NRSWA Operatives Course
A career in roadworks and streetworks can be a rewarding one – a challenging role with surprisingly impressive pay for the right candidates.
The first step on the ladder of becoming a streetworks professional is learning how to be a streetworks operative, and that’s precisely what you’ll learn when you take our 5-day NRSWA operative course, which is our entry level NRSWA course.
Designed to be hands-on and enjoyable, this course will take you through everything you need to know, from avoiding underground cables to using signage effectively. The streetworks operative course is suitable for everyone, even complete beginners, and you’ll receive your SWQR card upon successful completion.
If you’d like to find out more about the NRSWA operative course or even book yourself a place in our next class, please get in touch today. You can call on 01234 604151 or send us an email via office@cpts.uk.
What You’ll Learn in the NRSWA Operatives Course
The 5-day NRSWA operative course is designed to be a detailed look into the world of streetworks, providing you with all the information you need to work effectively and safely.
Some of the topics we’ll cover during the street works operative course include:
- Excavation: You’ll learn how to properly excavate various road surfaces using the correct tools, while remaining safe throughout.
- Avoiding Underground Services: Underground pipes and cables snake across the UK and must be avoided while working. We’ll show you how to locate, mark, and work around them.
- Signing, Lighting, and Guarding: Correctly positioning signage is vital to keeping road users, pedestrians, and workers safe. We’ll show you the correct way to place signs, light signage and workspaces, and guard work areas.
- Road Laying: Find out how to properly surface roads with bituminous and non-bituminous materials, plus discover how to patch up potholes.
- Work Safety: Throughout the NRSWA operative course, there will be a constant focus on safety, teaching you how to carry out every task in the safest possible way.
Of course, that’s not everything you’ll learn on the street works operative course – over the 5 days, you’ll learn everything needed to become a safe and knowledgeable team member. To learn more about the syllabus, please contact us today.
Why Choose Our NRSWA Operative Course?
We’re renowned throughout the UK for providing some of the best and most affordable training in the construction industry. We’ve developed this course to ensure this reputation remains high, encompassing everything any new streetworks operative might need to know while on site. This course meets the standards set by the Scottish Qualifications Authority and is therefore recognised nationwide.
Your NRSWA operative course will be taught by an experienced instructor – an instructor who has been in your shoes and spent many hours working on the roads. They’ll intersperse theory-led learning with hands-on, enjoyable activities, giving you the chance to practice what you’ve been taught.
What’s more, we deliberately keep our prices affordable, ensuring anyone looking to become a streetworks operative can get the education they need. And we also offer ongoing support, as well as SWQR card renewal when your current card expires.
Book Your Place on the NRSWA Operative Course Today
The NRSWA operative course is your pathway towards a career in streetworks, teaching you everything you need to know about this career choice.
If you’d like to book your place on our street works operative course, don’t hesitate to get in touch today. Call us on 01234 604151 or send us an email via office@cpts.uk.
NRSWA Operative Course FAQs
What will I learn in the street works operative course?
You’ll learn everything you need to know to become a safe and effective team member, including digging, laying, and resurfacing road surfaces, installing proper signage and lighting, using machinery properly, and much more.
Will I receive any qualification?
When you complete this course, you’ll be added to the Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR), plus you’ll receive your SWQR card, which will be valid for 5 years. This card is often a prerequisite for employment in the industry.
How long is the NRSWA operative course?
The NRSWA operative course generally lasts 5 days. However, the course can be shortened if you only need to complete specific units. Speak to a team member to find out more.
Is there streetworks operative training near me?
We conduct our street works operative course at our base in Wellingborough. However, we also sometimes offer courses elsewhere in the country – get in touch to learn if we’re coming to a city near you soon. Also, we can provide on-site training for groups, if required.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes, this course is suitable for those with no experience in streetworks. We’ll start from the very beginning, ensuring every important piece of information is covered. The only requirement is a basic understanding of English.
Who is this training for?
Many of our students want to work in the streetwork field and see this NRSWA operative course as the perfect first step. We’re also used by councils, utility companies, and more to ensure their employees are properly trained.
