NRSWA Operative Training Course

NRSWA training for operatives at Utilities Training in Lancashire gives workers the skills to carry out street works safely and legally. Utilities Training Limited delivers this training using practical methods and experienced instructors. As a result, operatives meet legal requirements under the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA).

NRSWA Operative Units (Certificates)

This Street Works operative course includes the following NRSWA units:

• LA (Unit 1): Location and avoidance of underground apparatus
• O1 (Unit 2): Signing, lighting and guarding (SLG)
• O2 (Unit 3): Excavation in the highway
• O3 (Unit 4):Reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
• O4 (Unit 5): Reinstatement of sub-base and roadbase in non-bituminous materials
• O5 (Unit 6): Reinstatement of cold-lay bituminous materials
• O8 (Unit 9): Reinstatement of Modular Surfaces and Concrete Footways

This course excludes hot lay bituminous materials (O6) and concrete slab reinstatement. (O7)

Practical Training and Assessment

We deliver hands-on NRSWA training at our Lancashire training centre or on-site where suitable conditions exist. Learners practise real tasks such as setting up traffic management and carrying out excavations. In addition, they apply safe systems of work in realistic scenarios.

Operatives complete both theory and practical assessments. These assessments confirm competence and understanding of regulations. Successful learners gain recognised qualifications and register on the Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR).

Who Needs NRSWA Operative Training?

This course suits utilities workers, groundworkers, and contractors working on public highways. It also benefits new entrants who want to start a career in street works and civil engineering. Employers rely on this training to ensure compliance and reduce risks.

Train with Utilities Training Limited

Choose NRSWA training in Lancashire with Utilities Training Limited for expert instruction, flexible scheduling, and practical learning. We help operatives gain recognised qualifications, improve safety, and work confidently on-site.

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