NRSWA Training
NEW ROADS & STREETWORKS ACT (1991) OPERATIVES COURSE (City & Guids Scheme 6156) This Course: Is designed for Operatives involved in the excavation and reinstatement of openings in the public highway. The qualification is a legal requirement for “statutory undertakers” (ie Utility Contractors) and for those working under section 50 licenses (Drainage works etc). The qualification is also often specified by client organisations and local authorities when appointing contractors for works involving excavation or reinstatement of the highway for other purposes. Duration: The open course offered by TQ Exel is 5 Days and comprises Units 001 to 007 plus 009. Registration with SWQR is available for various other combinations of Units as listed below and attendance can be reduced to suit individual requirements. Complex 01 - Excavating in the highway. Comprising of units 001,002 and 003. Complex 02 - Excavating, backfill and cold-lay reinstatement. Comprising of units 001,002,003,004,005 and 006. Complex 03 - Reinstatement of hot and cold lay bituminous materials. Comprising of units 001,002,006 and 007. Complex 04 - Reinstatement of concrete slab. Comprising of units 001,002 and 008. Complex 05 - Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways. Comprising of units 001,002 and 009. Complex 06 - Signing, Lighting & Guarding Comprising of unit 002. Objectives: At the end of the full course the Candidate SHOULD: Be aware of the training and assessment process for a Streetworks Operative under this City & Guilds 6156 scheme. Be aware of the Health and Safety legislation and their obligations under this Act. Be aware of safe working practices and methods. Be aware of reference documentation used within the Highways Industry. Be able to carry out Streetworks to the standards set down in the Act. Be able to use hand and power tools for the purpose of such works, including Portable Traffic Signal Systems. Be able to read and understand site plans for the purpose of identifying underground / overhead apparatus. Be able to use locating equipment for the purpose of detecting underground apparatus. Be able to set up a site to protect workers and members of the public. Additional Notes: Each unit of competence is assessed by written & oral questioning. Each unit of competence is assessed practically by observation. Some units require the candidates to produce sketches. Some units require the candidates to carry out risk assessments. Basic comprehension of the English Language is necessary. Awarding Body: City and Guilds Certification leading to registration with the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR) Full list of Units of Competence for Operatives: 001 Location and avoidance of underground apparatus. 002 Signing, lighting and guarding (Traffic Management). 003 Excavation in the Highway. 004 Reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials. 005 Reinstatement of sub-base and road base in non-bituminous materials. 006 Reinstatement of cold-lay bituminous materials. 007 Reinstatement of hot-lay bituminous materials. 008 Reinstatement of concrete slab. 009 Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways. NRSWA Training New Roads and Street Works Act Training New Roads and Streetworks Training RASWA Training Roads and Street Works Training Streeworks Training RSWA Training Streetworks Courses NRSWA Courses Excavation and Reinstatement Signing, Lighting and Guarding CAT and Genny Training CAT Training Cable Avoidance Tool Training
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NEW ROADS & STREETWORKS ACT (1991) SUPERVISORS COURSE (City & Guilds Scheme 6156) This Course: Is designed for Supervisors involved in monitoring excavation and reinstatement of openings in the public highway. The qualification is a legal requirement for “statutory undertakers” (ie Utility Contractors) and for those working under section 50 licenses (Drainage works etc). The qualification is also often specified by client organisations and local authorities when appointing contractors for works involving excavation or reinstatement of the highway for other purposes Duration: The open course offered by TQ Exel is 5 Days and comprises Units 001 , 010-014 + 016. Registration with SWQR is available for various other combinations of Units as listed below and attendance can be reduced to suit individual requirements. Complex 06 - Monitoring excavation in the highway. Comprising of units 001,010 and 011. Complex 07 - Monitoring excavation, backfilling and reinstatement of bituminous materials. Comprising of units 001,010,011,012,013 and 014. Complex 08 - Monitoring reinstatement of bituminous materials. Comprising of units 001,010 and 014. Complex 09 - Monitoring reinstatement of concrete slab. Comprising of units 001,010 and 015. Complex 10 - Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways. Comprising of units 001,010 and 016. Complex 11 - Monitoring Signing, Lighting & Guarding Comprising of Unit 010. Objectives: At the end of the full course the Candidate SHOULD: Be aware of the training and assessment process for a Streetworks Operative under this City & Guilds 6156 scheme. Be aware of the Health and Safety legislation and their obligations under this Act. Be aware of safe working practices and methods. Be aware of reference documentation used within the Highways Industry. Be able to ensure that Streetworks carried out are to the standards set down in the Act. Be able to use hand and power tools for the purpose of such works, including Portable Traffic Signal Systems. Be able to read and understand site plans for the purpose of identifying underground / overhead apparatus. Be able to use locating equipment for the purpose of detecting underground apparatus. Be able to supervise and monitor a site to protect workers and members of the public. Additional Notes: Each unit of competence is assessed by observation plus written & oral questioning. Each unit of competence requires the Supervisor to be assessed observing the performance of an Operative. Some Units will require the candidate to carry out risk assessments. Some Units will require the candidate to produce sketches. Basic comprehension of the English Language is necessary. Awarding Body: City and Guilds Certification leading to registration with the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR) Full list of Units of Competence for Supervisors: 001 Location and avoidance of underground apparatus. 010 Monitoring signing,lighting and guarding (Traffic Management). 011 Monitoring excavation in the highway. 012 Monitoring reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials. 013 Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and roadbase in non-bituminous materials. 014 Monitoring reinstatement of bituminous materials. 015 Monitoring reinstatement of concrete slab. 016 Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways. NRSWA Training SWQR Card SWQR Card renewal NRSWA Reassessment Street Works Qualification Register card renewal SCOTVEC SCOTVEC Renewal SSSTS Training SSSTS Courses
New Roads and Street Works Act
NRSWA Unit 002/010 - Signing, Lighting & Guarding This Course: Is designed for Operatives and Supervisors who have to erect or monitor the erection of signing, lighting and guarding for work on roads and highways. Duration: One day Objectives: To understand the basic principles of the NRSW Act 1991 and standards prescribed by City and Guilds Be able to identify and use correct traffic control measures For operatives: To be able to erect and dismantle or signing, guarding and lighting safely and in accordance with the Code of Practice. For supervisors: To be able to monitor operatives erecting and dismantling signing, lighting and guarding in accordance with the Code of Practice. Course Content: New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 Code of Practice for Safety at Road and Street Works (Red Book) Basic principles of signing, lighting and guarding Traffic control measures Portable traffic lights Pedestrian Diversions Practical use of equipment Certification: SWQR Card SWQR Card renewal NRSWA Reassessment Street Works Qualification Register card renewal SCOTVEC SCOTVEC Renewal A City & Guilds Certificate for either Unit 002 or 010 (as appropriate) will be issued along with a SWQR registration card valid for 5 years. Re-assessment is required at 5 yearly intervals. NRSWA Training New Roads and Street Works Act Training New Roads and Streetworks Training RASWA Training Roads and Street Works Training Streeworks Training RSWA Training Streetworks Courses NRSWA Courses Excavation and Reinstatement Signing, Lighting and Guarding CAT and Genny Training CAT Training Cable Avoidance Tool Training
