FAQs

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Where is the NRSWA Unit S5 course available?

Our NRSWA Unit S5 courses are available in the following locations:

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• NRSWA Unit S5 Norwich
• NRSWA Unit S5 Cambridge
• NRSWA Unit S5 Peterborough
• NRSWA Unit S5 Ipswich 
• NRSWA Unit S5 York  
• NRSWA Unit S5 Leeds 
• NRSWA Unit S5 Sheffield 
• NRSWA Unit S5 Bradford 

Get in touch to find out which dates are available. 

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How much does the Unit S5 training cost?

You can complete NRSWA’s Unit S5 for as little as £150 pp upfront - or you can choose to spread the cost over 12 or 24 months.  

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What’s the difference between NRSWA S4 and S5?

The main difference is the materials they focus on. Unit S4 covers the use of non-bituminous materials, while Unit S5 focuses on bituminous materials. Reinstatement work can involve a variety of materials, so it’s common for workers to complete both units.

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How long does the Unit S5 accreditation last?

Like all NRSWA accreditations, Unit S5 will last for five years. It will need to be renewed after that. 

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Do attendees have to complete all of the NRSWA qualifications?

No, you can choose the NRSWA units that are most relevant for your organisation. 

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That said, it’s common for workers to complete all of the NRSWA supervisor modules, which include:

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• S1: Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding
• S2: Monitoring excavation in the highway
• S3: Monitoring reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
• S4: Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and base in non-bituminous materials
• S7: Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces, concrete footways

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How will attendees be assessed?

Unit S5 will be assessed through practical tasks and written theory exams. Attendees need to pass both to get their qualification.

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How long does the course take?

This Streetworks course only takes 1 day to complete. Not long at all! 

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What do attendees need to bring?

Anyone completing the course should bring:

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• A valid form of ID, like a passport or driving licence.
• PPE for the practical assessments, including high-vis vests or jackets, safety boots, a hard hat, safety gloves, and safety glasses.

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