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Groundworks/Street Works

On successful completion of this course you will gain skills equivalent to a Level 2, and achieve a Streetworks Operative Award, Health & Safety, CSCS Card, and registration on the Street Works register.

Groundworks/Street Works

5 consecutive weeks

Locations - Blaydon, Gateshead

Blend of classroom and practical onsite training activity

Site experience

Employer introductions

Qualification - Award plus CSCS and Streetworks registration

Guaranteed interviews with recruiting employers

£225 personal course contribution for service leavers & reservists

Veterans and service family members fully funded

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Course details

Street Works essentially is an award for operative and supervisor roles working to repair or improve roads and highways. The work involves the installation, renewal, maintenance and inspection of underground apparatus including lighting. Successful completion will lead to possession of a valid Street Works card and registration on the official register.

You will learn

A selection of the following units will be delivered:

  • Workplace health and safety and productive work practices
  • Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus
  • Signing, Lighting and Guarding
  • Excavation in the Road/Highway
  • Reinstatement and Compaction of Backfill Materials
  • Reinstatement of Sub-base and Roadbase in Non-Bituminous Materials
  • Reinstatement of Cold-lay Bituminous Materials
  • Reinstatement of Hot-lay Bituminous Materials
  • Reinstatement of Concrete Slabs
  • Reinstatement of Modular Surfaces and Concrete Footways

What qualifications will you receive?

CSCS Green Card

Street Works Qualification Register

GQA Qualifications

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You apply for the course through our website today.
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We will send you an email within 48 working hours confirming receipt of your application

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You will be contacted by a member of Building Heroes to check eligibility and that the course is suitable for you.

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You will then be sent an email with the details of your Assessor, a Learner Handbook and login details and guidance for the E-Assessor platform where you will complete your qualification.

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The Assessor will contact you prior to you starting the course, to make sure you are happy and go through how your learning and assessment will take place.

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You can start your course immediately. Support is provided as needed.

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You apply for the course through our website today.
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We will send you an email within 72 working hours confirming receipt of your application

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You will be contacted by a member of Building Heroes to check eligibility and that the course is suitable for you.

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You will be sent a confirmation letter from the Centre Coordinator in charge of the centre you are going to.

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The Centre Coordinator will be in contact with you 8 weeks before the course begins with information regarding where the course is being held and other facilities near the course centre.

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Once the course begins, you are supported by the Centre Coordinator to ensure the best outcome for you.

What next?

Progression

We will support you with information, advice and guidance about further training, career pathways and national job opportunities.

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Groundworks/Street Works

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