Traffic Signal Control – From Design to Implementation

This 4 day course is for managers, engineers and technicians involved in the management, design or implementation of traffic control systems. The course is organised by IHE in conjunction with major UK industry players and complements the JCT Consultancy training programme.

Description

The course is linked to the IHE Professional Certificate/Diploma in Traffic Signal Control allowing delegates to test and demonstrate their knowledge, skills and competence with support and guidance from leading practitioners. Successful completion of the course will contribute towards the...

The course is linked to the IHE Professional Certificate/Diploma in Traffic Signal Control allowing delegates to test and demonstrate their knowledge, skills and competence with support and guidance from leading practitioners. Successful completion of the course will contribute towards the Certificate/Diploma.

Programme

- Basic Principles
- Traffic Management Policy, Legislation and Advice
- Signal Design: Specification and Installation
- Controller Specifications
- Electrical Design Consideration of the Specification LV & ELV
- Safety Audits & Safety Reviews
- Risk Assessments
- Managing for Safety
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- Site Acceptance Testing
- Detection for Traffic Signal junctions
- SCOOT & MOVA: Basic Principles
- Maintenance Contracts
- Asset Management

Course Aims
The course is structured around the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and the Code of Practice for the Management of Electronic Traffic Equipment. The first half of the course focuses on pedestrian crossings with an introduction to traffic signal junction design. The second half examines the concept and detail design of traffic signals.

Attending the Course
Delegates attend 4 consecutive days and complete assignments, practical activities and an end of course assessment.

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance with CPD just for attending the course.

Achieving the Certificate or Diploma
If you wish to go on to gain the Professional Certificate or Diploma then you will need to submit an Individual Portfolio of Evidence, which documents how you have achieved the competencies required.

Achieving Professional Registration
In addition, you can also make an application for EngTech Professional Registration if you meet the requirements.

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Requirements

Delegates are expected to have either attended an introductory signals course or have a year’s relevant experience.

You will learn

• To plan and manage the implementation of traffic control schemes
• To prepare for TOPAS 2500 data sheets
• To conduct factory and site acceptance tests
• To develop maintenance contracts and to monitor them

Who is it for?

• Engineer