New Roads And Street Works Act 1991: Supervisors

Course description

Upon successful completion of end test, this course leads to the candidate being issued with an SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) Certificate and SWQR (Street Works Qualifications Register) Card. This course provides candidates with the skills and knowledge required to carry out work to the standards required by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and enables candidates to register on the Street Works Register. By the end of this course, the delegate should be able to monitor operatives:- - Demonstrating an understanding of statutory duties under the above Act. - Understanding other legal responsibilities. - Demonstrating the skills and knowledge to fulfil the duties required by The New Roads and Street works Act 1991. Course Summary: - H.S.W.A. - P.U.W.E.R. - L.O.L.E.R. - Other current relevant regulations - Interpretation of plans - Safe working practices - Compaction of materials - Identification of apparatus - Excavation techniques - Disposal of surplus material - Repositioning of kerbs, edgings - Use of cable location equipment - Support to utilities apparatus - Use of temporary traffic lights - Implication of damage to apparatus - Signs, cones and barriers layout - Surface finishing - Re-use of selected excavated material Upon successful completion of this course, delegates can apply to be registered for a Supervisor Card issued by Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR). This course does not include the Monitoring of Hotlay or Concrete Slabs Units. For further information, please contact the training provider.