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NRSWA courses in Leeds
Currently, the closest location to Leeds that we can offer the NRSWA Unit LA is Wakefield, which is approximately a 25-minute drive from the centre of Leeds, positioned a short drive from the M1 and the A636 out of Wakefield.
Course hours are from 8am-4pm and the venue is air-conditioned, and there is plenty of free parking onsite. Refreshments are available throughout your course. For lunch provisions, see details in your joining instructions.
Our courses always include:
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Certificates and registration
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Any course materials necessary to complete your course
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Examination fees
What to expect from your course
Cable avoidance training (cat and genny training) will teach you how to locate and avoid underground services, such as electricity and gas during excavation work.
The course will teach you how to avoid underground cables and pipes whilst excavating roads and pavements. The course covers the use of various cat and genny manufacturers’ equipment e.g C Scope and Radiodetection, how to use the tool and its limits, and the techniques used to avoid danger from underground services. It is not only essential to the health and safety of operatives working on an excavation, it is also vital to prevent costly disruptions during construction and civil engineering projects.
Equipment to bring on the day
You will be learning on a live site during your course if you choose the NRSWA Unit LA 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
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 driving license, please bring this with you.
NRSWA Unit LA Course Objectives
The NRSWA is an accredited certification, and therefore covers specific learning objectives set by HAUC UK (Highway Authorities & Utilities Committee).
The learning objectives covered on this course are:
- Understand and interpret plans that show the location of underground utilities
- Understand and identify utility and highway services that could be encountered during excavation of highways
- Understand the hazards and risks associated with utilities and highway services when excavating
- Understand how to use, and use, equipment that locates underground pipes and cables
- Follow safe working practices on site (e.g. PPE, safe use of tools and use of risk assessments) by being able to identify and follow the relevant health and safety regulations, standards or any other legislation
Utility Services include:
- Plastic and metal gas mains and services
- Plastic and metal water mains and services
- Sewers and drains
- Low and high-voltage electricity cables
- Telecommunications and television cables
- fibre optic cables
Highways Services include:
- highways drainage
- Culverts
- Land drains
- Street lighting and traffic signal equipment
- Roads with special engineering controls
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What is NRSWA?
The NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act 1991) exists to ensure safety and correct practice when carrying out any work on roads, highways and footpaths. It is there to minimise risk to both workers and the public. It is an act of legislation (a law or set of laws passed by Parliament). The qualifications required for operatives to undertake streetworks was updated in 2016. In the NRSW Act itself, there are lots of practical guidance given for the efficient co-ordination, ensuring safety and minimising disruption and inconvenience to the general public using the road or pavement.
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