NRSWA Training for Operatives Units 1 - 6 + 9

To meet the legal requirements of people excavating in the highway, UTN deliver a course to meet the criteria of the awarding body.  A very hands on practical course with in depth training accompanied with practical assessments.

This course is for any operatives involved in excavation & reinstatement on the public highway.

Upcoming Course Dates

Dates	Places	Price
28 May 2012 to 1 Jun 2012	Yes	£602.00	Contact us
11 Jun 2012 to 15 Jun 2012	Yes	£602.00	Contact us
25 Jun 2012 to 29 Jun 2012	Yes	£602.00	Contact us
2 Jul 2012 to 6 Jul 2012	Yes	£602.00	Contact us
16 Jul 2012 to 20 Jul 2012	Yes	£602.00	Contact us
23 Jul 2012 to 27 Jul 2012	Yes	£602.00	Contact us
30 Jul 2012 to 3 Aug 2012	Yes	£602.00	Contact us

All prices exclude VAT at the current rate

Full Details

Course content

• Unit 001 - Location & avoidance of underground services
• Unit 002 - Signing, Lighting & Guarding
• Unit 003 - Excavation in the highway. Specifications, techniques, road types, materials
• Unit 004 - Reinstatement & compaction of backfill materials
• Unit 005 - Reinstatement of non-bituminous sub-base & road-base materials
• Unit 006 - Laying practices and reinstatement of cold lay bituminous materials. Specification & types of materials.
• Unit 009 - Reinstatement of modular surfaces & concrete footways

Objectives

To gain accreditation to the standards laid down by the awarding body in line with the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 for excavation & reinstatement.

Training method

UTN has a purpose built road area to carry out all the practical aspects of the course. This is complimented by the latest power point presentation for the classroom sessions.

Courses can be arranged to meet client's timetables and work schedules. As an alternative places can be booked on our open / multi client based courses.

Delegates attending this course will be expected to carry out practical tasks such as the setting out of traffic lights & signs, as well as excavating and back filling trenches in the training area.

Required equipment

All delegates should supply two passport photographs. Without these we cannot complete your registration with Scotvec.

Because of the practical nature of the course, delegates will need the following PPE:

• Safety boots
• Overalls
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Ear defenders
• Waterproof clothing
• Fluorescent jacket

Number of delegates

As little as 1 delegate can book onto our open scheduled courses. In-company courses can be arranged for a maximum of 8 (no more than 6 operatives e.g 6 operatives & 2 supervisors).

Books Provided

• Safety at Street Works and Road Works - A Code of Practice

Certification

The delegate who successfully completes this course will recieve certification from the awarding body for every unit they pass and an additional overall certificate if they pass the full 7 units.  In addition to this the delegate will recieve a Scotvec card accredited by Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR).

Note

This course meets the criteria for CITB grants.

UTN provide each delegate with a buffet on all our full day courses.