NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor Course
Are you ready to progress in your streetworks career? If so, our NRSWA streetworks supervisor course could be the perfect choice for you.
Go from a streetworks operative to the person supervising teams – something that comes with extra roles and responsibilities, but also the opportunity for additional pay.
On our NRSWA streetworks supervisor course, you’ll learn everything you need to know about supervising streetworks teams, including how to monitor site safety, oversee major works, and comply with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
To find out more about our NRSWA supervisor course, get in touch today by calling 01234 604151 or emailing us via office@cpts.uk.
What You’ll Learn in the NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor Course
Our NRSWA streetworks supervisor training provides a detailed look into the roles and responsibilities of a streetworks supervisor, ensuring you can jump into your new role with confidence. The course covers all key aspects of the NRSWA Act.
Core units of the NRSWA streetworks supervisor course are:
- Location & Avoidance of Underground Services (Unit LA): Understand how to correctly locate any underground utilities before digging begins.
- Monitoring, Signing, Lighting, and Guarding (Unit S1): Learn how to ensure all lighting, signage, and other public safety tools are set up correctly.
- Monitoring Excavation in the Highway (Unit S2): Understand how to monitor crews to ensure they’re digging safely and in accordance with plans.
- Monitoring Reinstatement of Backfill (Unit S3): Learn how to monitor the reinstatement of backfill, ensuring the end result is solid, level, and uses approved materials.
- Monitoring Bituminous Materials (Unit S5): Ensure hot- and cold-lay surfaces are reinstated in accordance with industry standards.
- Monitoring Modular and Concrete Surfaces (Unit S7): Oversee the reinstatement of paving, concrete, and block on footways and roads.
Who Needs the NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor Course?
Quite simply, this course is a requirement for anyone who supervises any kind of streetworks or roadworks. Examples of those who could need NRSWA supervisor training include:
- Site supervisors
- Team leaders
- Project managers in specific industries, such as utilities and civils
- Local authority supervisors
- Contractors managing sub-contractors
If you’re unsure whether you need a street works supervisor ticket to carry out your role, please get in touch today, and we can advise whether the course is necessary.
Why Choose Our NRSWA Supervisor Course?
Individuals and organisations across the UK trust us to deliver their NRSWA supervisor training.
Everything we teach is fully NRSWA-compliant, with all training tailored to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and HSE safety standards. We can also adjust our training to include any specific expectations of an organisation, such as specific rules within a local authority.
All NRSWA supervisor training is delivered by industry professionals with real-world experience of streetworks supervision. While they’ll provide some classroom theory, there is always plenty of opportunity to practice your skills in live scenarios, plus you’ll get to review real site plans.
At the end of the NRSWA supervisor course, you’ll receive your SWQR supervisor card and will be added to the SWQR streetworks register as a supervisor. Your card and registration will be valid for 5 years – after this, you’ll need to take an SWQR card renewal course. Having this card is a legal requirement if you want to be a streetworks supervisor.
Book Your Place on Our NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor Course Today
If you’re looking to progress within the streetworks profession, you’ll almost certainly need to earn your NRSWA supervisor qualification. Our streetworks supervisor course gives you everything required to not only gain your street works supervisor ticket, but also carry out your job with confidence.
To book your place on an NRSWA streetworks supervisor course, please speak to a member of our team today. You can call us on 01234 604151 or emailing us via office@cpts.uk.
NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor Course FAQs
Why take the NRSWA streetworks supervisor course?
If you want to be a streetworks supervisor, you must have this qualification – it’s a legal requirement. What’s more, this course will ensure you know what to do and how to do it, while always keeping the public and members of your team safe.
Will I get an SWQR card?
Yes, upon completing the NRSWA supervisor course, you’ll receive your SWQR card, which is valid for 5 years.
Is there an NRSWA streetworks supervisor course near me?
We run most of our training from our centre in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. However, we do also conduct training sessions in other locations around the UK, plus we can arrange on-site training for teams. Contact us to find out more.
Is this course for beginners?
In general, this course is taken by those with experience in the streetworks field. If you’re new to the industry, we’d recommend starting with the NRSWA operative course instead.
How long is the NRSWA supervisor course?
The entire course takes 5 days. However, if you only need to take specific modules, the course length can be reduced.
Can I take this course online?
No, this course is not available online. This is because the course has a large practical element that can only be completed in person.
