Smart Awards Training Courses

Industry-compliant training for the telecommunications sector.

What are Smart Awards Training Courses?

The governing body for the telecommunications industry, Smart Awards offers the Network Operative Passport Scheme (NOPS), a card scheme which provides the knowledge and skills engineers need to work on the Openreach Overhead and Underground Infrastructure.

We offer a range of Smart Awards training courses, which ensure candidates are fully compliant with industry requirements. The courses both enable access to the Openreach network and teach valuable skills for working in the telecoms, civils, and utilities industries.

What are Smart Awards Training Courses?

The governing body for the telecommunications industry, Smart Awards offers the Network Operative Passport Scheme (NOPS), a card scheme which provides the knowledge and skills engineers need to work on the Openreach Overhead and Underground Infrastructure.

We offer a range of Smart Awards training courses, which ensure candidates are fully compliant with industry requirements. The courses both enable access to the Openreach network and teach valuable skills for working in the telecoms, civils, and utilities industries.

Available Courses

Underground Infrastructure Courses
Courses include:
  • SA002 Underground Safety
  • SA010 Confined Space Medium Risk
  • SA015 Duct Laying and Slewing
  • SA016 Core Drilling
  • SA022 Track and Locate Underground Services
Overhead Infrastructure Courses
Courses include:
  • SA001 Overhead Safety
  • SA008 Cable Installation Over LV Power Crossings
  • SA009 Overhead Safety & Cable Installation Over LV Power Crossing
  • SA021 Pole Vehicle Safety
  • SA024 Pole Top Rescue
Additional Skills Courses
Courses include:
  • SA011 Locate and Clear Blockages in Utilities
  • SA025 Trenching and Slot Cutting in Utilities
  • SA018 Retrofit Installation of Cubis San-Earth Conductive Concrete
  • SA019 Signing Lighting and Guarding
  • SA023 Banksman Ground Support Person
  • SA051C Tetra Leaning Ladder and Flat Roof Candidate Accreditation
Safe Working Courses
Courses include:
  • SA003 Safe Use of Respiratory Protective Equipment
  • SA004 Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels
  • SA005 Safe Moving & Handling
  • SA006 Safe Working in Civils
  • SA007 Asbestos Awareness
  • SA020 Working Safely in Single & Multi-Occupancy Dwellings Inc. Buildings

About the Training Provider

An approved Smart Awards training school, ATS (Associated Training Services) Group offers a wide range of training courses for the telecommunications, civils, highways, energy & utilities, and construction industries. Our team is passionate about delivering high quality training that benefits both employees and employers.

About the Training Provider

An approved Openreach training school, ATS (Associated Training Services) Group offers a wide range of training courses for the telecommunications, civils, highways, energy & utilities, and construction industries. Our team is passionate about delivering high quality training that benefits both employees and employers.

FAQs

Our Smart Awards training courses are priced individually, with costs varying from £75 to £750. We may be able to offer discounts on group bookings – get in touch to find out more.

While some of our Smart Awards training courses are available for on-site delivery, not all are, so ask our team at the time of booking if you’re unsure.

We run each of our Smart Awards training courses at least once a month, with regular refresher courses also available. Visit the ATS Group website to see course dates.

The training courses can last from 1-4 days. You can find the duration in the details for each individual course.

Although most Smart Awards training courses have no formal entry requirements and are available to anyone over the age of 16, there may be some restrictions on age for specific courses. In addition, where assessments are required, learners are expected to have an adequate level of literacy to complete them, and more advanced courses may require prior NRSWA qualifications.

A Smart Awards certificate, awarded upon successful completion of your course, is valid for 3 years. After that, you will need to retake the qualification or attend a refresher course.

Book a Smart Awards Training Course with ATS Group

Ready to further your career in telecommunications? Contact us today.

Call 0800 0092 998, email sales@atsgroupuk.co.uk, or complete the contact form on our website to book a Smart Awards training course with ATS Group.

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