Guide · Updated 2026-10-02
How Long Does an NRSWA Card Last?
New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) cards and registered units typically require renewal after five years — always check each card, unit combination and current scheme rule rather than assuming every holder shares the same anniversary. Operative and supervisor awards are not equivalent.
Quick answer
Treat five years as the common renewal cycle for Street Works qualifications, then verify the card and register details you hold. Record units separately so a gang is not planned on a generic NRSWA current count.
What to capture
- Card number and register identity
- Each unit or award held
- Card expiry and renewal status
- Card image
- Operative or supervisor capacity
Why units matter
Excavation, reinstatement and signing work can need different unit mixes. A single date cell discards that detail and often conflates supervisors with operatives.
Renewal planning
- Filter NRSWA rows inside a long lead-time window.
- Confirm which units the next programme needs.
- Book renewal assessments with spare capacity for peaks.
- Update the matrix only when new evidence is confirmed.
Honest limits
FieldClear tracks NRSWA units you assign. It does not confirm live register status, interpret permit conditions or decide the qualified-person mix. Verify scheme dates. Not legal advice.
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