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SA015 Duct Laying & Slewing

SA015 Duct Laying & Slewing

Telecoms, Gas, Electricity and Power

Get certified to install and slew telecoms ducts safely and efficiently. Our Smart Awards SA015 Duct Laying & Slewing course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to work on telecoms utility pipe networks in line with current industry standards and best practice.

Course overview

This 1-day, classroom and practical-based accreditation covers:

  • Safe methods for laying and slewing ducts in telecoms utility networks
  • How to select and use the correct tools, equipment and materials
  • Legal duties, standards and good practice when working on or near the highway
  • Hazard awareness and control measures for civils/duct work environments

On successful completion, learners gain a Smart Awards SA015 certificate, recognised across the telecoms and utilities sector and typically valid for 3 years.

Training is delivered at the Utilities Training North West Training Centre, with realistic props and work areas designed to reflect live-site conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions About

This course is ideal for:
• Telecoms and utilities operatives involved in underground duct installation
• Civils gangs working on fibre and other telecoms builds
• Contractors working on Openreach and other network provider infrastructure
• New entrants looking to move into telecoms ducting work
• Supervisors who need an understanding of safe duct laying and slewing practices
You must be 16 or over and able to understand basic written and spoken English.

By the end of the course, delegates should be able to:
• Explain the main regulations, standards and guidance that apply to duct laying and slewing
• Identify typical hazards and risks when working on or near the highway and how to control them
• Select appropriate duct types, jointing systems, backfill and reinstatement materials
• Plan a safe system of work for installing 2–9-way ducts
• Carry out duct laying to specification, maintaining correct depth, alignment and separation
• Carry out slewing of existing ducts without damaging the network or other services
• Use tools and equipment correctly and safely, including inspection and basic pre-use checks
• Reinstate the work area to agreed standards and leave the site safe for others

Course format & assessment
• Duration: 1 day
• Delivery: Classroom theory plus practical demonstration/assessment in our training ground
• Assessment methods may include:
o Short written or multiple-choice knowledge checks
o Practical tasks to demonstrate safe duct laying and slewing techniques
Successful delegates will receive a Smart Awards SA015 Duct Laying & Slewing e-certificate/card once results are processed.

Entry requirements
There are no formal academic prerequisites for SA015. However:
• Learners should have sufficient literacy to follow the course and complete assessments
• Under the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), at least one person on any live highway site must hold the appropriate Street Works qualification(s). SA015 is designed to sit alongside those requirements and assumes that NRSWA will be covered by a suitably qualified person on site.
Previous experience in civils or utilities work is helpful but not essential.

• Specialist telecoms & utilities centre – training delivered in a dedicated environment, not a generic classroom
• Industry-experienced instructors – trainers with real-world civils and telecoms backgrounds
• Hands-on practice – realistic training props for duct installation and slewing activities
• Flexible dates – regular open courses, with options for group or on-site delivery (subject to numbers)
• Recognised accreditation – Smart Awards programmes are aligned to National Occupational Standards and widely recognised across the sector.

Smart Awards certifications for this type of course are typically valid for 3 years. After that, you’ll need to attend a refresher or re-assessment to keep your accreditation current.

Smart Awards qualifications are widely recognised by telecoms network operators, principal contractors and subcontractors across the UK. SA015 demonstrates that you have been trained and assessed against nationally recognised standards for duct laying and slewing.

Approved & Accredited Training Provider

Utilities Training Limited (www.utilities.training) is a leading UK vocational training provider based in the North West, delivering high-quality, industry-recognised courses across a wide range of sectors. Specialising in street works, confined spaces, IPAF, NPORS, EUSR, and Smart Awards, the company is committed to equipping individuals and businesses with the skills needed to work safely and compliantly. With experienced instructors, modern facilities, and a strong focus on practical, hands-on learning, Utilities Training Limited has built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and supporting workforce development across the utilities and construction industries.

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