the workplace, and their ability to supervise or manage a construction operation
For the road marking industry, the Highways Maintenance module of this course is advisable
Who the course is aimed at
Suitable for both established construction site supervisors, and those who are developing their abilities in this occupation. Including mature students with no formal qualifications
Assessment
During each unit of study you will be asked to produce evidence from the workplace that you are competent at undertaking various tasks. When the work is complete and assessed it will be filed in a portfolio of evidence
Training method
Formal lectures, discussions, practical exercises and an explanation of the evidence that will be required
Duration
Completition can take between 6 to 9 months dependent on the candidates ability and experience
Course outcome/qualification
Level 3 NVQ Diploma - Occupational Work Supervision
The RSMA can advise which level is suited to an individual.
To find out more information click on contact us.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management- HIghways Maintenenace and Repair
This qualification is developed by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Edexcel Foundation (BTEC). The course is primarily aimed at people already working in a supervisory or management role within the construction industry. To achieve this qualification, supervisors or managers have to provide satisfactory evidence of their management skills, as well as their technical knowledge and competence in the workplace and ability in supervising or managing a construction operation
Who the course is aimed at
Suitable for both established construction site managers, and those who are developing their abilities in this occupation.
Identify, allocate and plan the deployment and use of plant equipment and machinery Control project quantities and costs Contribute to the identification of a work team
Assessment
During each unit of study you will be asked to produce evidence from the workplace that you are competent at undertaking various tasks. When the work is complete and assessed it will be filed in a portfolio of evidence
Training method
Formal lectures, discussions, practical exercises and an explanation of the evidence that will be required
Course outcome/qualification
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management- HIghways Maintenenace and Repair
The RSMA can advise which level is suited to an individual.
To find out more information click on contact us.
We are able to offer more training courses than those listed above. For a full list of the courses we are able to offer please visit the National Highways Academy website.
The highest standards of Health and Safety are critical in the roads marking sector: the health and safety of our workforce is paramount; we must protect our own interests against the possibility of civil litigation and claims for damages; and end users must have a right to a safe environment
The RSMA can help with resources to support a comprehensive health and safety policy, and will continue to work with external bodies to ensure that the industry and its members are best placed to respond to changing circumstances
We provide advice and guidance on:
- Management and Risk Control
- Management Systems (HSG65)
- Health and Safety Audits, Reports and Inspections
- Drafting Documents (Tender Responses, PQQ’s etc)
- Health and Safety Reviews
- Risk Assessments, Method Statements & Safe Systems of Work
- Specialist Technical Advice and Guidance
- Accident investigation
Managing the carbon impact of the road marking sector
The RSMA has reviewed the challenge and threats related to global warming and more specifically the carbon reduction commitment requirements placed on RSMA members
In response, the RSMA, supported by Construction Skills developed the Environmental Impact Management Project (E-IMP) under four key development areas:
· Road Markings Operation CO2 Calculator
· Highways Sector Environmental Signpost - a web based information source for all highway operations
· ISO 14000 toolkit for road marking businesses
· Relevant management qualifications for the road marking sector
These development areas will help road marking businesses improve their operations and environmental performance, but will also critically to help clients to achieve their carbon reduction targets
Road Markings Operations CO2 Calculator
The development of a specialist CO2 Calculator for road marking operations was identified by the sector as a priority in favour of existing, calculators available, which are too rudimentary, lack consistency and are not closely allied to developing International Standards
The RSMA calculator has been designed to produce a fully auditable output that may allow clients to see an audit trail
The calculator helps clients:
· Understand the impact of materials
· Quantify the impact of equipment type
· Identify proportionate impact of operational location
· Obtain an better understanding of whole life (environmental) cost
The calculator is subject to advanced development and should be ready for launch by the end of 2011
Other aspects of the E-IMP project
The other principle elements of the E-IMP project that form critical parts of how the roadmarking sector will address its environmental impacts include:
ISO14000 Toolkit – If companies are to improve their environmental performance, the RSMA believes that the introduction of ISO14000 based systems is a must. To make this more accessible for our members, we have developed a toolkit that simplifies the process of developing the required systems and approach. The toolkit is available to RSMA members now
Practical Qualifications – Like ISO 14000, while there are numerous courses available to help develop managers responsible for Environmental management in general industry, there was little focused on the Highways sector and as a result the RSMA have, working with partners, identified what they believe to be the most relevant qualifications and focused them to the highways sector to ensure they deliver the relevant sector information
To date two courses have been adapted that will be delivered through the National Highways Academy (NHA) and are designed to give management the information and the capacity to address their environmental responsibilities. The courses are both accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) one of which will provide successful candidates with Associate membership of the Institute
