From £640.00
NRSWA Excavation in the Highway (NRSWA LA+O1,O2/S1,S2)
Course overview
Course for operatives who work and excavate in the highways, therefore, needing to locate underground apparatus, and apply signing, lighting and guarding in order to protect road users, pedestrians and the workforce. Learners will also learn about methods of excavation, and the tools used during excavation activities. The course can also be undertaken by those supervising such work.

Code
NRSWA LA+O1,O2/S1,S2
Duration
3 day course
Benefits for the learner
- A comprehensive understanding of the risks, and control measures to be applied around buried services in order to avoid direct contact with them.
- Better planning of work in the highway, to promote a safe system of work, install signing, lighting and guarding correctly, and remove in the correct sequence once work has been completed.
- Have an understanding of different methods of excavation and the tools and equipment used.
Benefits for the employer
- The avoidance of serious injury and major harm to employees or the public. Gain evidence of assessment and qualifications towards competence of employees and supervisors.
- Reduction in costs of fines, and an enhanced reputation for the organisation.
What you’ll learn on this course
- Risks and control measures to apply, in order to prevent striking underground services.
- How to use cable detection equipment accurately, and to be able to follow, drawings, plans and maps.
- How to set out signing, lighting and guarding in the correct sequence according to the speed and type of highway; understand and use traffic control measures, and take down all signing, lighting and guarding equipment in the correct sequence, once the work is finished.
- Gain theoretical and practical experience around excavation in the highway.
What do I need to bring with Me?
- Learners should bring their own safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, waterproof clothing, high visibility vest/clothing, hard hat and working gloves for the practical exercises.
How is the training delivered?
- The theoretical aspects of the course are delivered in the classroom, and there is an emphasis on gaining practical 'hands on'’ experience of all equipment necessary to complete the work safely and accurately; this is undertaken in our purpose built facilities under continual supervision.
- Assessment focuses on learners carrying out practical activities, against a set criteria, and the completion of multi choice question papers.
Qualifications available
- Upon successful completion of written and practical assessments, learners will receive a CABWI certificate, detailing the units undertaken, and a Streetworks Card registered with SWQR will also be issued to each competent person or supervisor, endorsing the qualification, and this will remain valid for five years.
May 2022 - Tom Hartley
Clear communication and very knowledgable of the subjects
May 2022 - Alan Lathan
The trainer John Beal was very knowledgeable.
May 2022 - Scott Marshall
Great training from John. Very knowledgable and clued up about everything involved.
May 2022 - Nicky.Marshall
John Beal was a brilliant trainer,his methods and delivery was spot on and very easy to understand
May 2022 - Andrew mckinlay
John beal and wayne stones where very helpfull great and really enjoyed my course great training and have learned alot while training really enjoyed the course
May 2022 - Benjamjn Dalton
John Beal has been Fantastic very informative and made the course enjoyable
May 2022 - Brandon Lumley
John Beal give me the
May 2022 - Shaun malia
Job Beal and Wayne stones great knowledge and was made to feel comfortable through out the whole experience great tutoring great people 👍
May 2022 - Daniel Smith
Thorough explanation of the required information
May 2022 - John wilson
John and Wayne top are blokes exceptional training provided
May 2022 - Matt Jeffery
Both trainers (Wayne and John) were very knowledgeable and put the information across very well
May 2022 - Liam Henderson
Wayne and John were both very knowledgeable on the units provided. Both were very approachable when I felt I needed extra information to help me fulfil the tasks asked of me.
April 2022 - Dan Wilson
Trainer delivery was second to none
November 2021 - Joe MacGuire
Wayne is a great trainer, very approachable and enthusiastic
November 2021 - Keiran Hancock
Wayne delivered the course well and gave a lot of information without wasting time. Always explained everything properly and made sure we were happy before moving on. Never felt rushed if I didn’t understand an issue. His time in the industry really helps him deliver the course well.
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No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.
No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.