New Roads & Streetworks – Operatives

Description

Enable operatives to acquire the necessary qualifications under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. This will authorize them to perform duties on public highways, including excavation and the permanent reinstatement of paved structures.

Who Should Attend?

The law mandates that at least one operative in any working team must hold the required qualifications relevant to the type of work being performed.

Course Content

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations/exercises covering the following topics:

New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Other current relevant regulations
Interpretation of plans
Safe working practices
Identification of apparatus
Excavation techniques
Disposal of surplus material
Repositioning of kerbs and edgings
Use of cable location equipment
Reinstatement of the road structure
Reinstatement of modular footpaths
Use of temporary traffic lights
Implications of damage to apparatus
Layout of signs, cones, and barriers
Surface finishing
Re-use of selected excavated material

Knowledge

Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfill duties required by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
Develop an understanding of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant current legislation.

Qualifications Obtained

A SWQR card, valid for 5 years, will be awarded to individuals who successfully complete the NRSW assessments.

Entry Requirements

Pre-Requisites:

A strong understanding of spoken and written English is required.
This is an assessment or test-based course, so only candidates with relevant experience should attend.
Candidates must hold all units on their Street Works card. For details on the required units, please contact us directly.