Duration

Five days

Group Size

Maximum 6 learners x 1 Instructor.

Who should attend

Any learner wishing to become supervisors for Units 001, 010 – 014 & 016.

Course aims

The course aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to perform Supervisor duties to the standards prescribed by SQA in-line with the NRSWA Act 1991, in order to safeguard themselves and others.

Course Objectives:

On completion, learners will complete the following content;

  • Location and avoidance of underground apparatus.
  • Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding.
  • Monitoring excavation in the highway.
  • Monitoring reinstatement of compaction and backfill materials.
  • Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and road base non-bituminous materials.
  • Monitoring reinstatement of bituminous materials.
  • Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways.

Certification: On completion all learners will be registered with the certificating body SQA who will issue a certificate to successful learners. Additionally of the successful learners with be registered with the SWQR (Streetworks Qualification Register) and will be issued with a registration card. Refresher training is required every 5 years to keep your certificate or card valid.