APV – Level 1.4 – Traffic Marshal & Pilot Vehicle Driver
Working as a traffic marshal or pilot vehicle driver requires sound judgement, clear communication, and a strong focus on safety. This course provides the knowledge and practical understanding needed to manage traffic safely, anticipate risks in road work areas, and handle interactions with road users in a professional and confident manner.
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Contact usRequirements for Traffic Marshals
Each active traffic marshal team must include at least one individual responsible for ensuring that all marshals and pilot vehicle drivers comply with applicable requirements and that the necessary level of road safety is achieved. This individual must hold certification as a Traffic Control Supervisor in accordance with TDOK 2018:0371 Level 2.2.
Requirements for Inspection and Monitoring
At fixed road work sites, personnel carrying out inspections of traffic management and safety equipment must be certified as a Traffic Control Supervisor.
The goal
After completing the course, you will have a solid understanding of how to work safely and correctly as a traffic marshal or pilot vehicle driver at road work sites.
The target group
This course is intended for personnel working as traffic marshals or pilot vehicle drivers who are responsible for stopping, directing, and escorting traffic through road work sites.
The topics covered
- Traffic control using signs, signals, traffic marshals, barriers, and pilot vehicles
- High-visibility PPE requirements
- Traffic management layouts and positioning of traffic marshals
- Risk assessment, work planning, and safe working methods
- Managing waiting times and traffic flow
- Procedures for emergency and priority vehicles
- Actions to take in the event of unauthorized passage and other hazardous situations
References
TDOK 2018:0371 and TDOK 2018:0372. The Swedish Traffic Ordinance, the Road Signs Ordinance, the Work Environment Act and its associated regulations, the Roads Act together with related ordinances and regulations, and regulations issued by the Swedish Transport Agency, among others.
Prerequisites
Basic APV competence in accordance with Levels 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3. Participants must be able to communicate in Swedish and possess a valid Category B driving licence or higher.
We take pride in delivering up-to-date courses at all times and never shy away from thinking innovatively in all fields. You and your employees will always be met by highly skilled instructors who have field experience and have faced the challenges firsthand. It is a goal that everyone gets the most out of the courses they attend. Therefore, we ensure that our instructors stay professionally updated through studies, training, and close collaboration with authorities and industry organizations. This creates an environment focused on learning and safety.
Our instructors not only have solid subject knowledge - they also have practical experience and understanding of the challenges you face in everyday life. Through close cooperation with both authorities and industry organisations, we ensure that our courses are always updated and comply with the latest safety requirements and regulations.
We take pride in delivering up-to-date courses at all times and never shy away from thinking innovatively in all fields. You and your employees will always be met by highly skilled instructors who have field experience and have faced the challenges firsthand. It is a goal that everyone gets the most out of the courses they attend. Therefore, we ensure that our instructors stay professionally updated through studies, training, and close collaboration with authorities and industry organizations.
This creates an environment focused on learning and safety.
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