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The NRSWA Units LA, S1 to S4 and S7 for Supervisors (Without Hot-lay and Concrete Slabs) course teaches you to monitor underground services, roadworks site safety, excavation, backfill compaction, non-bituminous base layers, modular surfaces and concrete footways. Successful learners gain NRSWA certificates and can receive an SWQR supervisor card after registration.
The NRSWA Units LA, S1 to S4 and S7 course is designed for street works supervisors who monitor excavation, backfilling and reinstatement activities on roads and highways. It covers locating underground apparatus, supervising signing, lighting and guarding, monitoring excavation and compaction, as well as overseeing selected non-bituminous reinstatement work.
The course excludes S5, which covers bituminous reinstatement, and S6, which covers concrete slab reinstatement. After passing the required assessments, learners receive the relevant NRSWA certificates and can be registered for an SWQR supervisor card.
This course is suitable for:
This course covers six NRSWA certificates for supervisors who monitor excavation and reinstatement activities:
Note: The course does not include S5 for monitoring bituminous reinstatement or S6 for monitoring concrete slab reinstatement.
This course has no formal entry requirements. However, learners should be able to read, write and understand English well enough to follow the training and complete the written theory assessments.
As the course includes practical activities, learners may need to bring suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), such as:
The course is delivered face-to-face through a combination of tutor-led theory and practical training. Learners develop the knowledge and skills to supervise the street works covered by Units LA, S1 to S4 and S7 before taking the theory and practical assessments.
Learners complete theory and practical assessments covering Units LA, S1 to S4 and S7. The assessments check their knowledge and ability to monitor the relevant street works activities safely and correctly.
Learners must successfully complete the required assessments to gain the relevant NRSWA certificates and register them with the Street Works Qualifications Register.
After passing the assessments, learners receive NRSWA certificates for Units LA, S1, S2, S3, S4 and S7. These certificates are registered with the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR), and learners receive an SWQR supervisor card. Both are valid for five years.
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Locate and avoid underground pipes, cables and utility services.
Check that signs, barriers, lights and guards are correctly maintained.
Oversee safe excavation work carried out on roads and footways.
Check that backfill materials are placed and compacted correctly.
Oversee the reinstatement of sub-base and base construction layers.
Check the reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways.
This course prepares street works supervisors to monitor excavation, backfilling, compaction, traffic management and selected reinstatement activities on roads and highways.
It is suitable for new and experienced supervisors responsible for monitoring street works, excavation, backfilling and reinstatement activities.
The course includes Units LA, S1, S2, S3, S4 and S7.
No. The course does not include Unit S5, which covers monitoring reinstatement using bituminous materials.
No. Unit S6, which covers monitoring the reinstatement of concrete slabs, is not included.
There are no formal entry requirements, but learners should be able to read, write and understand English well enough to follow the training and complete the assessments.
Learners may need high-visibility clothing, safety boots, a safety helmet, protective gloves and suitable eye protection.
The course is delivered face-to-face through tutor-led theory and practical training. Learners complete theory and practical assessments for the included units.
Learners who pass receive NRSWA certificates for Units LA, S1, S2, S3, S4 and S7. The certificates are registered with SWQR, allowing learners to receive an SWQR supervisor card.
You can supervise the street works activities covered by Units LA, S1, S2, S3, S4 and S7, including excavation, backfilling, compaction and selected reinstatement work.
Yes. It is suitable for experienced supervisors who need the relevant qualifications, as well as learners preparing to move into a supervisory role.
No. This is a supervisor qualification. You need the relevant operative qualifications if you also carry out street works activities.
No. The course is delivered face-to-face because it includes practical training and assessments.
Each NRSWA certificate is valid for five years from its certification date.
Yes. After the certificates are registered with SWQR, eligible learners receive an SWQR supervisor card showing their qualifications.
