NRSWA Supervisor Training Course

Become a Qualified Street Works Supervisor

If you’re responsible for planning, monitoring or signing off street works, you must be able to prove you’re competent under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).

Our NRSWA Supervisor Training Course at Utilities Training North West Training Centre is designed to give supervisors the knowledge and certification they need to legally oversee works on the highway – safely, efficiently and compliantly.

Whether you work for a utility company, contractor or local authority, this course will help you meet your legal obligations and industry best practice.

Who Is the Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Site supervisors and managers overseeing street works
• Team leaders responsible for crews working on the highway
• Utilities and civil engineering supervisors
• Local authority inspectors and supervisors
• Anyone who needs an SWQR NRSWA Supervisor card to carry out their role

You do not need to be physically carrying out the excavation or reinstatement yourself – the focus is on supervising, planning, checking and signing off work.

What Does the NRSWA Supervisor Course Cover?

The course follows the requirements of the NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act 1991) and covers the core supervisor units (modules) relevant to your role. Typical content includes:

• Legislation & responsibilities
  • Overview of NRSWA and related regulations
  • Legal duties of supervisors, operatives and employers
  • Understanding roles, responsibilities and liabilities
• Planning and supervising street works
  • Site planning and risk assessment
  • Coordinating with operatives and other stakeholders
  • Ensuring works are carried out to specification
• Safety at street works
  • Protecting the public, road users and workers
  • Safe working practices around utilities and traffic
  • Emergency procedures and incident response
• Signing, lighting and guarding
  • Supervising the correct use of signs, barriers and cones
  • Pedestrian and vehicle management
  • Ensuring compliance with current codes of practice
• Excavation and reinstatement
  • Supervising excavation standards and techniques
  • Backfilling and reinstatement of various surfaces
  • Compaction, layers and materials
  • Identifying and resolving poor workmanship
• Monitoring quality and compliance
  • Inspecting works and identifying defects
  • Completing necessary documentation and records
  • Working with local authorities and clients

Units can be tailored to match your exact role (e.g. reinstatement of highways, footways, modular surfaces, etc.).

Course Duration & Format

• Typical duration: 5 days (may vary depending on units chosen)
• Format:
  • Classroom-based theory
  • Practical supervision exercises and case studies
  • Group discussions and tutor-led sessions
• Location: Utilities Training North West Training Centre (easily accessible from across the North West region)

We can also arrange on-site training for groups, subject to facilities and numbers.

Assessment & Certification

Assessment usually includes:

• Multiple-choice written tests
• Practical or scenario-based assessments
• Ongoing observation and questioning by the trainer

On successful completion, candidates will:

• Be registered with the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR)
• Receive an NRSWA Supervisor card (street works card), valid for 5 years
• Receive a certificate from a recognised awarding body

This card is widely accepted by local authorities, utilities and contractors throughout the UK.

Entry Requirements

• A basic understanding of street works or civil engineering is helpful
• You should have a supervisory role or be moving into one
• A good standard of spoken and written English is required to complete the assessments
• You do not need to hold the NRSWA Operative qualification to attend the Supervisor course (though many supervisors hold both)

If you’re unsure which units or level you need, our team can advise based on your job role and the requirements of your employer or local authority.

Why Train with Utilities Training North West Training Centre?

• Industry-experienced instructors – trainers with real-world utilities and street works backgrounds
• Practical, hands-on learning – focused on what you actually need on site
• Up-to-date content – aligned with current NRSWA codes of practice and standards
• Supportive environment – ideal for both new and experienced supervisors
• Flexible options – scheduled courses and group bookings available

Our goal is not just to help you pass the assessments, but to leave you confident in supervising safe, compliant street works on a day-to-day basis.

Booking & Prices

To check upcoming course dates, availability and prices:

• Call us on 01254 369 620
• Or complete the online booking/registration form and we’ll get back to you with the next available dates and a full quotation.

Group bookings and on-site training can be arranged – contact us to discuss your requirements.