NRSWA Training for Road Surfacing Contractors
Specialist NRSWA Streetworks training for road surfacing contractors, asphalt teams and highway reinstatement crews. Nationwide courses for operatives and supervisors, with flexible group training options.
Streetworks Qualifications for Road Surfacing & Reinstatement Teams
Road surfacing and reinstatement work demands careful planning, safe working practices and an understanding of the requirements involved when working on public highways. Whether your team is reinstating a trench following utility repairs, repairing damaged carriageways or completing footway reinstatements, the correct Streetworks qualifications can be an important part of meeting project requirements. At NRSWA Streetworks Training, we help surfacing businesses arrange the qualifications their employees need for relevant Streetworks activities. Our courses cover everything from excavation and reinstatement to temporary signing, lighting and guarding, underground service awareness and the supervision of highway works. We work with individual contractors and businesses managing larger surfacing teams, offering training through centres across the UK and dedicated group courses for organisations looking to qualify multiple employees together.
Keeping a surfacing crew productive often means coordinating training around scheduled road closures, resurfacing programmes and demanding project deadlines. Our training options are designed to make that process more manageable.
We arrange NRSWA Operative and Supervisor courses, individual Streetworks units and reassessments for employees involved in road surfacing, utility reinstatement and associated highway activities.
For companies with six or more delegates, dedicated group training may be available at your premises, subject to suitable facilities and course requirements. Weekday, weekend and, where available, evening options provide additional flexibility when planning training around operational commitments.
Following successful assessment, candidates receive certification for the units achieved and registration on the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR). NRSWA qualifications are valid for five years.
5-Day NRSWA Operative Course
Our full 5-day Operative course covers practical Streetworks activities including excavation, backfilling, reinstatement and signing, lighting and guarding. It is particularly relevant to contractors completing utility trench reinstatements, footway repairs and other qualifying Streetworks activities involving highway surfaces.
5-Day NRSWA Supervisor Course
Supervisors overseeing reinstatement teams need to understand how Streetworks activities should be monitored and assessed. This 5-day course covers supervisory responsibilities across excavation, reinstatement and temporary signing, lighting and guarding, making it relevant to those managing Streetworks surfacing operations.
Unit LA – Cat & Genny
Before breaking ground, identifying underground apparatus is an important safety consideration. Unit LA covers locating and avoiding buried services using appropriate detection techniques and equipment, particularly relevant where surfacing projects involve excavation or ground disturbance.
Unit O1 – Signing, Lighting & Guarding
Unit O1 focuses on the safe installation and maintenance of temporary signing, lighting and guarding arrangements. This can be relevant when operatives are responsible for setting out signs, cones and barriers around Streetworks reinstatement activities.
Unit S1 – Monitoring Signing, Lighting & Guarding
Designed for supervisors, Unit S1 covers monitoring temporary signing, lighting and guarding arrangements. It supports those responsible for overseeing these arrangements during qualifying Streetworks activities.
NRSWA Reassessment
Already qualified? Streetworks qualifications generally require reassessment within their five-year validity period. We provide reassessment courses to help experienced surfacing operatives and supervisors maintain the relevant units before their existing qualifications expire.
Whether you're preparing a new reinstatement crew or arranging renewals for experienced employees, our team can help you select suitable NRSWA training and organise courses around your business requirements.
Why choose us?
Trainers and training centres nationwide
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Weekend or weekday training for groups
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5 year certificate
Includes all fees: exam, registration and certification
Group training on your site
Fast certification
Top Rated Streetworks Training
Our Streetworks Training is consistently rated 5 stars in post course feedback. Our team have completed NRSWA streetworks courses for the largest highway and construction companies in the UK including Transport for London, T&K Gallaghers, Breedon Group, Galliford Try, Morrisons Utilities, BT Openreach and many more.
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 Streetworks 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.
Yes. Unit LA (previously known as unit 1) is for both Streetworks operatives and supervisors working on the roads, they do not require a separate qualification.
The NRSWA Streetworks Unit LA is specifically for those who need to located underground apparatus whilst working on the UK roads and highways. It is a key unit which you need if you intend to qualify in any of the Streetworks excavation and reinstatement units.
If you are not working on the roads you may require the EUSR qualification, or an in-house certification. If you are not sure please drop us a call 0333 301 0226.
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.
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.
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