Description
Duration
One day for each category of winter service vehicle they are to operate
Group Size
Maximum of 2 learners
Who should attend
All persons who will be required by their employer to work on carriageways in the position of a Winter Service Operative.
Pre-requisites
All learners who have successfully completed a one day training course for unit -80: Health and Safety.
What you will learn
Course aims
This award is aimed at Winter Service Operators and staff responsible for the direct supervision and operating of: • Highways Agency vehicles and snow blowers • National Assembly for Wales winter service vehicles and snow blowers • Local Authority vehicles and snow blowers • Supervisors responsible for the front-line operations.
Course Objectives:
The qualification is divided into various categories of winter service vehicles. To qualify for the award, an operative must pass Unit 680: Health and Safety and at least one other unit. To qualify for the award, a supervisor must pass Unit 621: Winter Service Supervision and Monitoring.
Operative Units
611 – Prepare and operate winter service vehicles up to 3500kg (including tractors)
612 – Prepare and operate winter service vehicles 3500kg to 7500kg
613 – Prepare and operate winter service vehicles over 7500kg Large LGV
614 – Prepare and operate Highways Agency Equipment (Foden 4000 series)
615 – Prepare and operate Highways Agency dedicated winter service vehicles
640 – Prepare and operate National Assembly for Wales dedicated winter service vehicles
650 – Operate snow blower (Rolba 400 or 1000) – Highways Agency / National Assembly for Wales
660 – Operate snow blowers – dedicated
670 – Operate snow blowers – demountable
Endorsements for Units 511, 512 & 513 only
111 – Spreader fixed
212 – Spreader towed
313 – Plough angle blade / Vee Blade
Supervisor Unit
621 – Winter Service Supervision and Monitoring
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