Street Works Supervisor Training (NRSWA)

ARC Plant & Civils Training delivers accredited Street Works Supervisor training for those overseeing street and highway works under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA). If you’re responsible for monitoring operatives, this qualification ensures you meet legal obligations and maintain safe, compliant work sites.

Course Overview

  • Accreditation: SQA (Certification and Awarding Body)
  • Duration: 5 days (full course) | 1–2 days (reassessment or individual units)
  • Location: ARC Training Centre – Pontyclun, South Wales
  • Certification: NRSWA Supervisor Street Works Card (valid for 5 years)
  • Assessment: Written tests and on-course observation (no hands-on work)

This course qualifies supervisors to oversee operatives carrying out street works, ensuring compliance and safety.

Supervisor Units Covered

Supervisor candidates do not carry out the practical work but must be trained to monitor the following:

  1. Monitoring location & avoidance of underground apparatus (S1)
  2. Monitoring signing, lighting & guarding (S2)
  3. Monitoring excavation in the highway (S3)
  4. Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base & road-base (S4)
  5. Monitoring reinstatement of bituminous materials (S5)
  6. Monitoring reinstatement of concrete slabs (S6)
  7. Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and footways (S7)

You can choose to complete all units or specific ones relevant to your role.

Who Should Attend?

  • Site supervisors overseeing street and road works
  • Utility supervisors (gas, water, telecoms, electricity)
  • Team leaders and forepersons responsible for compliance
  • Those seeking to progress from operative to supervisor roles

Entry Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Basic knowledge of street works activities
  • Reassessment available for those with an expiring or expired NRSWA card

Funding & Support

Funding may be available through:

  • CITB Levy Grants
  • ReAct+ – for eligible individuals in transition
  • PLA (Personal Learning Account) – for eligible learners in Wales

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Why Choose ARC?

  • SQA & NRSWA training delivered by industry experts
  • Convenient South Wales location with modern facilities
  • Small class sizes and high pass rates
  • Flexible course dates and reassessment support
  • CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

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Advance your career with NRSWA Supervisor certification.

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