Description
Duration
Two day
Group Size
Maximum 8 learners
Who should attend
All those involved in supervising and monitoring winter service operations. It may be suitable for duty officers and managers where appropriate.
What you will learn
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the training and assessment the learners will have an understanding of:
Current Health & Safety Legislation relating to winter servoce operations
Winter service vehicles and equipment
Vehicle & equipment Operators checks and defect reporting
Rate of spread for de-icing materials
Use of de-icing materials
Emergency procedures
Drivers Hours and Working Time Regulations
Environmental considerations
Terminology
Winter Service Policy
Winter Service operational planning, monitoring and review
Methos of decision making
Qualifications available for Winter Service Operations
Use of data logging
Course Content:
The qualification is divided into various categories of winter service vehicles. In order to qualify for the award, a supervisor must pass Unit 621: Winter Service Supervision and Monitoring.