NPORS Street & Road Works Safety Training in Kent

Working on or near roads presents unique hazards that require careful planning, effective traffic management and strict adherence to recognised safety procedures. Whether carrying out highway maintenance, utility works, civil engineering projects or temporary traffic management, everyone involved has a responsibility to protect themselves, their colleagues and members of the public.

Kent Training delivers professional NPORS Street & Road Works Safety Training, providing delegates with the knowledge and practical awareness required to work safely within street and road works environments. Through a combination of classroom learning and practical demonstrations, delegates develop an understanding of traffic management principles, hazard identification, safe systems of work and the importance of complying with current legislation and industry guidance.

Successful delegates receive an NPORS Certificate of Training, demonstrating recognised competence in street and road works safety.

What is Street & Road Works Safety Training?

This course provides workers with the knowledge needed to safely operate within street and road works environments.

Training covers:

• Working safely near live traffic
• Site setup and protection
• Temporary traffic management awareness
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessment
• Safe pedestrian management
• Safe use of barriers and signage
• Emergency procedures

Who Should Attend?

Ideal for:

• Highway Maintenance Operatives
• Civil Engineering Contractors
• Utility Companies
• Groundworkers
• Fibre Installation Engineers
• Traffic Management Operatives
• Local Authorities
• Landscaping Contractors
• Construction Operatives
• Site Supervisors
• Street Lighting Engineers
• Telecommunications Contractors

What Will You Learn?

Health & Safety Responsibilities - Understanding legal duties and individual responsibilities.

Risk Assessment - Identifying hazards before work begins.

Temporary Traffic Management - Understanding safe traffic management principles.

Chapter 8 Awareness - Understanding recognised traffic management guidance and safe site layouts.

Signs, Cones & Barriers - Correct positioning and maintenance.

Pedestrian Management - Protecting members of the public.

Working Near Live Traffic - Safe working distances and awareness.

Emergency Procedures - Responding safely to incidents.

Why Choose NPORS?

NPORS is one of the UK's leading accreditation bodies for construction plant and workplace safety training.

NPORS qualifications help demonstrate operator competence and support employers in developing safe, knowledgeable workforces across construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

Why Choose Kent Training?

• NPORS Accredited Training Provider
• Experienced Construction Instructors
• Practical Industry Knowledge
• Flexible Course Dates
• Individual & Company Bookings
• On-site Company Training
• Nationally Recognised Certification
• Excellent Customer Support

We regularly deliver training for organisations operating within:

• Highways
• Utilities
• Civil Engineering
• Construction
• Groundworks
• Fibre Installation
• Telecommunications
• Street Lighting
• Local Authorities
• Landscaping
• Rail Infrastructure
• Traffic Management

Career Opportunities

Completing this course can support careers including:

• Highway Maintenance Operative
• Traffic Management Operative
• Groundworker
• Utilities Operative
• Fibre Installation Engineer
• Civil Engineering Operative
• Street Lighting Operative
• Site Operative