New Roads and Streetworks Operative
2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Duration: 5 Days
Delegates: 3 – 6
The New Roads and Street Works Act requires that anyone who executes, works for, or on behalf of, a utility company, is qualified for the activities being carried out.
A NRSWA Streetworks Operative is anyone who carries out the manual excavation and reinstatement of footpaths and highways.

NRSWA Operative Units
The following NRSWA Training units are covered:

Unit LA (Was Unit 1) – Location & avoidance of underground apparatus
Unit O1 (Was Unit 2) – Signing, lighting and guarding
Unit O2 (Was Unit 3) – Excavation in the highway
Unit O3 (Was Unit 4) – Reinstatement & compaction of backfill materials
Unit O4 (Was Unit 5) – Reinstatement of sub base & road in non bituminous materials
Unit O5 (Was Unit 6) – Reinstatement of cold-lay bituminous materials
Unit O6 (Was Unit 7) – Reinstatement of hot lay bituminous materials (subject to centre)
Unit O7 (Was Unit 8) – Reinstatement of concrete slabs (subject to centre)
Unit O8 (Was Unit 9) – Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways

Certification
On successfully achieving a pass mark on both the practical and online assessment the candidate will qualify for a SQA certificate of unit achievement. Depending which units are achieved we will then apply for their SWQR card, which will enable them to carry out New Roads and Street works activities on the highway in line with legislative requirements.

New Roads and Streetworks Supervisor
2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Duration: 5 Days
Delegates: 3 – 6
The New Roads and Street Works Act requires that anyone who executes, works for, or on behalf of, a utility company, is qualified for the activities being carried out.
A NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor is anyone who carries out the monitoring of manual excavation and reinstatement of footpaths and highways.

NRSWA Supervisor Units
The following NRSWA Training units are covered:

Unit LA (was Unit 9) – Location & avoidance of underground apparatus
Unit S1 (was Unit 10) – Monitoring Signing, lighting and guarding
Unit S2 (was Unit 11) – Monitoring excavation in the highway
Unit S3 (was Unit 12) – Monitoring reinstatement & compaction of backfill materials
Unit S4 (was Unit 13) – Monitoring reinstatement of sub base & road in non-bituminous materials
Unit S5 (was Unit 14) – Monitoring reinstatement in bituminous materials
Unit S6 (was Unit 15) – Monitoring reinstatement of concrete slabs (subject to centre)
Unit S7 (was Unit 16) – Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways

Certification
On successfully achieving a pass mark on both the practical and online assessment the candidate will qualify for a SQA certificate of unit achievement. Depending which units are achieved we will then apply for their SWQR card, which will enable them to carry out New Roads and Street works activities on the highway in line with legislative requirements.

CITB Health, Safety And Environment Tests
2026-04-21 09:00 - 09:45, 2026-04-21 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 09:45, 2026-04-23 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-04-28 09:00 - 09:45, 2026-04-28 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-04-30 09:00 - 09:45, 2026-04-30 14:00 - 14:45 and 10 more dates
The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is an important way for construction workers to show they can work safely. For employers, having workers who have passed the CITB HS&E test is assurance that their workforce can keep themselves and those around them safe.

The CITB HS&E test forms a key part of the requirement to obtain a construction industry scheme card.

Different tests have been developed to meet the demands of different trades and professions. You will need to make sure that you take and prepare for the right one. If you are taking the CITB Health, safety and environment test to gain a card for access to construction sites please ensure you have checked the scheme requirements to apply for a card to ensure you are booking the correct level of test.

Types of HS&E tests

Operative – The Operatives test ensures workers have a minimum level of health, safety and environmental awareness before going on site. This test covers the following five core knowledge areas: Working environment, Occupational health, Safety High risk activities and Specialist.

Specialist – These tests include questions from the five core knowledge areas contained in the Operatives test as well as relevant questions in the chosen specialist areas. The Specialists test can be taken in the following topics:

Supervisory (SUP)
Demolition (DEM)
Plumbing or gas (PLUM)
Highway works (HIW)
Specialist work at height (WAH)
Lifts and escalators (LAEE)
Tunneling (TUNN)
HVACR – Heating and plumbing services (HAPS)
HVACR – Pipefitting and welding (PFW)
HVACR – Ductwork (DUCT)
HVACR – Refrigeration and air conditioning (RAAC)
HVACR – Services and facilities maintenance (SAF)

Managers and Professionals – In June 2023 the Managers and Professionals test was updated to reflect changes to legislation, working practices and new technology.
The test structure has been designed to enable you to demonstrate knowledge across the following key areas.

Section A: Legal and management
Section B: Occupational health, wellbeing and welfare
Section C: General safety
Section D: High risk activities
Section E: Environment

Revision Material
A range of revision materials is available to help you revise and practice for the CITB Health, safety and environment Test. They are available from most high street and online booksellers. You can also download a revision app
**Mandatory** – all candidate details must be provided 48 hours prior to test start date for notification purposes, i.e. Name, Date of Birth, NI number, Home address and level of test required.

Additional Information
Please note all candidate details must be provided 48 hours prior to test start date for notification purposes, the total cost of this test includes the £22.50 CITB test fee and an additional admin fee however does not include the card application fee. We do not apply for the physical card upon completion of training.

Confined Space
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Course Duration
1 Day
The Aim of the Course is to:
Give training and practical assessment for those persons who need to plan implement and work to safe working procedures and permits for confined space entry.
Course Objectives

Identify any hazards and associated risks involved when entering confined spaces.
Understand the current legislation and codes of practice for confined space entry.
Implement control measures such as ventilation, gas detection and monitoring to eliminate and reduce potential risks.
Select inspect, use and store personal protective equipment and site safety equipment.
Understand and work to entry permits and safe working procedures.
Work with escape breathing apparatus.
Implement the appropriate accident and emergency procedures.

Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of Powerpoint presentation & Videos covering:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Confined Spaces Regulations
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
Other current relevant regulations.
Confined space hazards and associated risks
Safe working procedures and entry permits
Gas detection
Use of escape breathing apparatus
Access equipment, winches and lifelines
Hygiene procedures
Accident and emergency procedures
Practical exercises

Who Do We Recommend Attends The Course?
All personnel who are directly involved in the planning, supervision and execution of work in confined spaces such as manholes, shafts, chambers, sewers, tanks etc.
Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.

Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)
2026-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
This course is designed to meet the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain are required to prove to major contractors, and covers the environmental aspects of the new HS&E touch screen test. The course will bring the candidates environmental and sustainability knowledge up to date by giving a thorough overview of the subject, relevant legislation and industry best practice.
Course content

Best practice techniques and legal compliance
The environment and why it matters
Environmental management systems
Waste management
How to be a good neighbour: statutory nuisance,communication
Archaeology and heritage
Energy and resources
Being a responsible contractor.

Certification
CITB Site Safety Plus certificate certificate will be valid for 5 years
Refresher
CITB renewable 5 years
