We provide NRSWA Streetworks courses for broadband contractors, fibre installation companies, civils teams and subcontractors working on the expansion and maintenance of communications networks.
Training can be arranged for operatives carrying out physical Streetworks and supervisors responsible for monitoring the work. Our nationwide training network helps contractors arrange courses close to their workforce, while companies with six or more delegates can enquire about dedicated training at their own site.
Group courses can also be arranged during the week, at weekends and, where available, during evenings, helping broadband contractors organise essential training while minimising disruption to ongoing projects and installation programmes.
Successful candidates receive certification for the units completed and are registered on the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR), with qualifications valid for five years.
5-Day NRSWA Operative Course
Our 5-day NRSWA Operative course is designed for people carrying out physical Streetworks. Training covers key activities including locating underground apparatus, signing, lighting and guarding, excavation, backfilling and reinstatement. This makes the course particularly relevant to broadband civils operatives carrying out excavation, duct installation and associated reinstatement works.
5-Day NRSWA Supervisor Course
The 5-day NRSWA Supervisor course is for those responsible for supervising and monitoring Streetworks activities. It covers the supervision of work including excavation, reinstatement and signing, lighting and guarding, making it suitable for supervisors overseeing broadband and fibre civils teams.
Unit LA – Cat & Genny
NRSWA Unit LA covers the location and avoidance of underground apparatus. Broadband contractors carrying out excavation may be working close to existing electricity, gas, water and communications infrastructure, making the ability to identify and avoid underground services an important part of safe working.
Unit O1 – Signing, Lighting & Guarding
Unit O1 is the operative qualification for signing, lighting and guarding. It is intended for operatives responsible for setting out and maintaining signs, cones, barriers and other temporary traffic-management arrangements required for Streetworks.
Unit S1 – Monitoring Signing, Lighting & Guarding
Unit S1 is the corresponding supervisor qualification. It is designed for those responsible for monitoring signing, lighting and guarding arrangements and ensuring the work is appropriately supervised.
NRSWA Reassessment
NRSWA Streetworks qualifications are valid for five years. We provide reassessment courses for broadband contractors whose existing qualifications are approaching expiry, helping operatives and supervisors renew the relevant units and maintain their Streetworks qualifications.
Not sure which NRSWA course your broadband team requires? Speak to our dedicated Streetworks team and we can help you identify the appropriate training options for your operatives, supervisors and wider workforce.