NRSWA Operative 5 Day Course

5 Day Operative Course
08:30am to 4:00pm
£679.50 + VAT Per Person

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NRSWA Operative 5 Day Course

Course Overview

Designed specifically for operatives, this comprehensive 5-day course covers both the theoretical and practical requirements necessary to comply with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA). Participants will gain the essential skills and knowledge to work safely and effectively in street works environments. The course includes hands-on training in locating and avoiding underground utilities, safe excavation practices, and proper backfilling and reinstatement techniques for various surface types, including modular, flexible, composite, and concrete surfaces.

Who Attends

The NRSW course is designed to assess and qualify experienced operatives (please note this course is for Operatives only, supervisor availability can be found under NRSWA 5 Days - Supervisor course).

Course Content

Participants will cover the following modules:

  • NRSWA LA - Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus: Learn techniques to identify and avoid underground utilities.
  • NRSWA (O1) - Signing, Lighting, and Guarding: Understand the requirements for safe site management.
  • NRSWA (O2) - Excavation in the Highway: Master the skills necessary for safe and efficient highway excavation.
  • NRSWA (O3) - Reinstatement and Compaction of Backfill Materials: Learn the best practices for backfilling and compacting materials.
  • NRSWA (O4) - Reinstatement of Sub-base & Base in Non-bituminous Materials: Focus on the methods for reinstating sub-base and base layers.
  • NRSWA (O5) - Reinstatement in Cold-lay Bituminous Materials: Gain expertise in using cold-lay bituminous materials for reinstatement.
  • NRSWA (O8) - Reinstatement of Modular Surfaces and Concrete Footways: Understand the processes involved in restoring modular and concrete surfaces.
  • Assessment Methods
    Delegates will be continuously assessed during the NRSWA course in preparation for tablet based examinations, one exam for each unit.

Prerequisites

  • None: This course is open to all operatives with no prior qualifications required. The minimum entry requirement is a good understanding of spoken and written English. Only those with experience should attend, this is an assessment or test.

Duration

  • 5 Days: Intensive training to ensure comprehensive understanding and practical competence.

Certification

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive:

  • CABWI Certificate: Documenting the modules completed.
  • Initial Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) Card: Recognized certification for street works operatives. CABWI Cert & SWQR Card Included in cost (valid 5 years).

Awarding Body

  • CABWI & SWQR: Leading certification bodies in the industry ensuring high standards and recognition.

Personal Protective Equipment (Mandatory)

Safety Boots (with a well-defined heel for climbing poles).
Safety Helmet (with 4-point chin strap).
Hi-Visibility Vest – Long Sleeve.
Appropriate Gloves.
Clothing suitable for inclement weather (Advised).
Eye Shields.


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      Email: info@locktelacademy.co.uk

      Phone: 0113 345 2244

      Location

      Locktel Academy
      1C Simpson Parkway
      Kirkton Campus
      Livingston
      EH54 7BH