For installation and maintenance companies in the field of Automated Gates and Traffic Barriers, dhf offers 2 different training courses. Please read the descriptions below carefully to ensure that you select the correct course.
Installation and maintenance engineers of automated gates & traffic barriers.
This one-day theory-based course provides the learner with the knowledge and understanding of the safety standards related to automated gate and traffic barrier systems, intended primarily for vehicles but which persons could also access. It will cover hazard identification, hazard control, safety testing and risk assessment methodology.
Completion of the course provides delegates with the knowledge of how to install a safe and compliant product. Upon passing the course, learners will receive a certificate from dhf and if accreditation has been chosen, an Ofqual branded certificate from the Awarding Body, ABBE.
Learners receive a copy of DHF TS 013-1:2025 - Code of Practice for Automated Gates, Traffic Barriers, Industrial & Garage Doors Part 1: On-site Guide.
Learners should already be working in an automated gate and traffic barrier systems environment. It could be suitable for those with limited experience to prepare them for working in this sector, or for more experienced workers to recognise their existing abilities.
The Level 2 Award course complements the NVQ, but does not replace it.
dhf provides CPD for this qualification, a refresher course is required every 3 years to keep the qualification current. Refresher courses can be booked via the dhf Training Academy.
See available classroom course dates
Distance Learning Programme (DLP)
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For private training course bookings contact training@dhfonline.org.uk or call 01827 52337. T's n C's apply.
Formal accreditation can be added to this course, see details about dhf course accreditation here.
This theory-based course can only be booked and taken in conjunction the following Level 2 Award.
Those learners who already hold a Level 2 Award and would like to progress to the Level 4 Award must contact the Training Department for further assistance.
Managers and persons responsible for legal compliance within their organisation, with the influence to change legal compliance processes. It is for those who must compile O&M manuals and technical files, and those who exercise general supervision over installation and maintenance operatives and engineers.
Day 1 – Level 2 Award in Automated Gate & Traffic Barrier Safety
Learners receive a copy of DHF TS013-1: 2025 - Code of Practice for Automated Gates, Traffic Barriers, Industrial & Garage Doors Part 1: On-site Guide.
Day 2 – Level 4 Award in Industrial & Garage Door, Powered Gate & Traffic Barrier and Dock Leveller Legislation
This course will provide delegates with a greater understanding of legislation affecting the supply, installation, inspection, risk assessment, maintenance, and repair of automated gates, traffic barriers, industrial doors, garage doors and dock levellers. The course also focuses on technical safety procedures, covering all aspects of gate & roller shutter door safety, from the initial risk assessment through to force testing. It will ensure that installers and managers are fully conversant with all relevant safety regulations, can prepare a technical file and can issue a Declaration of Conformity.
Learners will receive a copy of DHF TS013-2: 2021 - Code of Practice for Automated Gates, Traffic Barriers, Industrial & Garage Doors Part 2: Legislation Affecting Supply, Installation & Maintenance.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a certificate from dhf and if accreditation has been chosen, an Ofqual branded certificate from the Awarding Body, ABBE.
NOTE: Accreditation can be added to day 1, day 2 or both days of the course. Fees vary depending on the Award Level.
To take the qualification, learners must already be working in the door, gate, shutter or dock leveller industry. It is suitable for those with limited experience to prepare them for working in this sector, or for more experienced workers to recognise their existing abilities.
It is a pre-requisite that the learner has already attended and passed the Level 2 Award in the relevant industry sector.
dhf provides CPD for this qualification, a refresher course is required every 3 years to keep the qualification current. Refresher courses can be booked via the dhf Training Academy.
See available classroom course dates
Distance Learning Programme (DLP)
For private training course bookings contact training@dhfonline.org.uk or call 01827 52337. T's n C's apply.
Formal accreditation can be added to this course, see details about dhf course accreditation here.
Please note: it is assumed that anyone attending either course will already have a working knowledge of the installation process. Neither course covers the actual installation of doors, gates, barriers or dock levellers. Furthermore, although electrical safety is covered during both courses, the training does not provide the detailed electrical knowledge associated with the installation of any powered or automated door, gate or traffic barrier.
We recommend that those with barriers to learning such as dyslexia or difficulty in reading and writing to please inform dhf training staff before attending a course, and also to attend a classroom course at Tamworth where extra help can be provided.
All courses are run on a pass/fail basis and marked independently. No communication will be entered into with the trainer.
For queries related to training, please email the training department at training@dhfonline.org.uk
Terms and conditions apply to all dhf training.
