Smart Awards
Advance Your Telecoms Career with Smart Awards Training
Our telecommunications training courses are meticulously crafted to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to meet Smart Awards standards. By completing our programmes, candidates leave our training centre fully compliant, safety-aware, and prepared to make an immediate impact in the telecommunications field.
Focusing on fibre optic telecommunications, our courses align with current industry demands, ensuring that you gain relevant and practical expertise to access and excel within the telecoms network.
Smart Awards serve as the authoritative body within the telecoms industry. For those working on the Openreach network, holding a Smart Awards Network Operative Passport Scheme (NOPS) card is essential. This card consolidates all an engineer’s accreditations, providing a streamlined and easily accessible record of qualifications. Managed by Smart Awards, the scheme sets and maintains industry standards, adapting to regulatory changes and ensuring compliance across the sector. With workforce data readily available on smartphones and tablets, the NOPS card simplifies credential management and upholds industry excellence.
Available Smart Award Courses

SA001 Overhead Safety
The SA001 Overhead Safety course is a comprehensive three-day program focused on equipping participa...

SA001A Overhead Safety Awareness
The SA001A Overhead Safety Awareness course is a one-day training designed to provide participants w...

SA001R Safety Overhead Refresher
The SA001R Safety Overhead Refresher course is a one-day program designed for individuals who have p...

SA002 - Safety Underground
The SA002 – Safety Underground course is a one-day program focused on equipping participants with ...

SA005 - Safe Moving and Handling
The SA005 Safe Moving & Handling (AM) course, accredited by Smart Awards, is designed to provide lea...

SA006 - Safe Working in Civils Specification
The SA006 – Safe Working In Civils Specification course is a 1.5-day training program designed to ...

SA048 - Fibre Safety Awareness
The SA048 Fibre Safety Awareness course, accredited by Smart Awards, is tailored for professionals i...

SA051C - Tetra Leaning Ladder and Flat Roof Accreditation
The SA051C - Tetra Leaning Ladder and Flat Roof Candidate Accreditation course is a one-day program ...
Smart Awards Training Delivery at Locktel Academy
At Locktel Academy, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and immersive training experience through our blended training delivery model. Combining state-of-the-art training rooms with a purpose-built, designated training ground, we ensure that every learner receives both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience.
Our training rooms are equipped with modern technology and resources, providing the perfect environment for in-depth learning of the theoretical aspects of telecommunications. Here, learners will gain an understanding of essential industry concepts, safety standards, and technical frameworks, delivered by expert instructors with years of experience in the field.
On our dedicated training ground, learners transition from the classroom to a realistic, controlled environment where they can apply their new skills. This space is specifically designed to replicate real-world telecoms scenarios, offering hands-on experience in fibre optic installations, network access, and equipment handling. By practising in a safe yet authentic setting, learners build confidence and refine their skills, ensuring they are job-ready from day one.
This blended approach not only caters to different learning styles but also ensures that every participant leaves with a comprehensive skill set that meets the highest standards of the telecoms industry. With Locktel Academy, you’re not just learning – you’re preparing to excel in a dynamic and competitive sector.