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NRSWA Supervisor (Units LA, S1 – S5 & S7) CABWI

Overview

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.

Duration

5 days.

Max Number

6

Accreditation Options

  • CABWI 2

Price

from £795.00 + VAT Per Person

This course is for those employed in monitoring works on the highway who have not worked on the highway before or require re-registration on the SWQR.

  • 07 September
    5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 05 October
    5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 19 October
    5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 02 November
    5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 16 November
    5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 30 November
    5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • 14 December
    5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
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Description

This course aims to provide a sound understanding of the techniques used to safely monitor working 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:

  • 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 Roadbase in Non-Bituminous Materials.
  • Unit S5 - Monitoring Reinstatement in Hot and Cold-Lay Bituminous Materials.
  • Unit S7 - Monitoring Reinstatement of Modular Surfaces and Concrete Footways.

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 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

Lunch and Refreshments

We have a catering van which visits our premises and there are several other facilities close by where food and drinks can be purchased.  A refrigerator and a microwave are available for use in our canteen.

Complimentary hot and cold drinks are available throughout the day. We have a vending machine where cold drinks and snacks can be purchased.

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