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If you want the complete NRSWA operative qualification, this is it.
This course covers all required NRSWA Operative units, giving you the knowledge, skills and certification needed to carry out street works safely, legally and competently on the public highway. From setting up a compliant site to excavation and full reinstatement, this is the all-in-one package trusted by contractors, utilities and local authorities.
No gaps. No add-ons. No confusion.
Units Covered in This Course
This course includes all NRSWA Operative units, covering the full scope of street works activity:
Unit LA – Location and avoidance of underground apparatus
Unit O1 – Signing, lighting and guarding
Unit O2 – Excavation in the highway
Unit O3 – Reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
Unit O4 – Reinstatement of sub-base and road base in non-bituminous materials
Unit O5 – Reinstatement in cold-lay bituminous materials
Unit O8 – Reinstatement of modular surfaces
Together, these units confirm full operative competence — from first cone down to final surface reinstated
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
Street works operatives
Utilities and highways contractors
Groundworkers carrying out excavation and reinstatement
Operatives working on the public highway
If you’re physically carrying out the work, this is the qualification most employers expect you to hold.
Why the Full Operative Qualification Matters
Holding all operative units means:
You can work across a wider range of street works activities
You meet local authority and principal contractor requirements
You reduce the risk of failed inspections and remedial works
You protect yourself, your team and the public
It’s not just about access to site — it’s about doing the job properly.
Assessment & Certification
Assessed using approved NRSWA assessment methods
Nationally recognised certification
Accepted by local authorities and utility providers
Certification valid for five years before re-assessment
Focused on real competence, not box-ticking.
Why Train with Simply Learning?
Because this qualification matters — and we run it properly.
Experienced trainers with real street works backgrounds
Practical, relevant delivery that reflects live site conditions
Well-organised courses that run as scheduled
A friendly team who make booking and re-certification straightforward
This is one of our most in-demand Street Works courses, so early booking is strongly recommendedBook the Full NRSWA Operative Course
If you need the complete operative qualification, this course gives you everything in one go — no chasing extra units later.
Book today and get fully certified to work on the public highway with confidence
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