NRSWA Unit 1 (LA) - Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus

Categories: Cable Avoidance - CAT and Genny Training , NRSWA Courses - New Roads and Street Works Act , NRSWA Unit 1 (LA) - Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus

£190 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 1 day

Trainer: L001TC

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Course Overview
Course Dates

Duration: 1 day

Who Should Attend?

This Location & Avoidance of Underground Services training programme is designed for Operatives and Supervisors who have to locate underground apparatus for work on the roadways and highways.

This is the only unit that is mandatory for both Operatives and Supervisors when completing a full qualification.

Aim:

To provide both Operatives and Supervisors with the skills and knowledge to carry out cable avoidance work in-line with the current NRSW Act in order to safeguard themselves and others.

Course Content:

- New Roads & Street Works Act
- HSG47
- Basic principles of location and avoidance of underground services
- Hazard identification and the risks associated with them
- Reading and interpreting site plans
- Practical use of equipment

Knowledge:

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

- Understand the basic principles of the current NRSW Act & HSG47 standards as prescribed by City & Guilds
- Identify potential risks to themselves and others
- Read and understand site plans
- Operate cable avoidance tools in order to avoid or locate underground apparatus

Course Training Methods:

A high proportion of discussion and simulated assessments will be supplemented with video and classroom based tutorials and progress tests.

A practical assessment is carried out using CAT & Genny units in groups of 4 delegates per unit.

Certification:

Upon successful completion delegates will receive City & Guilds unit accreditation by way of a certificate.

Additional Information:

Delegates should inform their trainer if they have any serious health issues, physical problems, special considerations or are taking any medication, which may create difficulties in undertaking elements of this training course.

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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