Street Works

SQA offers a complete suite of Street Works qualifications for operatives and supervisors working on the roads/highways (reference to the unit specifications can be seen below). These Street Works qualifications meet the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSW) which requires work involving the installation, renewal, maintenance and inspection of underground apparatus in the highway to be under the control of competent persons who are in possession of a valid Street Works card.

Qualifications are delivered through SQA approved centres. For further information please contact:

General enquiries form, T: Call 0345 279 1000

Centre form, T: Call 0303 333 0330

For more information email our Construction team

The unit specifications are available to download below, or please email the Construction team to have copies emailed to you.

Street Works Qualifications with Component Units and Codes (19 KB)

Due to changes in legislation, the card number has been removed from the title.

Compliance documents

These documents provide information on the requirements of each of the Street Work Schemes, these will assist you to ensure you meet and continue to the meet the necessary criteria.