1. Training & Accreditation STREETWORKS 2005
Phil Burnett – HAUC Training and Accreditation Working Party
Thursday 19th May 2005

2. Training & Accreditation Working Party
Established in 1992 following introduction of the New Roads & Street Works Act
Role….to develop appropriate assessment and training processes to facilitate compliance
Membership…..representatives from the major Utilities and Local Authorities
Close liaison with the Awarding Bodies and the Street Works Registrar
Change is on the way……..

3. Registration – Why Change
Since the introduction of the NRSWA requiring people to be registered, this has been a once only assessment of competence.
A registration lasts for 5 years and can be renewed easily by providing a new photograph….together with the correct fee!
This creates problems……eg.
Changes in the Reinstatement Specification
Code of Practice for SLG amended
Lack of practice leads to degraded competence

4. Some Method of Re-Assessment
Options are…..
Full re-assessment including practical and theory
Knowledge based re-assessment
Do nothing!
Knowledge based assessment agreed
Piloted in 2004 across a number of centres
Need for refresher training
Awarding Bodies could launch later this year

5. Implementation
Need for amendment to Legislation to require re- assessment and to bring Unit 2 (SLG) into the categories requiring registration
Regulatory Impact Assessment will follow
Earliest date for launch likely to be Jan 2006
Communication programme planned to ensure all those affected are aware of the new scheme
Proposal to provide a window of six months (3+3 on either side of expiry)