Hill & Smith Brifen Wire Rope

What is this course?

This course covers how to recognise the different wire rope systems designed or supplied by Hill & Smith, how to interpret their drawings, and the importance of correct post spacing, position, line, and height. It also covers how to replace damaged posts and correctly re-tension systems.

Quick Facts

  • Price: £250 + VAT per delegate
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Maximum delegates: 8
  • Certification: Certificate of attendance
  • Validity: 5 years
  • Wire Rope N2 and H1 systems
  • Recognising the different systems, and interpreting system drawings
  • Calculating length of need
  • Correct post spacings, position, line, and height
  • Replacing damaged posts and correctly re-tensioning systems

A multiple-choice theory exam, plus a practical assessment including fault-finding and component recognition. Pass mark: 75%. There are no resits — a learner who doesn't pass will need to attend another course.

All potential VRS installers, and installers or supervisors of permanent Vehicle Restraint Systems, who will be completing installation, maintenance, or repair work on any Brifen Wire Rope system.

Course Content

  • Wire Rope N2 and H1 systems
  • Recognising the different systems, and interpreting system drawings
  • Calculating length of need
  • Correct post spacings, position, line, and height
  • Replacing damaged posts and correctly re-tensioning systems

Assessment

A multiple-choice theory exam, plus a practical assessment including fault-finding and component recognition. Pass mark: 75%. There are no resits — a learner who doesn't pass will need to attend another course.

Suitable For

All potential VRS installers, and installers or supervisors of permanent Vehicle Restraint Systems, who will be completing installation, maintenance, or repair work on any Brifen Wire Rope system.

Entry Requirements
  • • No specific requirements
  • • Minimum age: 16
  • • A good understanding of maths, and written and verbal English

Trainer Delivering This Course

Chris Sanders
Chris Sanders
Lead Trainer / Assessor
Chris brings 40 years of industry experience to AJ's Training, including 35 years in telecommunications and a background as a City & Guilds qualified electrician. A fully qualified Level 3 trainer and assessor, he delivers NRSWA, EUSR, health and safety and telecommunications training, and mentors AJ's newer trainers.
Stuart Pocock
Stuart Pocock
Apprenticeship Manager / Lead IQA / DLS
With over 15 years across construction and highways, Stuart leads AJ's apprenticeship programmes, safeguards learner welfare as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and oversees assessment quality as Lead IQA. He teaches across vehicle restraint systems, fencing, plant, health and safety, street works and EUSR.

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FAQs

What happens if I don't pass?

There are no resits for this course — you'd need to attend another full course.

Is there a shorter refresher option?

No — as this is only a 1-day course, there's no shorter refresher version.

How long does the certificate last?

5 years.

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