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CAMSAW Building Office 1&2

Portarlington Business Park

Canal Road, Portarlington

Co. Laois

Ireland

R32H2PP

Sign Lighting Guarding (SIG) Course

The Sign Lighting Guarding (SIG) course provides training on protecting and maintaining road signs and lighting. It covers key skills like sign inspection, lighting maintenance, and guardrail repair. If you are already employed in a job where you have to manage signing lighting or planning to get into such a job, the Sign Lighting Guarding Course is ideal for you.

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Course Overview

This course teaches best practices for ensuring road signs, lighting, and guardrails remain in good condition. You will learn how to spot damage and wear as well as carry out repairs. Proper maintenance of these assets improves road safety. On top of that, the sign lighting guarding course will help you to plan, organize, direct, and manage a safe flow of traffic.

Course Content

  • Sign Inspection - Learn how to thoroughly inspect road signs for damage, rot, fading, and other wear and tear issues. Understand the different types of signs and materials used. Covers techniques for assessing reflectivity and visibility distances based on sign size, location, and more.
  • Lighting Maintenance - Covers full lighting maintenance procedures including replacing bulbs, cleaning fixtures, inspecting internal wiring and connections, testing operation, adjusting alignment, and troubleshooting common issues. Review lighting tower and portable generator safety.
  • Guardrail Repair - Includes methods for fixing damaged posts, rails, end treatments, and terminals using approved materials and construction techniques based on location and road speed limits. Practice removing and replacing guardrail components.
  • Work Zone Safety - Covers complete work zone setup with traffic cones, barriers, signage, and flaggers. Learn how to effectively direct traffic, create safety buffer zones, and reduce risk for workers and motorists. Review regulations and standards.
  • Hand Tools Training - Get hands-on practice with essential tools for sign, lighting, and guardrail repair including post drivers, shovels, wrenches, cable cutters, testers, drills, and more. Learn proper handling, inspection, transport, and storage methods.
  • Road Traffic Management - The course also shares basics of traffic management. You can learn about roadwork classifications, different traffic controller devices, and traffic management layouts. Moreover, you can enhance your knowledge of traffic management applications.
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Course Details

  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Class Size: 5-10 students
  • Pre-requisites: Valid driver's license
  • Requirements: Steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety ves

Courses Certification

On successfully finishing this course, you will receive a FETAC Certificate and a CSCS Card. This qualifies you for sign, lighting, and guardrail maintenance jobs.

Why Should You Attend This Course?

Properly maintained road assets prevent accidents and injuries. Our comprehensive SIG training equips you with the skills to keep signs, lighting, and guardrails in prime condition - making roads safer for all.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the requirements to enroll in the SIG course?

    You need a valid driver's license, steel-toe boots, a hard hat, and a safety vest. No prior experience is necessary.

  • How much time do we spend on each training module?

    The 3-day course provides equal focus to sign inspection, lighting maintenance, and guardrail repair. You'll also get in-depth work zone safety and hand tools training.

  • What jobs can I qualify for after getting certified?

    You'll be qualified for roles like road maintenance technician, highway safety inspector, work zone manager, and sign and lighting crew lead.

  • What tools and equipment do we get hands-on practice with?

    Essential road repair tools including post drivers, cable cutters, testers, drills, wrenches, and more. We provide all tools.

  • Does the course include working on live roadways?

    For safety, all practical modules are delivered in controlled settings. But you develop real-world skills applicable on live roads.

  • What certification do I receive upon course completion?

    You get a FETAC Certificate and a CSCS Card from our accredited program. This validates your SIG maintenance competencies to employers.

Enroll Now

Looking forward to taking part in the Sign Lighting Guarding course? Feel free to contact us today. Even if you have any questions, contact us and we are happy to answer them.


Phone: +353 57 8640505


Email: info@celticsafetytraining.ie


Address: Office 1 & 2, Camsaw Building, Unit 12, Portarlington Business Park, Canal Rd, Co Laois

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