Who is it for?
For people without current New Roads and Street Works quailfications who need to register with the Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) as a Supervisor.
Under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) any person or organisation undertaking work on a street or public roadway has a duty to ensure the work is carried out under the control of a competent person.
What are the benefits?
SWQR Registered people can work as New Roads and Steet Works (NRSW) Supervisors
Recognition?
Under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) any person or organisation undertaking work on a street or public roadway has a duty to ensure the work is carried out under the control of a competent person.
To be a qualified Supervisor, workers must hold a Street Works card. Cards are awarded by the Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) on registration. In order to register, individuals must hold the necessary current qualifications
Course content
Unit 1 Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus
Unit 11 Monitoring Excavation in the Road/Highway
Unit 12 Monitoring Reinstatement and Compaction of Backfill Materials
Unit 13 Monitoring Reinstatement of Sub-base and Roadbase in Non-bituminous Materials
Unit16 Monitoring Reinstatement of Modular Surfaces and Concrete Footways
Further development
This qualification stands alone but is useful if wishing to progress further in a safety role
How is the course assessed?
Written and practical assessments for each module conducted during the course
How are the courses delivered?
In small groups at our training site which has suitable equipment and practice facilities.