Designed for operatives working in or entering street works roles (excavation, backfill, reinstatement, signing and guarding). You should be able to undertake practical, physical tasks and follow health & safety guidance. Units are validated by City & Guilds and OCN.
This practical course is for anyone working in street works (road works, underground services and reinstating materials) or planning to undertake physical work on UK roads. It covers excavation, backfilling and reinstatement, as well as signing, lighting and guarding. The objective is to confirm competence as a Street Works Operative. The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) requires that each set of street works has at least one qualified operative onsite while works are taking place. Training is delivered in partnership with Kenson Highways.
Upon completion of the free six-week course, learners are qualified as Street Works Operatives and have a guaranteed interview, supporting local employment and helping address critical skills shortages in London’s transport and utilities infrastructure workforce.
Upon completion, this course supports a role in the workplace by confirming competence as a Street Works Operative and helping sites meet NRSWA requirements. Suitable for employment on highways and utilities works involving excavation, reinstatement and traffic management tasks.
