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 City & Guilds criteria. 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
12 Apr 2010 to 16 Apr 2010	Yes	Contact us
26 Apr 2010 to 30 Apr 2010	Yes	Contact us
10 May 2010 to 14 May 2010	Yes	Contact us
7 Jun 2010 to 11 Jun 2010	Yes	Contact us
5 Jul 2010 to 9 Jul 2010	Yes	Contact us
2 Aug 2010 to 6 Aug 2010	Yes	Contact us
6 Sep 2010 to 10 Sep 2010	Yes	Contact us
4 Oct 2010 to 8 Oct 2010	Yes	Contact us
1 Nov 2010 to 5 Nov 2010	Yes	Contact us
13 Dec 2010 to 17 Dec 2010	Yes	Contact us

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 City & Guilds in line with the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 for excavation & reinstatement.

Training method

UTN's City & Guilds approved centre 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 on our open scheduled courses. In-company courses can be arranged for a minimum or 8 and accommodate a maximum of 16.

Books Provided

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

Certification

The delegate who successfully completes this course will recieve an accredited City & Guilds certificate 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

CITB registered companies can claim up to £78 in grants.

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