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NRSWA LA - Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus

This NRSWA Location and Avoidance (Cat & Genny) course is for operatives/supervisors that are required to locate underground services on site

NRSWA/CABWI
This is a 1 day course.
8 places max
This course is ideal for
This Location & Avoidance of Underground Services course is designed for Operatives and Supervisors who have to locate underground apparatus for work on carriageways, footways or similar.

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Course Aims

To provide both Operatives and Supervisors with the skills and knowledge to carry out cable avoidance work in-line with the current NRSW Act in order to safeguard themselves and others.

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of the current NRSW Act and standards
• Identify potential risks to themselves and others
• Read and understand site plans
• Operate cable avoidance tools in order to avoid or locate underground apparatus

Course Content

The NRSWA Location and Avoidance training course content includes:

• New Roads & Street Works Act
• Basic principles of location and avoidance of underground services
• Hazard identification and the risks associated with them
• Reading and interpreting site plans

Qualifications Obtained

Upon completion candidates will receive the relevant SWQR card valid for 5 years.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a good understanding of spoken and written English. Only those with experience should attend, this is an assessment only.
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