NRSWA Excavation in the Highway (Operative O2 / Supervisor S2) Training Course

Price: £95 (ex VAT)
Duration: 1 Day
Location: Portadown, Northern Ireland

The NRSWA Excavation in the Highway (Operative O2 / Supervisor S2) course provides essential skills and knowledge for anyone involved in the excavation and reinstatement of footpaths and highways. This practical, hands-on training ensures delegates can work safely, efficiently, and fully in line with New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) requirements.

Delivered by experienced industry trainers, this course includes live site training, practical assessments, and real-world scenarios to reinforce safe excavation techniques and compliance.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Road and street works operatives
• Utility workers
• Groundworkers and civils teams
• Supervisors overseeing excavation activities
• Anyone involved in manual excavation and reinstatement in highways, footpaths, and verges

Operatives will complete the O2 Excavation in the Highway unit, while supervisors complete the S2 Monitoring Excavation unit.

Prerequisites

• Delegates must be 16 years or older
• Must be medically fit in line with current industry standards
• No previous NRSWA qualification required

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates will:

• Demonstrate safe and compliant manual excavation techniques
• Identify, avoid, and protect underground utilities
• Understand the responsibilities of operatives and supervisors under NRSWA
• Maintain safe working practices around live services
• Apply correct excavation procedures on highways and footpaths
• Work efficiently while protecting public safety and service integrity

Assessment Method

Assessment is conducted through:

• Classroom-based learning
• Practical demonstrations
• Hands-on excavation exercises on a live training area
• Observation and evaluation by accredited assessors

Successful delegates receive the relevant NRSWA unit accreditation (O2/S2).

Required PPE

Delegates must bring:

• Fluorescent jacket
• Long-sleeve overalls/workwear (no shorts permitted)
• Gloves
• Safety boots
• Waterproof clothing
• Ear defenders
• Goggles
• Hard hat
• FFP3 dust mask

Without appropriate PPE, delegates may not be able to participate in all practical elements.

Certification

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive a NRSWA-approved certificate and unit accreditation, valid in line with national street works requirements.