Introduction to the NHSS 12AB General Operative course by THS Training
The Course Details
This course covers the following topics:
- Quality Assurance and National Highway Sector Schemes
- BS EN ISO 9001
- National Highway Sector Scheme 12
Health and Safety at Work
You will cover key areas such as:
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Health and Safety at Work Act (HSE)
- Risk Assessments and Method Statements – their purpose and importance
Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual
This section includes:
- Types of works, definitions, and safety zones
- Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions – their role in the TTM industry
Documentation
You will explore key publications relevant to the temporary traffic management industry.
Traffic Management Operations
The course will focus on:
- Signing and coning requirements – setting up closures, road markings, and marker posts
- Temporary Traffic Management vehicle requirements – understanding different types of vehicles
- Vehicle checks and loading – loading for easy unloading, responsibility for vehicle and load, gross and unladen vehicle weights
- Crossing the carriageway on foot – an introduction to Health and Safety document CIS 53
- Safe working methods for installing, maintaining, and removing signs and cones – key considerations for developing safe work practices
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals required to work on motorways or high-speed dual carriageways.
What Will You Gain?
Upon completing this course, you will:
- Understand the principles of Quality Assurance
- Be familiar with the training and assessment process to become a registered Temporary Traffic Management Operative
- Understand relevant Health and Safety legislation and your responsibilities
- Know safe working practices
- Be familiar with the reference documentation used in the Temporary Traffic Management industry
- Learn safe working methods for installing, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management equipment
- Be able to plan a Chapter 8 closure from a given datum
Other Areas of Interest
Complete the 12A/B General Operative course and pass a set of on-site and off-site assessments to obtain full Operative status (TM card).
The assessments must be completed within two years from the first assessment date.
Ready to Start?
Contact us today and let THS Training help you become a certified NHSS 12AB General Operative. Take the first step towards ensuring safe and efficient traffic management at your next event!
Recognised by
Highways England, Transport Scotland, Welsh Assembly and Transport NI on their motorways and high speed dual carriageways road networks
Prerequisites
If you are new to the industry or do not hold other current NHSS 12ABCD Temporary Traffic Management skills registration cards/certificates (excluding 12D M7) you will need to undertake the Temporary Traffic Management Basic Course (TTMBC). You will be required to gain 3 months ‘on the job’ experience prior to attending the 12A/B General Operative course.
