Course Unit: NRSWA Operatives O2

This certificate has been designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to carry out excavation in the highway. The candidate will be able to identify the characteristics of different types of footway and carriageway, including their construction layers. Candidates will be able to excavate safely, in line with the relevant specifications and codes of practice and will demonstrate the approved methods to safely support underground apparatus that is exposed during excavation. The candidate will also be able to identify, select and store excavated material that can be re-used as backfill.

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Understanding how to identify different types of footway and carriageway 

Understanding how to excavate in the highway

Understanding how to support and protect underground apparatus during excavation in the highway

Understanding how to identify, select and store excavated materials for re-use as backfill 

Demonstrating theory knowledge in practical environment whilst following safe working practices 

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