Vehicle Restraint Systems Training
5 Day Basic VRS Course
Duration:
A five Day Course for Erectors / Installers / Lead Installers.
Background:
This course is for those Installing and Maintaining ‘Vehicle Safety Barriers’ to Sector Scheme 2B requirements and who require a Sector Scheme Registration Card.
Fence types:
Tensioned Corrugated Beam / Untensioned Corrugated Beam
Open Box Beam / Double Height Open Box Beam
Terminals, Anchorages, Transitions
VRS Training
Topics to be covered:
Principles of safety barrier design
History of safety fences / barriers
Highways Agency Sector Scheme 2B
BS EN 1317 + TD19/85 / BS 7669 - 3
Specification for Highway Works (SHW)
Site Safety / Personal Protection / Risk Assessments
Testing of Z posts / surface components
Delivery and storage of materials
Basic concrete practice
Tensioning TCB barriers
Maintenance of beams / posts and fixings
Fence Inspection and fault finding
Setting out lines and flares
Component recognition
GA Drawings / Specifications
Course Objectives / Practical Activities:
Read and understand current drawings and specifications
Recognise types of fences (TCB;OBB;UCB;DROBB; CORUS;FLEXBEAM;OTHERS)
Carry out all operations in a safe and efficient manner
De install / install TCB/OBB Sections
Recognise components of various types
Handle, off-load and stack material in a proper manner
Setting out for post and beam installations
Erect fences to specification
Identify correct fasteners and appropriate hand tools
Tension TCB safety fence
Inspect completed fences & identify faults /defects
Sector Scheme 2B
Qualification:
There are mandatory course tests and question papers throughout the duration of the course. A card will be issued by LANTRA Awards on successful completion of all course work and is valid for a maximum period of 5 years. Candidates must attend an update course prior to the card expiring, it cannot overrun but any overlapping days up to 6 months can be added to the life of the new card.
The Workbook:
This is a comprehensive A4 ring binder incorporating the History, Principles, Working Practices and Knowledge required to effectively install, dismantle, repair, replace, defect check and adjust Vehicle Restraint Systems. It includes various handouts, manufacturer’s information, adjustments / tensioning tables; up-to-date GA Drawings and Specifications and is issued for ‘open book’ referencing during the course and attendees to keep after course.
Certification:
A VRS Registration Card issued by Lantra Awards
