Promotional price 1695 SEK until 30/04/2025
(Ord. price 1995kr)
APV competence guard and pilot updated according to the new regulations of version 2 of TDOK 2018:0371 and version 5 of TDOK 2012:86 that come into force on September 1, 2024.
Course description: Guard & Pilot roles
This online course for flaggers and pilots is aimed at road workers who are responsible for stopping, guiding and/or piloting traffic through road works. Participants will learn to communicate effectively in Swedish, hold a driver's license with at least level B and meet the following competency requirements:
Course content:
1. VPA Step 1.1 - General basic competence in VPA
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- Basic competence in occupational health and safety and employer responsibility.
- Road safety and work for road authorities, including accessibility and road signs.
- Safety rules on road worksites and understanding of work preparations.
- Personal protective equipment and risk assessment.
2. APV Step 1.2 - APV competence for vehicle drivers
- Safe use of road maintenance vehicles and vehicle-mounted lights.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle marking and traffic law.
3. APV Step 1.3 - Adapted APV Basic competence
- Customized security expertise for specific tasks.
- Performing work tasks in a safe manner.
- APV Step 1.4 - APV competence Guard and Pilot
- Traffic management: Competence in directing traffic by means of road signs, traffic signal or guard supplemented by barrier and/or pilot (single and double).
- Warning clothing and positioning: Knowledge of warning clothing requirements, marking design and positioning location.
- Work Preparedness and Risk Management: Ability to follow work preparedness, manage risks and act properly as a guard and pilot.
- Vehicle and Incident Management: Understanding waiting time requirements, handling priority vehicles and responding to unauthorized passage or other risky events.
In order to ensure that all guards and pilots work according to the applicable requirements and maintain good road safety, each actively working guard team shall have at least one certified person according to step 2.2 responsible for this.
Target group:
The course is aimed at road workers who will work as flagmen responsible for stopping, guiding and directing traffic through road works. Participants must be able to communicate in Swedish and hold at least a B driving license.
After Work on the Road course
After the course, you will receive a certificate digitally and registration for FREE on the ID06 skills database. You can also order a plastic card.
FAQ for Flag Guard
1. What are the requirements to become a flag guard?
To become a flag guard, you must be able to communicate in Swedish, hold at least a driving license B and meet the competence requirements according to APV Steps 1.1 to 1.4. You also need to undergo certification according to the Swedish Transport Administration's standards.
2. What does the APV Step 1.4 - APV competence Guard and Pilot mean?
APV Step 1.4 covers competence in traffic control using road signs, traffic signals or guards, including the use of booms and/or pilots. It also includes requirements for high-visibility clothing, signage and positioning site design, and risk management and incident response.
3. What is included in the training for flag guards?
The training for flaggers includes basic competences in occupational health and safety, road safety, traffic management, risk management, and the use of personal protective equipment. It also covers specific competence requirements for traffic management and incident management.
4. How often do I need to renew my flag guard certification?
Every 4 years the training should be repeated.
5. What is my role and responsibility as a flagger at roadworks?
As a flagger, your main task is to stop, guide and/or direct traffic through road works in a safe and efficient manner. You are also responsible for following safety regulations, managing risks, and responding to incidents to ensure road safety for both workers and road users.
