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NRSWA Streetworks Operative

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From £600 + VAT

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Who should be NRSWA Operative qualified?

A NRSWA Streetworks Operative is anyone who carries out the manual excavation and reinstatement of footpaths and highways.

The New Roads and Street Works Act requires that anyone who executes, works for, or on behalf of, a utility company is qualified for the activities being carried out.

Those who are Supervising streetworks need to attend a NRSWA course for Supervisors.

NRSWA Operative Course - Key Information

NRSWA Operative Units

The following list is the full range of Operative NRSWA Training units. Our courses offer various combinations so check that the course you book includes the units you require:

  • Unit LA (was Unit 1) – Location & avoidance of underground apparatus
  • Unit O1 (was Unit 2) – Signing, lighting and guarding
  • Unit O2 (was Unit 3) – Excavation in the highway
  • Unit O3 (was Unit 4) – Reinstatement & compaction of backfill materials
  • Unit O4 (was Unit 5) – Reinstatement of sub base & road in non bituminous materials
  • Unit O5 (was Unit 6) – Reinstatement of cold-lay bituminous materials
  • Unit O6 (was Unit 7) – Reinstatement of hot lay bituminous materials (subject to centre)
  • Unit O7 (was Unit 8) – Reinstatement of concrete slabs (subject to centre)
  • Unit O8 (was Unit 9) – Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways

Please note: not all units are completed at each centre, please call for details.

Choose a course option

All of our courses are delivered with the same level of information and support, so you can choose the style of training that best suits your environment.

Our prices include:

  • Certificates

  • Exams

  • Course materials

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  • 408 courses available

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  • Interactive group activities

  • Immediate results and feedback

  • Meet others in your industry

New unit codes

On 6th April 2017 new regulations came into force in England for NRSWA qualifications, for the full regulations visit gov.uk. The changes won’t affect delegates much at all.

The key changes are:

  • New unit codes, instead of Units 1 – 9 for your Operative course the codes will be LA (for location & avoidance of underground apparatus) and O1-O8 for the remaining units.
  • There is no requirement to hold any particular combination of (non-key) certificates.
  • Once it comes time to renew, your old style certificates will be automatically converted to the new style.
  • Each certificate will have its own expiry date – there will no longer be a card expiry date.
  • You can take a re-assessment course up to 5 years after your certificates have expired – as soon as they expire though you are not qualified to undertake the work.
  • The changes will not affect your existing certificates or streetworks cards – they will remain valid until they expire.

How can I get my NRSWA Streetworks Card?

Watch the video below to find out the process of gaining your streetworks card.

Equipment to bring on the day

You will be learning on a live site during your course. Therefore, you will be required to wear protective clothing. Requirements vary by location, and some centres can be more accommodating but typically you are required to bring:

  • Fluorescent Jacket Long-sleeve
  • Overalls/Work Clothes (shorts not allowed)
  • Gloves
  • Safety Boots
  • Waterproof Clothing
  • Ear Defenders
  • Goggles
  • Hard Hat
  • FFP3 Dust Mask

If you do not have access to any of this equipment/clothing please let us know, call or chat with our team and they will be happy to advise you.

You will be asked to provide photo ID on your course, such as a passport or driver’s license, please bring this with you.

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Assessment and Certification

You will complete an assessment for each unit of your training. These consist of 20 multiple-choice questions and you have 45 minutes in which to answer them. You will pass the unit if you achieve a score of 80% or more.

Successful completion of the NRSWA Training course results in you gaining a City & Guild, SQA or CABWI (location dependant) certificate for each unit and a Street works card ‘Ticket’ showing your units of competence. The card is valid for 5 years.
NRSWA training courses are mainly practical, but you will have some written work.

You can prepare for your NRSWA Streetworks course by trying our practice quiz using the link below.

NRSWA Practice Quiz
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements & Special Considerations

There are no formal entry requirements to complete NRSWA Operative training. However, you must be literate and able to read and write in English in order to understand the course content and complete the exam successfully.

Different awarding bodies for NRSWA qualifications have different rules about special considerations for delegates:

The delegate must be literate and be able to read and write in English – SQA Awarding Body
The delegate can have a reader this would be the trainer or a member of staff at the training school – City and Guilds Awarding Body

If you have any questions or concerns regarding support during the course, please contact our team.

Popular NRSWA Streetworks Courses

View other NRSWA courses below that cover different roles and responsibilities:

NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor

A NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor is anyone who carries out the monitoring of manual excavation and reinstatement of footpaths and highways.

NRSWA O1 Signing, Lighting and Guarding

This course is for those that set up signing, lighting and guarding for streetworks and do not excavate or reinstate the highway.

NRSWA Operative or Supervisor Reassessment Course

This reassessment course is for those wanting to renew units on their streetworks card.

Find a course near you

This NRSWA Streetworks Operative course is available in 45 different locations across the UK. Remember, you can always enquire for team training if there's not a location near to you - you may find it a cheaper alternative!

Or select a location below

Gloucestershire Aberdeenshire Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Barking Beckingham, Doncaster Bedlington, Northumberland Bedworth, Coventry Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire Birmingham B9 Birmingham, Midlands Birmingham, Walsall Bozeat, Northamptonshire Brentwood, Essex Bury, Manchester Chelmsford, Essex Chiddingly- East Sussex Codford, Warminster Eastleigh, Hampshire Farnham, Surrey Gatwick/Horley, Surrey Gillingham, Kent Harworth, Yorkshire Horsham, Rudgwick Jarrow, Newcastle Kenilworth, Warwickshire Kettering Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham Leyland, Lancashire Liverpool L33 Plymouth Rooksbridge, Somerset Sevenoaks South Ockendon Suffolk Tadley, Hampshire Thirsk, Yorkshire Thornes Park, Wakefield Tortworth, Gloucestershire Wakefield Wednesbury Wellingborough West Lothian Westbury Wickford, Essex Wokingham
Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about our NRSWA Operative training course.

Are there age restrictions to the NRSWA course?

You have to be 16 or over to attend an NRSWA course. However if you are 16 or 17, you will need written consent from a parent or guardian to attend the course.

Do I have to complete all of the NRSWA units or can I pick and choose?

You do not have to complete all of the NRSWA units, for example if you only need to complete just unit LA or unit O1 you can book onto this no problem. We generally don't book delegates onto other combinations of units for example units O1-O3 or 1, S1- S4 for example, as this takes the place of a 5-day individual. In many cases it also works out more cost effective for you to book on the full course as you will get the extra units for not that much of an extra cost.

How long does the NRSWA training last for?

The NRSWA certificates and card are valid for 5 years. Once your card has expired, you will need to refresh your training with the re-assessment up to 5 years after your card has expired. We run these courses weekly, UK-wide. To book give our team a call on 0800 0213 263 or book online.  

I can't be out of work for 5 days, can I split my NRSWA course?

Unfortunately, you the NRSWA course can not be split over a number of different weeks. If you are booking on the full NRSWA course you would have to attend this as a block.

I drop kerbs, which NRSWA units do I need to complete?

If you drop kerbs and you are excavating and then putting the kerbs back, you will need to complete the 5-day course which generally covers units LA, O1 - O6 and O8. Units covered can vary at each location, so check with us first if you are not sure. These courses run UK-wide with dates running weekly.

I have done the NRSWA Operative course, but now I need the Supervisors course.

If you have previously completed the NRSWA Operative course and it is still in date, you can then complete the NRSWA Supervisors course, you will then receive a white card. You have to be either an operative or a supervisor on site, you can't be down as both as you can't be the operative then supervise yourself, but you can hold both qualifications. You won't have to re-sit unit 01 or LA (as these are the same for both operatives and supervisors) so when booking on, let us know that you have previously completed these units. You will need to bring your existing card along to the course with you.

Is there written work on the NRSWA Operative course?

The NRSWA Operative course is practical, there is some theory and written work but this is a small portion of the course. If you have any concerns, you can call and speak to our team. If you have a learning difficulty this isn't a problem, we can let the trainer know before you attend and they can give you extra help if required.

What NRSWA course do I need?

Operative or Supervisor? Full course or individual unit? We want to make sure you book the course that you need, if you are unsure what course you need, click here to find out.

My card has expired

If your card has expired and you live in England, you will need to take a re-assessment course, you can take a re-assessment course up to 5 years after your card has expired. If your card has been expired longer than 5 years, you will have to take a full streetworks course again.

I have a group of delegates can a trainer come to me?

In most cases yes we can send trainers to your site. The only scenario when we can't is if the training has to be completed at an accredited centre. This is the case with NRSWA training.
Fact Sheets and Unit Overviews for NRSWA Streetworks Operatives

Please download more information about NRSWA Streetworks below, easy to print and email if you need to share information with a manager or colleague.

NRSWA Operative Units

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Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSE)

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Streetworks Update Sheet 2017

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Code of Practice (Gov)

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NRSWA Brochure

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