NRSWA Street Works For Supervisors Course
Key Features
Of this Street Works For Supervisors Course:
- Covers the complete set of NRSWA supervisor units recognised across UK highways and utilities sectors
- Combines classroom instruction with practical exercises on signing, lighting, guarding, excavation and reinstatement
- Focuses on real site decision-making, risk control and compliance with current Codes of Practice
- Includes assessment of both theoretical knowledge and on-site supervisory competence
- Prepares delegates to oversee multi-utility street works projects safely and legally
- Leads to an industry-recognised Street Works Supervisor qualification card
Course Date Availability
Street Works For Supervisors training at the following 3 centres. Prices from £675 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Brighton | 29th Jun 202627th Jul 2026 |
| Doncaster | 15th Jun 202613th Jul 2026 |
| Gloucester | 6th Jul 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The NRSWA Street Works for Supervisors qualification provides the full regulatory and practical training required for anyone who supervises works on or adjacent to the public highway. It addresses the responsibilities set out in the New Roads and Street Works Act and associated Codes of Practice, covering everything from initial planning through to final reinstatement and site handover. In 2026 this qualification remains essential for maintaining safety, minimising disruption and ensuring legal compliance on every excavation or reinstatement project.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Highway and street works supervisors employed by contractors
- Utility company site supervisors managing gas, water, electricity and telecoms works
- Local authority inspectors and permit officers
- Civil engineering site managers responsible for road and footway excavations
- Project managers overseeing multiple street works teams
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to interpret and apply current NRSWA legislation and Codes of Practice
- Supervising the location and avoidance of underground apparatus
- Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding to current standards
- Overseeing excavation support, spoil management and site safety
- Checking reinstatement quality for both flexible and rigid surfaces
- Recording and reporting works in accordance with permit schemes
- Managing site handover and defect liability periods
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over five consecutive days and blends detailed theory sessions with practical exercises and assessments conducted in realistic street works environments.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Unit 1 – Supervising the location and avoidance of underground apparatus
- Unit 10 – Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding
- Unit 11 – Monitoring excavation in the highway
- Unit 12 – Monitoring reinstatement of the highway
- Unit 13 – Monitoring reinstatement of surfaces and sub-surfaces
- Unit 14 – Monitoring the excavation and reinstatement of the highway
Private Courses On-site
NRSWA Street Works For Supervisors training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a Street Works Supervisor qualification card issued by the awarding body. The card is normally valid for five years. Before expiry, supervisors must complete an appropriate refresher course to maintain legal authorisation to supervise street works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked NRSWA Street Works For Supervisors questions:
The standard course is delivered over five consecutive days, combining theory, practical exercises and assessments.
Delegates should have relevant site experience and a good understanding of basic street works operations before attending the supervisor level course.
The course covers all current supervisor units including location of apparatus, signing lighting and guarding, excavation monitoring, reinstatement standards and permit scheme compliance.
Assessment includes written tests for each unit plus practical observation of supervisory tasks carried out in a realistic street works setting.
Delegates who pass receive a recognised Street Works Supervisor qualification card that authorises them to supervise works on the public highway.
The supervisor card is normally valid for five years from the date of issue.
Supervisors must attend an approved refresher course before the card expiry date to remain authorised to supervise street works.
The supervisor course focuses on monitoring, decision-making and legal responsibilities, while the operative course concentrates on carrying out the physical work.
Delegates should bring suitable site clothing including safety boots, high-visibility clothing and a hard hat, plus any current site permits or method statements they use.
Yes, the qualification directly authorises the holder to supervise excavation, reinstatement and traffic management operations on the public highway.
The qualification meets the requirements of all UK highway authorities and permit schemes that reference NRSWA supervisor competence.
Yes, practical exercises and assessments take place in a realistic street works environment covering signing, excavation and reinstatement tasks.
Prices per person typically start at £675. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This qualification equips supervisors with the precise knowledge and decision-making skills needed to manage street works safely and in full compliance with current UK regulations.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group