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Supervising street works isn’t about guessing or trusting that it’s “probably fine”. It’s about knowing the standards, spotting issues early, and ensuring works remain compliant from start to finish.
The NRSWA Supervisor course covering Units LA, S1 to S5 and S7 provides the essential knowledge required to monitor, inspect and supervise street works safely and legally on the public highway. This qualification is designed for those responsible for overseeing works carried out by others.
Units Covered in This Course
This course includes the full suite of required NRSWA Supervisor units:
Unit LA – Location and avoidance of underground apparatus
Unit S1 – Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding
Unit S2 – Monitoring excavation in the highway
Unit S3 – Monitoring reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
Unit S4 – Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and road base in non-bituminous materials
Unit S5 – Monitoring reinstatement in cold-lay bituminous materials
Unit S7 – Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces
Together, these units confirm supervisory competence across all key stages of street works, from safe site setup through to final reinstatement.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
Street works supervisors
Utilities and highways managers
Site supervisors overseeing operative teams
Inspectors and monitoring officers
Anyone responsible for signing off or challenging street works
If you’re accountable for compliance on site, this is the qualification employers and local authorities expect.
Why Supervisor Units Matter
Effective supervision helps to prevent:
Unsafe site setups
Failed inspections
Enforcement action
Project delays and reputational damage
Holding the correct NRSWA Supervisor units demonstrates that you can identify non-compliant works, challenge unsafe practices, and ensure legal requirements are met.
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
Book with Confidence
This course covers all required NRSWA Supervisor units (LA, S1–S5 and S7). No additional units are required.
If you’re unsure whether you need supervisor or operative units, contact the team before booking and we’ll guide you.
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