The New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) is essential for regulating activities on public highways, ensuring that work is carried out safely and efficiently. The NRSWA course units provide comprehensive training for both operatives and supervisors, covering the essential skills and knowledge required to comply with legislative standards. These units ensure that all personnel involved in street works are competent in their roles, thus maintaining high safety and operational standards. Below is a detailed breakdown of the 16 NRSWA course units of competence for both operators and supervisors.
This unit focuses on equipping operatives with the skills to accurately locate and avoid underground apparatus, such as cables and pipes, to prevent utility strikes. Operatives learn to interpret utility plans and records, use detection equipment like cable avoidance tools (CAT) and signal generators (Genny), and implement safe digging practices. The course also covers conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures to mitigate hazards associated with underground utilities.
Unit 2 ensures that operatives can set up and maintain safe traffic management systems around street works. The training includes the development of traffic management plans, the correct placement of signs, cones, barriers, and traffic signals, and ensuring the visibility and compliance of these safety measures. The goal is to protect both road users and site workers from potential hazards.
This unit provides operatives with the necessary skills for carrying out excavations on highways safely and efficiently. Training covers the use of appropriate excavation equipment and techniques, understanding soil types and ground conditions, and adhering to safety protocols. Emphasis is placed on minimising disruption and ensuring the stability of excavations to prevent accidents.
Unit 4 focuses on the reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials after excavation. Operatives learn about different types of backfill materials, compaction techniques, and the importance of achieving the correct compaction levels to ensure ground stability. Proper reinstatement practices help maintain the integrity of the highway and prevent future issues.
In this unit, operatives are trained in the reinstatement of sub-base and road base using non-bituminous materials. The course covers the selection and application of appropriate materials, techniques for achieving the correct compaction, and ensuring the durability and stability of the reinstated areas. This unit ensures that operatives can restore the structural layers of the highway effectively.
Unit 6 provides operatives with the skills to reinstate highway surfaces using cold-lay bituminous materials. Training includes the preparation and application of these materials, techniques for achieving a smooth and durable finish, and compliance with relevant standards. Cold-lay bituminous materials are often used for temporary repairs, and this unit ensures operatives can perform these tasks correctly.
This unit focuses on the use of hot-lay bituminous materials for the permanent reinstatement of highway surfaces. Operatives learn about the preparation and application of hot-lay materials, techniques for achieving a seamless and durable surface, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Proper reinstatement with hot-lay materials is critical for long-term highway maintenance.
Unit 8 covers the reinstatement of concrete slabs on highways. Operatives are trained in the removal of damaged slabs, preparation of the base, and installation of new concrete slabs. The course also includes techniques for ensuring proper alignment, compaction, and curing of the concrete to achieve a durable and stable surface.
This unit provides operatives with the skills to reinstate modular surfaces and concrete footways. Training covers the removal and replacement of modular units, preparation of the base, and techniques for ensuring proper alignment and compaction. The course emphasises the importance of maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of modular surfaces and footways.
Similar to the operative unit, this unit trains supervisors in the principles of locating and avoiding underground apparatus. Supervisors learn to oversee the implementation of safe digging practices, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and conduct risk assessments to prevent utility strikes during excavation works.
Unit 10 focuses on the supervisory aspects of traffic management around street works. Supervisors learn to monitor and inspect the setup and maintenance of signing, lighting, and guarding systems. The course emphasises ensuring compliance with traffic management plans and protecting the safety of road users and site workers.
This unit trains supervisors to oversee excavation activities on highways. Supervisors learn to monitor excavation techniques, ensure the stability of excavations, and verify compliance with safety protocols. The course covers the importance of minimising disruption and maintaining safe working conditions during excavation works.
Unit 12 provides supervisors with the skills to monitor the reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials. Supervisors learn to inspect the selection and application of backfill materials, ensure proper compaction techniques are used, and verify that the reinstatement meets required standards for ground stability.
This unit trains supervisors to oversee the reinstatement of sub-base and road base using non-bituminous materials. Supervisors learn to monitor the selection and application of materials, ensure correct compaction techniques, and verify the durability and stability of the reinstated areas.
Unit 14 focuses on supervising the reinstatement of highway surfaces using bituminous materials. Supervisors learn to monitor the preparation and application of both cold-lay and hot-lay bituminous materials, ensure compliance with specifications, and verify the quality and durability of the reinstated surfaces.
This unit provides supervisors with the skills to oversee the reinstatement of concrete slabs. Supervisors learn to monitor the removal of damaged slabs, preparation of the base, installation of new concrete slabs, and ensure proper curing and alignment to achieve a stable and durable surface.
Unit 16 trains supervisors to oversee the reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways. Supervisors learn to monitor the removal and replacement of modular units, ensure proper base preparation, and verify alignment and compaction techniques. The course emphasises maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of these surfaces.
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