NRSWA Supervisor Training Course

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

NRSWA Supervisor Units (Certificates)

This Street Works operative course includes the following NRSWA units:

• LA (Unit 1): Location and avoidance of underground apparatus
• S1 (Unit 10): Monitoring Signing, lighting and guarding (SLG)
• S2 (Unit 11): Monitoring Excavation in the highway
• S3 (Unit 12): Monitoring Reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
• S4 (Unit 13): Monitoring Reinstatement of sub-base and roadbase in non-bituminous materials
• S5 (Unit 14): Monitoring Reinstatement of bituminous materials
• S7 (Unit 16): Monitoring Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footwaysworks / advanced applications

This course excludes monitoring concrete slab reinstatement. (S6)

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 monitoring of setting up traffic management and carrying out excavations. In addition, they apply safe systems of work in realistic scenarios.

Supervisors 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 Supervisor Training?

Taking this course is more than just a career boost—it’s a legal requirement. According to the NRSWA 1991, any individual supervising street works must hold a valid NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
To demonstrate your qualification on-site, you must carry a valid SWQR card. You can earn this card by completing and passing the NRSWA Supervisor course.e 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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