New Roads and Street Works Act - Operator (NRSWA Units LA, O1 - O5 & O8)

This course is for those employed in carrying out works on the highway who have not worked on the highway before or require re-registration on the SWQR.

Description

This course aims to provide a sound understanding of the techniques of Street Works excavation, backfill and re-instatement. It complies with the mandatory requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

  • Unit LA - Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus. 
  • Unit O1 - Signing, Lighting and Guarding.
  • Unit O2 - Excavation in the Highway.
  • Unit O3 - Reinstatement and Compaction of Backfill Materials.
  • Unit O4 - Reinstatement of Sub-Base and Road Base in Non-Bituminous Materials.
  • Unit O5 - Reinstatement in Cold-Lay Bituminous Materials.
  • Unit O8 - Reinstatement of Modular Surfaces.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive multiple CABWI Certificates and a Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) Card.

Prerequisites

Candidates must be:

  • Physically fit.

Exam Information

  • Theoretical training and assessment.
  • Practical training and assessment.

Dress Code

Candidates must bring the following items with them to the course:

  • Safety Boots
  • High Visibility Vest/Jacket
  • Safety Glasses
  • Hard Hat
  • Gloves
  • Ear Defenders
  • Overalls/Suitable Workwear

Materials Required

Candidates are required to bring paper and a pen to make notes during their training.

All candidates must bring with them one of the following forms of ID:

  • A valid passport – no more than 6 months out of date
  • A valid UK photo driving license - no more than 6 months out of date
  • A photographic employee ID card 
  • A photographic ID card from an awarding body (e.g. IPAF, RTITB, NPORS)

If you do not have any of the above, please contact us for further information.

Candidates must supply a photo for their Street Works card.  Please see the Photo Guidance provided.

If this course is eligible for a short course grant, please ensure we have your levy number before the course start date, and your candidates provide their national insurance numbers on the day of the course. Without this information, we cannot claim the levy on your behalf and take no responsibility for the grant not being claimed.

Length of Qualification

5 Years