New Roads and Streetworks Operative (NRSWA)

Qualify to carry out streetworks safely and legally. This practical course certifies operatives under the New Roads and Street Works Act.

  • Format

    In-person

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Level

    Operative

  • Certificate

    City & Guilds

  • Valid For

    5 Years

  • Prerequisites

    None

Course Overview

A practical, five-day course that certifies operatives to carry out excavation, backfilling and reinstatement of highways in compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA).

City & Guilds-accredited and suitable for those in utilities, telecoms, civil engineering and highways roles. Successful delegates receive a Streetworks Operative card valid for five years.

  • Topics

    • Introduction to the NRSWA
    • Signing, lighting and guarding the site
    • Safe excavation techniques
    • Backfilling excavations
    • Reinstatement of construction layers
    • Reinstatement of modular surfaces
    • You’ll learn how to:

      • Understand your legal duties under NRSWA
      • Set up signing, lighting and guarding
      • Carry out safe excavation and backfilling
      • Reinstate footways and roadways
      • Work safely near underground services
      • Who should attend:

        • Utilities operatives
        • Groundworkers
        • Roadworkers
        • Civil engineering operatives
        • Telecoms installation teams
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