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
Training courses and qualifications delivered over the past 12 months.
Nov 2024 - Sept 2025
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