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Streetworks NRSWA – Supervisor

The Streetworks NRSWA Supervisor course is designed for experienced highways, utilities and civil engineering personnel who need to monitor street works activities, supervise operatives and ensure work is completed in line with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.

This NRSWA supervisor course helps delegates understand the standards required for safe working, monitoring excavation, monitoring reinstatement, signing lighting and guarding, and the avoidance of underground apparatus. It is suitable for those who are moving into a supervisor role, renewing their knowledge, or needing the correct supervisor qualification to perform supervisor duties on a street works site.

Course Duration

5 Days

Price

£745 + VAT pp

Venue

Assessments will take place at our head office in West Bromwich where we have a fully accredited practical assessment area which will be used throughout under the supervision of a trained and qualified Street Works assessor.

The road closure element required within the Signing, lighting and guarding unit will take place on the road adjacent to our assessment facility.

We can also offer NRSWA assessments at a partnered venue site in Gloucestershire if required, please see date options for either venue further down this page.

Course Overview

The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) sets out the procedures and standards that apply to road works, street works and works carried out on footpaths. It applies to local authorities, utilities companies and contractors working on or around the highway.

The Act, together with its associated Codes of Practice, covers key requirements such as notifications, safety for highway users, signing, lighting and guarding, excavation standards, and the reinstatement of excavations.

During the NRSWA supervisor course, delegates are assessed on their ability to monitor street works activities rather than physically carry out operative tasks. This includes checking that excavation, reinstatement, signing lighting and guarding, safety equipment and site procedures meet the required standards.

Assessments will cover one or more units, depending on the candidate’s requirements. Candidates will complete practical and theory-based assessments for the relevant unit codes and must successfully complete the required units to gain their supervisor qualification.

Who is the course for?

The NRSWA Street Works supervisor assessment is aimed at experienced highways, utilities and civil engineering personnel who are moving into, or already working in, a supervisory role. This can include supervisors, site managers, highways inspectors, utilities supervisors, contractors and anyone responsible for checking that street works are completed safely and correctly.

On live street works sites, operatives must be supervised by a suitably qualified Street Works supervisor. The supervisor’s role is to monitor the work independently, identify issues and confirm that the correct standards are being followed. Previous experience of working within highways is imperative.

Please note: a supervisor qualification does not qualify you to work as an operative. A person also cannot act as both the operative and the supervisor for the same activity at the same time. If you hold both operative and supervisor qualifications, you may be able to work in either role, provided you are not supervising your own work.

Key supervisor responsibilities covered

The supervisor course focuses on the knowledge needed to inspect, monitor and report on street works activities in line with current legislation. Delegates will look at the core responsibilities of an NRSWA supervisor, including how to monitor signing lighting and guarding, maintain a safe working environment, and check that workers, pedestrians and road users are properly protected.

The course also looks at monitoring excavation in the highway, including manual excavation, safe digging practices and checks around underground apparatus. Delegates will review how to monitor reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials, along with reinstatement of sub base and road base in non bituminous materials.

Further areas include monitoring reinstatement in bituminous materials, modular surfaces and concrete footways. Where required, delegates can also cover monitoring reinstatement of concrete slabs as an optional unit. The course also supports supervisors in checking that appropriate personal protective equipment and safety equipment are being used for street works activities, and in understanding when written reports may be needed for compliance, audit trails and site records.

NRSWA Course Units

Unit 1 (LA)

Location and avoidance of underground apparatus.

Unit 10 (S1)

Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding.

Unit 11 (S2)

Monitoring excavation in the highway.

Unit 12 (S3)

Monitoring reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials.

Unit 13 (S4)

Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and road base in non-bituminous materials.

Unit 14 (S5)

Monitoring reinstatement in bituminous materials.

Unit 16 (S7)

Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways.

Optional Additional units are available upon request.

Unit 15 (S6)

Monitoring reinstatement of concrete slabs.

Course Completion

All successful candidates will be automatically logged via Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR).

Candidates will then be issued with the Smart Awards certificate and SQA Street Works approved licence.

Why Choose Trusted Construction Training?

Trusted Construction Training delivers practical, industry-focused construction training for highways, utilities and construction teams across the UK. Based in the West Midlands, Trusted works with experienced instructors and assessors who understand the standards required on live sites, helping delegates build the competence and confidence needed to supervise street works safely.

Our NRSWA supervisor course is delivered in a fully accredited practical assessment area, giving candidates a realistic environment to complete their training and assessments. With clear guidance, relevant course delivery and support from a specialist construction training provider, Trusted helps employers and delegates choose the right route for their role and responsibilities.

CONTACT US

Dates Available

West Bromwich

23rd – 27th February 2026

6th – 10th April 2026

15th – 19th June 2026

21st – 25th September 2026

Dates Available

Gloucestershire

Dates available upon request

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the NRSWA Supervisor qualification last?

An NRSWA Supervisor qualification is valid for five years. You should check the expiry date on your NRSW card or unit certification and arrange reassessment before it expires if you need to continue carrying out supervisor duties.

How much is the Streetworks NRSWA Supervisor course?

The Streetworks NRSWA Supervisor course costs £745 + VAT per person. This includes the 5-day supervisor course listed on this page.

Who is the NRSWA Supervisor course for?

The course is for experienced highways, utilities and civil engineering personnel who need to supervise and monitor street works activities. It is suitable for those moving into a supervisory role, as well as existing supervisors who need the correct NRSWA supervisor qualification.

Can an NRSWA Supervisor carry out operative work?

Not unless they also hold the relevant operative qualification. A supervisor qualification allows you to monitor street works activities, but it does not qualify you to carry out operative duties. If you need to work as both an operative and a supervisor, you will need the relevant qualifications for both roles.

What units are included in the NRSWA Supervisor course?

The course includes units covering location and avoidance of underground apparatus, monitoring signing, lighting and guarding, monitoring excavation in the highway, monitoring reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials, monitoring reinstatement in non-bituminous and bituminous materials, and monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways. Optional additional units may also be available upon request.