NRSWA - General Operatives
The Aim of the NRSWA - General Operatives Course is to:
Enable Operatives to gain the necessary qualifications ( Up to 5 groups can be gained ) under the New roads and Streetworks Act 1991 to allow them to carry out their duties on the public highway, ranging from excavation to permanent re-instatement of paved structures.
Course Duration
1-5 days depending on units of accreditation required.
The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:
- Gain skills and knowledge to fulfil duties required by the Roads and Streets Works Act 1991.
- Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 & other current relevant legislation.
Who Should Attend The Course?
The law requires that at least 1 Operative in any squad must have gained the required qualification/s in the aspect of the work being undertaken.
NRSWA - General Operatives Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises all, of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering :
- 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
- Implication of damage to apparatus
- Layout of signs, cones and barriers
- Surface finishing
- Re-use of selected excavated material
Certification
SQA Certification and a Street Works Register ID Card which proves registration on the New Roads & Street Works Qualification Register.
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