How long does a street works qualification last?

The registration body will then record the certificate on the street works register and issue you with a street works card. Each certificate on the card will last for 5 years from the certification date, ie the date the awarding organisation issued the certificate.

Is there a grace period for streetworks?

You can renew your NRSWA streetworks card up to 6 months prior to the expiry date and up to a max of 3 months after the expiry date.

How do I renew my street works card?

You can renew your card by undertaking a re-assessment at a Centre up to five years after the card expiration date. Please note even though you can re-assess during this period, your card will not be valid until you have been certificated and your new card issued by SWQR.

How much does a street works course cost?

Prices range between £349-£795. Experienced worker training does not include any practical training and is suited to operatives who have previously taken part in NRSWA Streetworks training. To find out more about our Streetworks training course, get in touch with the BAMCT team.

How long is the Nrswa course?

The course will cover all the Operative units required by the New Roads Streetworks Act 1991 and will be completed over 5 days.

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How long does a Nrswa card last?

If you work on the highway and hold an NRSWA card you will notice that it has an expiry date, which is usually valid for 5 years. You may have more than one unit on your card that could expire on different dates.

What is a reasonable period in Nrswa?

A “Reasonable Period” is a period agreed between the undertaker and the highway authority, as reasonable for the street works in question. In default of agreement, it is the period determined by arbitration to be reasonable.

Can you do a street works course online?

The New Roads and Street Works (NRSWA) course is made up of a variety of units and the online course coincides with this. Each online unit consists of several short videos which include a PowerPoint presentation and, in some instances, a filmed practical exercise.

What is a street works Licence?

A licence is needed to dig up the road to work on things like drains, cables, ducts, sewer pipes, water and gas pipes etc. These are also known as Section 50 (street works) or Section 171 (temporary excavation) licence. A Section 50 (street works) licence includes: Breaking open, boring or tunnelling under any street.

What is street works ticket?

Upon completion of your course, you will gain an NRSWA card. This is needed to prove that you have completed the course and are ready to carry out work. An NRSWA Card is also commonly known as a 'Streetworks ticket' or pass.

Who needs a Street Works card?

Operatives: Individuals directly involved in tasks like excavation, reinstatement, and sign placement on public highways require a Streetworks card. This includes groundworkers, machine operators, and those involved in utility installations.

What is the Nrswa supervisor refresher course?

This two-day New Roads & Street Works Act (NRSWA) Refresher course is for both Operatives and Supervisors who have experience of working on highways and who already hold a current SWQR but it requires renewing. Reassessments can be completed up to five years after the card expiration date.

What is Nrswa module accreditations?

Course Description

This NRSWA – New Roads and Streetworks Act will provide you with the mechanism for recognising competence in excavation and reinstatement in the highway. NRSWA Operative Units of competence within the New Roads and Streetworks Act are: Location and avoidance of underground apparatus.

Does street works cover CSCS?

Groundworks/Street Works | Building Heroes. On successful completion of this course you will gain skills equivalent to a Level 2, and achieve a Streetworks Operative Award, Health & Safety, CSCS Card, and registration on the Street Works register.

How do I get a Nrswa card?

You can get a NRSWA card by completing a NRSWA Course. NRSWA Courses run NRSWA courses UK wide with courses running weekly. Courses can be booked direct online. Book with confidence as NRSWA Courses is part of the Project Skills Solutions family.

What is Nrswa supervisor qualification?

The full 5 day NRSWA supervisor course in London is for anyone supervising all works on the road, including excavation, backfill, reinstatement and signing and guarding. A streetworks supervisor plans, monitors and supervises the works and the operatives. The supervisor does not undertake any physical works.

What is a Section 50 license?

A section 50 licence is a permit for a private person or organisation to install a new apparatus or work on an existing apparatus across or along a public highway.

Do I need a permit to work on a pavement?

Permits are required for most work in the road or pavement that takes place on any publicly maintainable highways. Permissible works include such things as: street works - work on plant and apparatus in the street by undertakers.

What is a section 58 notice?

A section 58 notice under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 allows a local authority to protect a street from any planned street works following any major surfacing works. This restriction can be in place for up to five years depending on the type of work that has taken place.

Can you get qualifications from online courses?

Is online learning recognised? Our prestigious qualifications are internationally recognised, combining the flexibility of online learning with the academic rigour and structure of an on-campus programme.

How do I become a Nrswa trainer?

You will have relevant teaching experience and knowledge, including: possession of a training qualification, PTLLS, AET or equivalent, and relevant teaching experience. possession of an assessing qualification, TAQA level 3 or equivalent. significant relevant industry knowledge and experience.

What does Nrswa mean?

The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), supported by relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice, provides a legislative framework for street works by undertakers (including utility companies) and works for road purposes - to the extent that these must be co-ordinated by street authorities.

What is a section 50 Nrswa?

Any person or organisation who wishes to carry out work within, excavate, or break through the existing public highway (roads and pavements) will need to apply for a licence under Section 50 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).

What is diversionary works?

Diversionary works include the removal, alteration and protection of Undertakers' apparatus. Some advice is also given where NRSWA is not applicable to the necessary diversionary works.

What is Section 74 of the Nrswa charges?

By way of example, prolonged occupation charges under s. 74 of NRSWA can give rise to a statutory undertaker being charged up to £10,000 per day where its works overrun.