VRS Foundation

This course is the starting point for anyone who wants to work in the VRS industry.

It provides basic information about VRS and, when linked with the health and safety course, prepares you to work safely in the industry.

By passing the test (foundation, health and safety and CITB test, you are eligible to hold the Green FISS/CSCS VRS labourers card

 

The NHSS10B VES Foundation Course

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for anyone wanting to enter the VRS industry or gain basic information about vehicle restraint systems

Course Duration

The course is 1/2 day long, but when linked with the health & safety training and testing makes a full day

Where

The course is regulalrly delivered at our VRS Training centre in Redditch, but can be delivered to groups at your venue

Cost

The cost of the course starts at £325 plus VAT

What does the course cover?

Module 1

  • Introduction
  • History of VRS
  • Quality Assurance
  • Sector Schemes
  • Terminology

Module 2

  • Performance Standards
  • Containment Levels
  • Working Width
  • Impact Severity Levels

Module 3

  • Terminals
  • Transitions
  • Components

Module 4

  • VRS Foundation End-of-Course Test

Optional

  • Health & Safety Training
  • Level 1 Health & Safety Test
  • CITB Operatives H, S & E Test

Certification

This course meets the requirements of the National Highways Sector Scheme 10B

 

Candidates who successfully complete this course and pass the end-of-course test will receive

  • Lantra Awards Foundation Certification
  • With the Health & Safety Training and Testing a Green FISS/CSCS VRS Labourers Card