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New Roads and Street Works Act – Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus (NRSWA Unit LA)

 

 

Overview

Hitting a live cable or gas main isn’t just expensive — it’s dangerous, disruptive, and career-limiting.

The NRSWA Unit LA course gives you the knowledge and practical skills to locate underground services accurately and avoid them safely before you dig. It’s one of the most critical units for anyone working on or near the public highway — and one of the most commonly required by employers and local authorities.

In short: if you’re breaking ground, you need this.

Why Train with Simply Learning?

Because we don’t do dull.

  • Approved, experienced trainers who’ve actually worked on site

  • Clear explanations without compliance waffle

  • Practical, relevant learning that sticks

  • Friendly admin team who make booking painless

  • Courses fill fast — especially for utilities and highways work

This is one of our most in-demand NRSWA units, so early booking is strongly advised.

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If you work around underground services, this course protects:

  • You

  • Your team

  • The public

  • Your business

And it keeps you compliant without sucking the life out of you.

Secure your place now and get trained properly — before the dig starts.

Duration

1 day.

Max Number

8

Accreditation Options

  • CABWI 2

Suitable For

Those employed in carrying out work on the highway who are required to locate underground apparatus.

Aims

  • To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

    – Interpret and understand plans showing location of underground apparatus
    – Identify and understand how to identify types of utilities apparatus and highways services encountered during excavation
    – Identify and understand the risks and implications of damage to underground utilities apparatus and highway services
    – Use pipe and cable location equipment
    – Safe digging techniques (HSG47)

Prerequisites

  • Candidates must be physically fit.

Teaching Methods

  • – Theoretical training and assessment
    – Practical training and assessment

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive multiple CABWI Certificates and a Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) Card.

Price

from £195.00 + VAT Per Person

This course is for those employed in carrying out work on the highway who are required to locate underground apparatus.

  • 08 September
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 06 October
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 20 October
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 20 October
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 29 October
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 03 November
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 11 November
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 01 December
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 15 December
    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Description

This course aims to provide a sound understanding of the techniques used to locate and avoid underground apparatus on the Highway. It complies with the mandatory requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

  • Interpret and understand plans showing location of underground apparatus.
  • Identify and understand how to identify types of utilities apparatus and highways services encountered during excavation.
  • Identify and understand the risks and implications of damage to underground utilities apparatus and highway services.
  • Use pipe and cable location equipment.
  • Safe digging techniques (HSG47).

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive multiple CABWI Certificates and a Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) Card.

Prerequisites

Candidates must be:

  • Physically fit.

Exam Information

  • Theoretical training and assessment.
  • Practical training and assessment.

Dress Code

Candidates must bring the following items with them to the course:

  • Safety Boots/Suitable Footwear
  • High Visibility Vest/Jacket
  • Safety Glasses
  • Hard Hat
  • Gloves
  • Overalls/Suitable Workwear

Materials Required

Candidates must be:

Physically fit

Candidates are required to bring paper and a pen to make notes during their training.

All candidates must bring with them one of the following forms of ID:

  • A valid passport – no more than 6 months out of date
  • A valid UK photo driving license - no more than 6 months out of date
  • A photographic employee ID card 
  • A photographic ID card from an awarding body (e.g. IPAF, RTITB, NPORS)

If you do not have any of the above, please contact us for further information.

If this course is eligible for a short course grant, please ensure we have your levy number before the course start date, and your candidates provide their national insurance numbers on the day of the course. Without this information, we cannot claim the levy on your behalf and take no responsibility for the grant not being claimed.

Length of Qualification

5 Years

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