City & Guilds Winter Service Operations Supervisors Unit 621 (2 Day) - WM050
Course Overview:
This course is designed for Supervisors who, during their daily duties are involved with the supervision and monitoring of `Winter Maintenance Services` including: the effective use of: Gritters, Snow Ploughs, and the delivery of Winter Maintenance Services.
Course Aim:
This programme has been developed to ensure that Winter Service Supervisors are assessed against health and safety and other duties that relate to the delivery of effective winter service operations.
This unit is a standalone unit that is available to those involved in the supervision and monitoring of winter service operations.
Learning Objectives:
In order to achieve the course aim the following objectives will need to be `demonstrated` and `assessed` during the course:
Course Content:
Current Health and Safety Legislation related to winter service operations
Vehicles and equipment checks and defect reporting
Winter service vehicles and equipment
Rates of spread for de-icing materials
Emergency procedures
Drivers hours and working time
Environmental considerations
Terminology
Winter service policy
Winter service operational planning and monitoring
Methods to decision making
Qualifications available for Winter Service Operations
Data logging
Learning Methods
A range of teaching and learning methods including presentation, demonstration, will be used with a focus on individual and group participation
Course duration
7 Hour – per session
8 places - per session