Course Aims

The NRSWA refresher training course aims to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to perform Supervisor or operative duties to the standards prescribed by CABWI in-line with the NRSW Act 1991, in order to safeguard themselves and others.

NRSWA - 2 day Refresher Course

Who Attends

The NRSW refresher course is designed to assess and re qualify experienced persons to prevent their NRSW cards expiring. Please note that this course is for candidates that hold all units on their street works card (for further details of the required units, please contact us directly).

Course Content

The NRSWA re-assessment includes:

For Operatives:
• Location and avoidance of underground apparatus.
• Signing, lighting and guarding.
• Excavation in the road/highway.
• Reinstatement of compaction and backfill materials.
• Reinstatement of sub-base and road base non-bituminous materials.
• Reinstatement of bituminous materials (cold-lay & hot-lay).
• Reinstatement of concrete slabs.
• Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways.

For Supervisors:
• Location and avoidance of underground apparatus.
• Monitoring Signing, lighting and guarding.
• Monitoring Excavation in the road/highway.
• Monitoring Reinstatement of compaction and backfill materials.
• Monitoring Reinstatement of sub-base and road base non-bituminous materials.
• Monitoring Reinstatement of bituminous materials (cold-lay & hot-lay).
• Monitoring Reinstatement of concrete slabs.
• Monitoring Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways.

Knowledge

By the end of the NRSWA course delegates will be able to:
• Summarise the requirements of the current NRSW Act.
• Select appropriate personal protective and safety equipment as required to carry out street works activities.
• Supervisors will be able to monitor duties performed by Operatives for each unit and/or qualification Standards in-line with current legislation, and ACOP where applicable.
• Provide a safe working environment for themselves and others.

Qualifications Obtained

Issue of the related NRSW card (valid 5 years) will be awarded to those persons who successfully complete the NRSW assessments.

Entry Requirements

Pre-Requisites:  The minimum entry requirement is a good understanding of spoken and written English. Only those with experience should attend, this is an assessment or test. Please note that this course is for candidates that hold all units on their street works card (for further details of the required units, please contact us directly).

Additional Information

This is a re assessment and is designed for existing NRSW cardholder to renew their qualification.

There may be a CITB Grant available to support the cost of training. Please see Grants & Funding for Industry Support - CITB or call 0344 994 4455 

Sibbald Training are an Approved Training Organisation with CITB, and will make the claim on your behalf if your company levy number is provided at the time of booking.

Arrange your course with Sibbald

If pre-scheduled dates are not listed on this page, or if the dates published do not fit your requirement, please contact us as arrangements can be made to suit your needs. 

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Next Available Date:
  • Start Date

    01/05/2024

  • Availability

    1 Place

  • Duration

    2 Days

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