The NRSWA training course is designed for Supervisors who are required to monitor Operatives performing excavation, backfill and reinstatement duties.
The NRSWA training course aims to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to perform Supervisor duties to the standards prescribed by City & Guilds in-line with the NRSW Act 1991, in order to safeguard themselves and others.
The NRSWA training course content includes:
- Location and avoidance of underground apparatus.
- Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding.
- Monitoring excavation in the highway.
- Monitoring reinstatement of compaction and backfill materials.
- Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and road base non-bituminous materials.
- Monitoring reinstatement of bituminous materials.
- Monitoring reinstatement of concrete slabs.
- Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways.
- Summarise the requirements of the current NRSW Act.
- Select appropriate personal protective and safety equipment as required to carry out street works activities.
- Monitor duties performed by Operatives for each unit and/or qualification as prescribed by City & Guilds. Standards in-line with current legislation, and ACOP where applicable.
- Provide a safe working environment for themselves and others.