NRSWA Streetworks Operative Course
Get Qualified to Work on the Public Highway
Gain the qualifications required under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 to legally carry out excavation and reinstatement works on the public highway.
This intensive 5-day course provides the essential operative units needed to perform street works safely and in compliance with legislation, covering everything from locating underground apparatus through to permanent reinstatement of road structures.
Wise Training Streetworks
& Construction Ltd
Course Overview
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Duration: 5 Days
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Course Type: NRSWA General Operatives
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Units Covered: LA, 01–08 Operative Units
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Qualification: NRSWA Operative Units (as listed below)
If you only require specific units rather than the full 5-day programme, individual operative day courses are also available. This allows experienced workers or employers to book targeted training to meet particular job or renewal requirements.
Tel: 01482 638 670
Mob: 07957 460 974
What You’ll Learn
The NRSWA Operatives course is designed for those who physically carry out work on the public highway. It enables employees to gain the necessary qualifications under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 to perform their duties safely and legally.
Operative Units Covered
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LA – Location and avoidance of underground apparatus
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01 – Signing, lighting and guarding
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02 – Excavation on the highway
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03 – Reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
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04 – Reinstatement of sub-base and road in non-bituminous materials
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05 – Reinstatement of cold-lay bituminous materials
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06 – Reinstatement of hot lay bituminous material
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07 – Reinstatement of concrete slabs
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08 – Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways
These units cover the full street works process, from safe excavation practices through to permanent highway reinstatement.
How It Works
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Book Your Place
Secure your position on the 5-day programme. -
Complete the Required Units
Undertake all operative training elements. -
Achieve Your Qualification
Gain the NRSWA operative units required to carry out works on the public highway.
Training focuses on the practical duties undertaken by NRSWA operatives and ensures compliance with current street works legislation.
Why Choose This NRSWA Operatives Course
Legislative Compliance
Meet the qualification requirements set out under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and become authorised to carry out street works on the public highway.
Complete Operative Unit Coverage
All essential operative units are included, covering excavation, signing and guarding, underground services awareness, and full reinstatement of road and footway materials.
Designed for Street Works Operatives
Specifically structured for those physically undertaking highway works, this course delivers the recognised units required to work safely and competently on site.
Start Your NRSWA Qualification
Qualify to carry out excavation and reinstatement works on the public highway with the full NRSWA operative units. This 5-day course provides structured training aligned with legislative requirements and the practical skills needed for compliant street works operations.
Start your NRSWA Operatives Course today and take the next step towards fully compliant street works certification.



