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NRSWA LA - Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus
This NRSWA Location and Avoidance (Cat & Genny) course is for operatives/supervisors that are required to locate underground services on site
This course is ideal for
This Location & Avoidance of Underground Services course is designed for Operatives and Supervisors who have to locate underground apparatus for work on carriageways, footways or similar.Loading availability...
Course Aims
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.By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
• Understand the basic principles of the current NRSW Act and standards
• 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 Content
The NRSWA Location and Avoidance training course content includes:
• New Roads & Street Works Act
• Basic principles of location and avoidance of underground services
• Hazard identification and the risks associated with them
• Reading and interpreting site plans
• New Roads & Street Works Act
• Basic principles of location and avoidance of underground services
• Hazard identification and the risks associated with them
• Reading and interpreting site plans
Qualifications Obtained
Upon completion candidates will receive the relevant SWQR card valid for 5 years.Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a good understanding of spoken and written English. Only those with experience should attend, this is an assessment only.Additional Information
There may be a CITB Grant available to support the cost of training. Please see Grants & Funding for Industry Support - CITB or call 0344 994 4455
Sibbald Training are an Approved Training Organisation with CITB, and will make the claim on your behalf if your company levy number is provided at the time of booking.