Fast Lane Training Services (FLTS)

Abrasive wheels and cut-off saws are powerful tools used widely across various sectors, but without proper training, they pose significant risks. HSE regulations require that all users are competently trained before operating abrasive wheels.

Course overview
With a course syllabus prepared to meet the training requirement of HSG17 Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), our abrasive wheels and cut-off saw course includes both theory and practical training and assessment, ensuring delegates leave with the knowledge and confidence to work safely and effectively.

What the training covers

• Legislation and regulations
  Hazards, risks and controls
  COSHH & silicosis
  Wheel types, wheel markings and specifications
  Storage, handling and transportation
  Component functions
  Safe use of grinders / cut-off saws (personal checks, after-use checks)
  Practical assessment uses a STIHL cut-off saw and involves cutting a variety of materials (e.g. paving slabs, kerbs, metal poles).

Who should attend?
This course is ideal for:

• Construction workers
  Utility and groundworks operatives
  Maintenance engineers
  Landscaping professionals
  Anyone required to use cut-off saws or abrasive wheels in their job role
  Whether you’re new to abrasive wheels or need refresher training, we’ve got you covered.

Certification
Proving competency in line with HSG17 and PUWER regulations, upon successful completion, candidates will receive a Fast Lane Training Services Certificate of Training & Assessment.

Training locations
We offer abrasive wheels and cut-off saw training at our centre near Norwich. On-site training at your premises is available for groups across East Anglia.

Incorrect use of location equipment can lead to serious injury, utility damage, and costly project delays. That’s why the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) outlines strict guidance in HSG47: Avoiding Danger from Underground Services. HSG47 strongly recommends the use of detection tools (such as CAT & Genny) and that all operators are properly trained and competent.

What the training covers

• Overview of HSE Guidance HSG47 Avoiding Dangers from Underground Services
• Safe system of work and planning processes
• Underground Apparatus Identification
• Hazards and Risks Associated
• Risk Assessments
• Site Survey
• Reading Service Plans
• Use of C.A.T & Genny equipment in a working scenario
• Equipment controls and their function
• Pre-use checks
• PUWER Compliance (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)

Assessment includes:

• A short multiple-choice theory test
• Practical demonstration of locating techniques using CAT & Genny

Who should attend?
This course is offered as a combined theory and practical training and assessment package and as such is suitable for novices, experienced operatives and those seeking refresher training.

This course is ideal for:

• Utility workers
• Civil Engineers
• Construction and groundwork teams
• Site managers
• Surveyors
• Anyone working near or around buried utilities

Certification
Proving competency in line with HSG47 and PUWER regulations, upon successful completion, candidates receive FLTS Training & Assessment certification.

This 2-day course is taught in simulated confined spaces for those working in medium risk environments. It covers what you need to know to work safely in a medium risk confined space. The course certifies entrant and entry controller/ top person.

A medium risk confined space is one where there is a realistic expectation of a specified risk. The course involves working as a team and requires candidates to use environmental monitoring, escape breathing apparatus and access equipment. NC2 and NC3 classification.

Candidates will learn how to:

• Prepare to work safely in medium risk confined spaces
• Enter and exit a confined space safely
• Use equipment and tools safely
• Follow working procedures and work safely
• Deal with emergencies
• Understand the principles of working in medium risk confined spaces
• Understand entry controller duties and responsibilities
• Understand standard protocols for working in medium risk confined spaces

This course is designed for:

• Utilities, construction, or maintenance workers
• Site supervisors and engineers
• Emergency rescue teams
• Anyone required to enter confined spaces with medium risk levels

Certification
The assessment includes:

• Practical demonstration of skills in a realistic confined space environment
• Written or oral knowledge test

Upon successful completion, you will receive a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (6160-09), recognised across the UK. The certification is valid for 3 years.

If you drive a lorry, bus, or coach professionally, you must complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5-years to maintain your Driver Qualification Card (DQC). Staying compliant with DVSA requirements is essential, therefore our Driver CPC Periodic Training courses are designed to help you meet this requirement in a way that’s informative, engaging, and practical.

Who should attend?
You need Driver CPC periodic training if you’re:

• An HGV (LGV) or PCV driver who drives professionally
• Already hold a Driver CPC and need to renew your 35 hours of training
• Employed by a company that requires you to maintain a valid DQC

Training overview
We offer Driver CPC periodic training modules in:

• Manual handling
• Safety of loads on vehicles
• Spillage response
• Vehicle fire safety
• First aid for drivers
• OLAT (operatives)
• Driver compliance
• Vehicle defect checks and reporting
• Hazard perception and road safety
• Drivers health & welfare
• Managing conflict & difficult situations

Did you know over 30% of workplace injuries in the construction and road maintenance industry are related to manual handling? Our targeted training helps reduce those risks and keeps your team safe and your operations running smoothly.

At Fast Lane Training Services (FLTS), we provide industry-specific Manual Handling training and assessment for workers across Norfolk’s highways and construction sectors. This training ensures your workforce remains compliant, confident, and injury-free while performing lifting, carrying, or moving tasks on-site.

Why manual handling training is essential
The construction and highways industries present unique manual handling challenges, including:

• Handling heavy or awkward loads
• Working in confined or uneven areas
• Repetitive lifting during roadworks or site preparation
• Weather-exposed environments increasing risk factors

Our manual handling course addresses these specific conditions, preparing workers to handle materials, tools, and equipment safely and in compliance with UK safety laws.

Course overview
Designed in line with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 our course includes:

• What is manual handling?
• Legislation and Regulations
• Health problems associated with poor manual handling, including Musculoskeletal
• Disorders (MSD)
• Risk Assessments
• Common loads
• Defining physical action to aid manual handling
• Correct lifting techniques (Individuals, Team)
• Alternative handling (Mechanical Aids)
• Manual Handling Plan (TILE)

Who should attend?
This course is ideal for:

• Groundworkers, labourers, and highways maintenance crews
• Site managers and supervisors
• Plant operators and logistics staff
• Any construction personnel involved in lifting or manual handling tasks

Whether you’re a site contractor or a private civil engineering organisation, we ensure your teams are trained to the highest standards.

Certification
On successful completion, participants receive a Fast Lane Training Services Certificate of Training & Assessment. This supports your legal duties under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and shows clear due diligence.

NHSS 12D is the recognised training scheme for temporary traffic management on rural and urban roads. It’s primarily designed for local authority works, utilities, and maintenance services on roads with lower speed limits.

If your job involves setting out cones, signs, signals, or controlling traffic flow under these conditions, you are legally required to hold the correct 12D qualification.

FLTS deliver fully accredited NHSS 12D training and assessments designed for operatives and supervisors working on rural and urban roads.

Our expert instructors provide practical, in-depth courses that meet LANTRA and National Highway standards, helping individuals and businesses stay compliant and safe on the road.

Who should attend?
Our NHSS 12D training is suitable for:

• Traffic management operatives
• Utilities workers (gas, water, telecoms)
• Local authority contractors
• Civil engineering & highway maintenance teams
• Supervisors overseeing temporary traffic works

Training opportunities
We provide the following NHSS 12D training courses:

TTMBC Temporary Traffic Management Basic Course (pre-requisite for the T1/M1)
For all persons starting work for the first time in the temporary traffic management industry, and for those persons that do not hold current NHSS12ABCD certificates or cards, and for those who have held any NHSS 12ABCD skills that have expired by more than 2 years.

12D T1 Moving Works Operative (M1)
All persons that need to become a Moving Works Operatives (MWOs) can only be involved in mobile and short duration works on NHSS12D type roads (single carriageway urban and rural roads and low speed dual carriageways).

12D T7 Course for Managers & Client Officers
NHSS12D M7 is for Supervisory, Management, Designers, Client Officers, Technicians and any person who does not actually install temporary traffic management (TTM) but requires knowledge of basic practice. M7 skill holders will be able to inspect 12D TTM type sites and review 12D TTM plans. 12D M7 is a mandatory requirement for Technical Officers and the Organizations Temporary Traffic Management Manager see the National Highway Sector Scheme (NHSS) Document requirements. TTMBC is not required for the T7/M7 qualification.

Certification
Successful candidates will receive:

• Lantra Awards NHSS 12D e-card

The Street Works qualification is mandatory for anyone carrying out or supervising street works on public highways. You must hold this qualification to apply for or renew your Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) card, legally required for working on highways across England, Scotland, and Wales.

At Fast Lane Training Services, we deliver City & Guilds 6167 Street Works training and assessment for operatives and supervisors working on the UK’s highways. Whether you’re applying for your first SWQR card or need to renew your qualification, our fully accredited course ensures you meet the legal requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).

Who should attend?

• Operatives: Working on excavation, reinstatement, and traffic management
• Supervisors: Overseeing street works Operatives, sites and ensuring NRSWA compliance

Our courses are ideal for:

• Local authority workers
• Utility companies and subcontractors
• Groundworkers and reinstatement teams
• Anyone needing to renew an expiring SWQR card

Course duration and delivery

Full: Street Works (4-days)
Operative: Units 01-06 & 09 / Certs LA, O1-O5 & O8
Supervisors: Units 01, 10-14 & 16 / Certs LA, S1-S5 & S7

Excavation in the Highways only (2.5 days)
Operative: Units 01-03 / Certs LA, O1 & O2)
Supervisors: Units 01, 10-11 / Certs LA, S1 & S2)

Signing, Lighting & Guarding only (1-day)
Operative: Unit 02 / Cert O1
Supervisor: Unit 10 / Cert S1

Reinstatement of Hot-lay Bituminous Materials (1-day)
Operative: Unit 07 / Cert O6 (pre-requisite: for this qualification to be valid, candidates are required to hold Unit 01/Cert LA and Unit 02/Cert O1)

Reassessment: Existing Cardholders (1-2 days)
Operative & Supervisor: Renewal of qualifications currently held
Certification
Successful candidates receive:

• City & Guilds 6167 Certificate for each completed unit/qualification
• SWQR card (valid for 5 years)

Winter maintenance can be hazardous and high-risk. Having a City & Guilds qualification ensures compliance with industry standards and boosts operational safety.

What is City & Guilds 6159 Winter Service Operations?
These qualifications assess your skills and ability in preparing and operating winter services vehicles and equipment.

You can demonstrate the specialist knowledge and skills you have developed:

• Health and safety relating to winter service operations
• Prepare and operate winter service vehicles and equipment

You will learn in the work environment. Assessment is a mixture of practical assessments, multiple-choice questions and oral questioning.

Successful candidates will be eligible to obtain a NEREO operative or supervisor’s qualification registration card, endorsed with the appropriate category, valid for a five-year period.

Who should attend?
This course is ideal for:

• Local authorities
• Highways and road maintenance contractors
• Private operators contracted for winter maintenance
• Facilities management companies

Training opportunities
We provide training and assessment in the following units:

• 680 Winter Service Operations Health and Safety

This unit is for all those involved with Winter Operations. It is aimed at both existing Winter Service Operatives, who need re-assessment to re-new their registration and for new or inexperienced operatives who are seeking registration for the first time.

• 613 Prepare and operate winter service vehicles and equipment over 7500kg large LGV

We offer both training (novices) and assessment (novices and renewals) for this unit, including endorsement indicators:

• 111 Spreader fixed
• 212 Spreader towed
• 313 Plough angle blade/Vee blade.

Flexible training
At Fast Lane Training Services, we believe flexibility is key. That’s why we offer on-site training and assessment at your own location, using your own vehicles and equipment. This reduces travel time and ensures minimal disruption to operations.

Certification
Where achieved, candidates will receive:

• City & Guilds Unit certification (Unit 680 and/or Unit 613 plus endorsement indicators)
• City & Guilds Qualification Award certification (where both Unit 680 & 613 have been achieved)
• NEREO Qualification ID card (valid for 5 years)