NRSWA Streetworks Course

NRSWA Streetworks course 5 days

NRSWA Streetworks Courses

For Operatives, Supervisors or Reassessments – 1 to 5 day course

The NRSWA Streetworks course for operatives or supervisors; either initial NRSWA training or NRSWA reassessment, ensures all work on roads and infrastructure in the United Kingdom is carried out to a safe and high standard. 

After successfully completing the NRSWA course the operative or supervisor will have the skills to carry out Streetworks to the standards required by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. 

Outcome
After successful completion of the NRSWA training course candidates will be awarded a certificate and Streetworks card (SWQR card) valid for a full 5 years. This can then be renewed every 5 years with a NRSWA reassessment. 

Candidates will be registered with CABWI, SQA, City&Guilds or the relevant awarding body and will receive certification. They will also receive a Streetworks card, which is a physical photo ID card, listing all units the candidate is qualified to work in and the expiry date. 

Who is the course for
Anyone who is working on the local authority roads or supervising the works on these roads requires the SWQR card with the units relevant to the work they are doing. The works can include excavation, backfill, reinstatement, signing, guarding and using tarmac materials. 

Delivery
The NRSWA training course is generally completed through a combination of practical assessments and classroom learning and a short online exam for each unit, led by one of our highly experienced and friendly trainers. 

The NRSWA 1991 act requires that the qualifications held must be appropriate for the work being carried out. 

Therefore, as well as the full 5 day operative, and 5 day supervisor NRSWA courses, we also offer single unit courses. 

The NRSWA training courses we offer are as follows: 

NRSWA Signing, lighting and guarding Unit O1 or S1 course (traffic management):
This single unit traffic management unit O1 course (previously known as unit 2) is for anyone who needs to physically set up signs, lighting, guards or cones on the road. This is a 1 day course. 

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The unit S1 course (previously known as unit 10) is for anyone who is supervising and monitoring the setting up of signs, lighting, guards or cones on the road. This is a 1 day course. 

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NRSWA Location and avoidance of underground apparatus Unit LA course (Cat and Genny): 
The single unit LA cat and genny Streetworks training course allows candidates to safely locate and avoid underground apparatus such as electrical cables, fibre optics and water mains. This is a 1 day course. 

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NRSWA Streetworks 5 Day Operative course:
The 5 day operative course covers the above 2 key units, unit LA and O1, along with the excavation and reinstatement units, for those who need to physically dig up the road and reinstate. 

Units covered are: 

Unit LA - Location and avoidance of underground apparatus (Cat and Genny)
 Unit O1 - Signing, lighting and guarding
 Unit O2 - Excavation in the road/highway
 Unit O3 - Reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
 Unit O4 - Reinstatement of sub-base and road-base on non-bituminous materials
 Unit O5 - Reinstatement of cold-lay bituminous materials
 Unit O6 - Reinstatement of hot-lay bituminous materials – only available at selected centres
Unit O8 - Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways 

For more information click here.

NRSWA Streetworks 5 Day Supervisor course:
The 5 day supervisor course covers the above 2 key units, unit LA and S1, along with the monitoring of excavation and reinstatement units, for those who need to monitor, plan and supervise the digging up and reinstatement of the road. 

Units covered are: 

Unit LA - Location and avoidance of underground apparatus (Cat and Genny)
 Unit S1 - Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding
 Unit S2 - Monitoring excavation in the road/highway
 Unit S3 - Monitoring reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
 Unit S4 - Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and road-base in non-bituminous materials
 Unit S5 - Monitoring reinstatement of bituminous materials
 Unit S7 - Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways 

For more information click here.

NRSWA Streetworks Reassessments:
Along side the new NRSWA training courses, we offer Streetworks refresher courses for those with a current SWQR card nearing expiry, or within 5 years of expiry.  It is for those who may hold all, some or a single unit. 

For more information click here.

Need help?
If you are unsure about which NRSWA training course you need just give us a call and our dedicated team can assist in finding the right course for you on 0333 301 0226. 

To find out when our next scheduled open course dates are in your area, please call us on 0333 301 0226 or contact us here.

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Why choose us?

  • Training available nationwide
  • Group training on your site
  • Dyslexic or find writing hard? Our flexible assessors can change aspects of the course to meet your needs
  • Weekend courses
  • Dedicated streetworks team
  • Experienced assessors with 25+ years experience
  • Highest pass rates
  • Lowest prices guaranteed
  • Fast certification
  • Officially accredited provider

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the 5 most commonly booked Street Works courses: 

- Unit LA - Location and avoidance of underground services (Cat & Genny) 
- Unit 2 (O1) - Signing, lighting, guarding 
- Unit 10 (S1) - Monitoring signing, lighting, guarding 
- Full 5 day Operative course 
- Full 5 day Supervisor course 

If you are unsure which course you require we recommend checking with your employer or the local council. 

This will involve excavation and reinstatement, therefore you will require the full 5-day street works course

Yes, you can carry out all the physical works covered by your units. However you need to have a streetworks supervisor assigned to the site with the equivalent supervisor units.

There are no beginner units. Each unit delivers something different. If you have no experience, there are books you can read prior to a course or if you can get some practical work experience with a company that would benefit you greatly. 

If you require supervisor units - while the operative units are not compulsory – gaining the operatives units first and doing the physical works can be of help. 

Yes the price includes all your certification and streetworks card.

Yes we offer discounts for group bookings call 0333 301 0226.

Yes we can complete training on your site for 6 or more delegates. We can also complete training on evenings and weekends to work around you. Call us on 0333 301 0226.

Yes, you can reschedule up to 14 days before any streetworks course.

Cancellation fees:

Within 30 days of course start date 100% of the total amount is due.

Outside of 30 days of the course there is no cancellation fee.

You can order a replacement card here.