NRSWA Streetworks operative, supervisor, and reassessment courses — ensuring all road and infrastructure work across the UK is performed safely, legally, and to the highest standard.
At RB Plant Training, we deliver comprehensive courses for operatives, supervisors, and experienced workers requiring reassessment. Our courses ensure every participant gains the skills and certification needed to carry out street works safely and in full compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
All NRSWA Streetworks courses are conducted at our fully equipped training centre in Eardisley, Herefordshire. Upon successful completion, participants receive an industry-recognised Streetworks card valid for five years, along with official registration with the relevant awarding body — SQA or CABWI.
Our courses are designed to equip operatives and supervisors with the practical knowledge and legal understanding required to carry out excavation, reinstatement, and traffic management works safely on public highways across the UK.
Each NRSWA Streetworks course covers all key legislative requirements under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, ensuring your workforce is fully compliant, properly certified, and registered with the appropriate awarding body upon completion.
uccessful candidates receive a Streetworks ID card valid for five years.
ll completions are registered with recognised awarding bodies SQA or CABWI.
Anyone carrying out or supervising excavation and reinstatement work on public highways in the UK is legally required to hold a valid NRSWA Streetworks qualification. Without it, workers and businesses risk serious legal penalties, site shutdowns, and public safety incidents.
NRSWA regulations, traffic management, health & safety, excavation, reinstatement, PPE and permits
Supervising excavations, traffic management oversight, risk assessments, compliance and incident reporting
Regulatory updates, safety practice reinforcement, practical assessments and ongoing compliance review
On successfully completing your Streetworks course, you will receive a Streetworks card confirming the units completed and your competency to perform roadworks on UK public highways. Your card remains valid for five years. You will also be officially registered with SQA or CABWI, receive formal certification, and be issued a Streetworks ID card confirming your inclusion on the NRSWA register.
Our training prepares operatives and supervisors to safely and legally carry out excavation, reinstatement, and traffic management works on public highways in the UK. It is a legal requirement under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 for anyone working in or around public roads and infrastructure.
Your Streetworks card remains valid for five years from the date of issue. After five years, you will need to complete a Reassessment course to renew your certification and maintain your registration on the NRSWA register.
All Streetworks courses are delivered at our fully equipped training centre in Eardisley, Herefordshire. Unlike our other courses, NRSWA training is centre-based only, ensuring the highest standard of instruction and assessment for all participants.
