NRSWA Supervisors

1-5 days

The NRSWA Supervisor Course is a five-day training programme designed for supervisors overseeing street works operations. This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to ensure the health and safety of workers on site, 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 street works to be supervised by an individual holding a valid supervisor qualification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) card, which is essential for proving your competency on-site.

Key Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Training: Learn how to effectively supervise operatives, ensuring that all street works are conducted safely and efficiently.
  • Career Advancement: Achieving the SWQR card, valid for five years, demonstrates your competency to employers and enhances your career prospects within the construction and infrastructure industries.
  • Legal Compliance: Meet the legal requirements set by the NRSWA Act 1991 for supervising street works.

Course Units

Course Units

This course covers the following NRSWA units, with each unit successfully completed earning you a certificate, which will be added to your SWQR card:

  • Unit LA: Location & avoidance of underground apparatus
  • Unit S1: Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding
  • Unit S2: Monitoring excavation in the highway
  • Unit S3: Monitoring reinstatement & compaction of backfill materials
  • Unit S4: Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base & road in non-bituminous materials
  • Unit S5: Monitoring reinstatement in bituminous materials
  • Unit S6: Monitoring reinstatement of concrete slabs (subject to centre)
  • Unit S7: Monitoring 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, you will be equipped to perform supervisory duties to the standards set by the NRSWA Act 1991. You will be competent in monitoring work activities on-site, though physical involvement in the work itself is not permitted.

Certification

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

  • Practical Assessment: Involves observation and reporting on specific street works activities.
  • Theory Assessment: An invigilated open book exam with a 45-minute time limit and a required pass mark of 80%.

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 Supervisor Course is available in several formats to best suit your needs:

  • Classroom Training: Join a scheduled course at one of our training centres.
  • In-House Training: Tailored courses can be delivered at your site or at a venue of your choice. We can accommodate up to eight delegates per trainer, ensuring personalised attention and optimal learning outcomes.

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.