CITY & GUILDS 6159
WINTER SERVICE OPERATIONS UNIT 621 SUPERVISION & MONITORING

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All those involved in supervising and monitoring winter service operations. It may also be suitable for duty officers and managers where appropriate.

AIMS

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 servicwe operations. This unit is a stand alone unit that is available to those involved in the supervision and monitoring of winter service operations.

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