Professional guardrails / guide rails

Professional guardrails / guide rails

Our country has approximately 7000 km of guardrails, most of which are located along highways. The relatively "soft" steel deforms easily, the construction requires little space, it hardly bends during impacts, and it dissipates energy more evenly than any other material. A guardrail must be able to stop a bus hitting it at a speed of 70 km/h and at an angle of 20 degrees. Correctly installing a guardrail is very important.

During the guardrail specialist course (BRL 9161), you will learn about the components, installation of the systems, the requirements, road categories, design guidelines and much more.

The course is suitable for professionals from companies that deal with shielding systems and need to be certified in accordance with BRL 9161.

What will you learn during the course?

The course combines theory and practice. The following topics are covered:

  • Functional characteristics of a shielding construction
  • Road safety during road works
  • Mounting systems
  • Naming and applying components
  • Requirements for the end result of a shielding construction
  • Naming road categories
  • Some design guidelines
  • Implementation processes according to the BRL

What do you get afterwards?

At the end of the course, you'll take an exam. You'll receive a certificate upon successful completion. This certificate is valid for 5 years. 

Additional information

  • If you are a member of the Specialist Road Construction section of Bouwend Nederland, then a discount of € 275,- on the course fee. Please indicate this in the comments when you register. 
  • Bouwend Nederland advises to take this course beforehand Guide Rail Employee to have completed and successfully completed the program. This is not a formal admission requirement, but it does contribute to good preparation.
  • If desired, candidates can take the exam by reading aloud. Please note: this involves an additional fee. Please contact us to discuss the options and additional costs.  

2 days Certificate (valid for 5 years)

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DateLocationSign upDuration of trainingTeaching daysPrice
25 Januari 2027HarderwijkSign up2 daysJanuary 25, 26, 2027€1538,90

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