The NRSWA Operatives Course (incl. Hot Lay) is a necessity for any employee who is actively working on or adjacent to the public highways as defined by regulations supportive to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. This course assesses qualified, experienced operatives on their ability to perform duties to the standards prescribed in the SQA, safeguarding themselves and others around them, and includes the additional Hot Lay unit for operatives working with hot-lay bituminous materials.
The NRSWA Operatives Course (incl. Hot Lay) covers the procedures and guidelines for working on roads and highways, targeted at those employed by local authorities, utilities companies or contractors carrying out work on roads, highways or footpaths. Operatives whose work doesn't involve hot-lay materials may instead prefer the standard NRSWA Operatives Course, covering the same core units without this additional specialism. Anyone unsure whether their current level of experience is suitable for entrance onto the course is encouraged to call the training team before booking a place.
Operatives progressing into a supervisory position should also look at the NRSWA Supervisor Course, which builds on the operative-level knowledge covered here. Once qualified, operatives whose certification is due to lapse will need to book the NRSWA Operatives Re-assessment Course to keep their qualification current.
In addition to bringing relevant PPE, students will need to take two passport size photographs for the card application, and a basic comprehension of the English language is essential.
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Yes, a name change can be completed free of charge providing the delegate being substituted has the required pre-requisites. You can submit your request by emailing our customer service team at [email protected] or calling on 01892 543000.
If you should fail the course our customer service team will be in contact to discuss your options. Our team will talk through the process to help you achieve the qualification required in the most effective way.
This course includes Unit 06, Reinstatement of Hot-Lay Bituminous Materials, alongside all the standard units, for operatives who work with hot-lay materials.
Relevant PPE and two passport size photographs for the card application. A basic comprehension of the English language is also essential.
Through continuous assessment, with a test required at the end of each unit, alongside group exercises, discussions and practical assessments each day.
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