NRSWA Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus
NRSWA Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus

Overview

This NRSWA Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus course provides delegates with necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding of Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus. It is for Operatives and Supervisors who have to locate underground apparatus for work on the roadways and highways.
Course Content
This course will cover the following units:
•LA – Location and avoidance of underground apparatus.
Delegates who are successful will receive their CABWI NRSWA certificate. Once this certificate has been received, we will apply for their SWQR card which will be valid for five years.
Training delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical instruction.

The assessment is multiple-choice and will be undertaken under test conditions.
If your streetworks card is about to or has already expired, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.

SWQR will add any months left remaining on your current card onto your new card, up to a maximum of 12 months, so you do not lose any time.

Course Details

Duration

One day

Who should attend?

This course is for operatives and supervisors who have to locate underground apparatus for work on the roadways and highways.

Course Prerequisites

Delegates must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.
Delegates need to provide a passport photograph on the day of training so we can issue their SWQR Cards.

What our learners say about their courses/qualifications

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Gabor,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
I am very happy with the course. The training was very well explained, good experience

Darren,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very good instructor interesting and a good teacher. Interactive course, with no important info left out.

Alec,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 January, 2026
★★★★★
The course was very well put together and everything was explained fully and clearly

Adrian,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
Very good course done at a steady pace, good instructor

Wayne,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

11 February, 2026
★★★★★
Happy with how the test and course went.

Mark,

Laing O'Rourke

CMT73 Vehicle Marshaller:

7 January, 2026
★★★★★
It’s a very worthwhile course

Luke,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very good tutor, providing us with great knowledge plus fair and patient during the training and exam.

Kwabena,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
Trainer was absolutely incredible in his teachings. A great lad he is.

Megan,

Select Plant Hire

CMT73 Vehicle Marshaller:

7 January, 2026
★★★★★
The way the course was explained was brilliant

Shaun,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 March, 2026
★★★★★
Instructor has provided excellent training with enthusiasm, the whole course was beneficial!

Neil,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
The course was interesting and enjoyable easy to understand I feel confident to operate a hoist now.

Heidi,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 January, 2026
★★★★★
I was more than happy with how the course went

Tommy ,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

5 July, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with the test, feedback from how we was trained was perfect.

Chloe,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

7 December, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with training and test.

Jack,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very happy overall amazing course

Linsey,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
Jason was of great help, fantastic instructor. 1st class training.

Paul,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

7 December, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with the way the course was conducted. Very professional and carried out in a friendly and calming manner.

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