NRSWA Operators

1-5 days

The NRSWA Operative Course is designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely carry out street works. This five-day course provides a combination of theoretical and practical training, ensuring that operatives are fully prepared to execute tasks in compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).

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Why Take This Course?

It is a legal requirement under the NRSWA Act 1991 for anyone working on street works to hold a valid NRSWA qualification. The course prepares operatives to meet these legal obligations, and upon successful completion, you will receive a Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) card, allowing you to work legally on street works sites.

Key Benefits:

  • Safety and Efficiency: Learn to work safely and efficiently on street works sites, reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall site safety.
  • Career Advancement: Earning the SWQR card, valid for five years, enhances your career prospects within the construction and infrastructure industries.
  • Teamwork and Communication: The course promotes effective teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills, which are crucial on any worksite.
  • Employer Confidence: Demonstrates your competence to employers, increasing your value as a qualified operative.

Course Units

The course covers the following NRSWA units, each designed to develop specific skills necessary for carrying out street works:

  • Unit LA: Location & avoidance of underground apparatus
  • Unit O1: Signing, lighting, and guarding
  • Unit O2: Excavation in the highway
  • Unit O3: Reinstatement & compaction of backfill materials
  • Unit O4: Reinstatement of sub-base & road in non-bituminous materials
  • Unit O5: Reinstatement of cold-lay bituminous materials
  • Unit O6: Reinstatement of hot-lay bituminous materials (subject to centre)
  • Unit O7: Reinstatement of concrete slabs (subject to centre)
  • Unit O8: Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways

For more information on each unit please visit the NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor website.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to perform operative duties to the standards required by the NRSWA Act 1991, ensuring that all street works are conducted safely and effectively.

Certification

To successfully complete the NRSWA Operative Course, you must pass both practical and theoretical assessments:

  • Practical Assessment: Involves demonstrating safe excavation techniques, cable avoidance, and other relevant skills.
  • Theory Assessment: A multiple-choice exam conducted via a tablet with a 45-minute time limit and a required pass mark of 80%. Up to two resits are allowed, typically offered on the same day.

Upon successful completion of each unit, a separate certificate is issued. Completing the required units will qualify you for a full Street Works qualification, and you will receive your SWQR card.

Course Delivery Options

The NRSWA Operative Course is available in the following formats:

  • Classroom Training: Attend a scheduled course at one of our training centres, where experienced trainers will guide you through the curriculum in a traditional classroom setting.
  • In-House Training: Tailored courses can be delivered at your site or a venue of your choice. We can accommodate up to eight delegates per trainer, ensuring personalised attention and practical learning.

For in-house courses, pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis, considering the course location and the number of delegates. Contact us for a quote.

Additional Information:

Choosing between the NRSWA Supervisor Course and the NRSWA Operative Course depends on the role you will be performing on a street works site. If your responsibility is to oversee and ensure that all work is carried out safely and in compliance with regulations, the Supervisor Course is the right choice for you. However, if you are directly involved in the hands-on tasks such as excavation, backfilling, and reinstatement, the Operative Course will provide you with the necessary practical skills and certification.