These Regulations amend the Street Works (Qualifications of Supervisors and Operatives) (England) Regulations 2009 (the “2009 Regulations”) by removing the restriction contained in regulation 7(1) to the effect that only certain specified bodies could issue the necessary certificates of competence to become a trained supervisor or a trained operative. The certificates of competence can now be issued by any body that has been formally recognised for that purpose in accordance with the rules and criteria set out in sections 132 and 133 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.

In addition, these Regulations incorporate specific definitions for “adaptation period”, “aptitude test” and “competent authority” and delete certain provisions of the 2009 Regulations which have become time-expired.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no significant effect on business, charities, voluntary bodies or the public sector.