LANTRA Awards General Winching Theory & Practice Course

Lantra
This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate a winch safely, protecting both you and those around you. This training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate a winch safely.
Course Ref: WIN01
Duration: 1 Day
Max. Candidates: 4
Awarding Body: Lantra
Price: £270.00 Plus VAT
LANTRA Awards General Winching Theory & Practice Course

Both onsite and offsite booking available

Course information

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available all day.

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjustments five days prior to the course. Link to Reasonable Adjustments Policy

This course is for you if you need to become proficient in safely operating a winch.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and Lantra ID number (if held).

Greenway Training will provide the machinery and equipment. Candidates need to bring a safety helmet and gloves.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start and be dressed appropriately in work type clothing and safety footwear (not wellington boots or trainers) and bring a waterproof coat and reading glasses (if required).

This is an Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) course, meaning the training and final assessment are combined into a single course. The instructor provides instruction and practice, and then assesses the learner's skills during the course itself, so there is no separate, independent assessment to gain the qualification.

On successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded an electronic certificate. These are sent to your booking co-ordinator within 10 working days. Candidates can access all their certificates on LANTRA's Learner Hub. https://www.lantra.co.uk/learner-hub

Additional information

 

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

Please ensure the details of the 4X4 vehicle [make and model] are confirmed ahead of course to winch from, with full operator manual to hand.

The practical site area needs to have a minimum 25m run to winch from and suitable material to winch, such as a large log.

For PPE, candidates will need high viz top, safety gloves and a safety helmet.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please download to view full details of our cancellation policy (minimum of 14 days’ notice).

T&Cs PDF

Once complete, learners will be able to;

  • Recognise a range of tasks for which winches can be used
  • Identify the health and safety requirements for winch operation and be able to carry out a risk assessment – including emergency procedures
  • Understand the legislative requirements of winching operations
  • Recognise the different types of winches and their inspection, maintenance and potential uses
  • Recognise and understand safe working practices for winching
  • Understand working signals and be able to control an operation
  • Be aware of a range of different winch cables, ropes and accessories and their inspection, maintenance and uses
  • Understand load rating terminology and how different configurations can affect the ratings
  • Recognise when to remove equipment from service
  • Plan and set up basic winching systems for a range of winches
  • Understand the basics of mechanical advantage (use of pulleys) and how this can be used to facilitate a winching operation
  • Understand how different factors can affect the winching operation
  • Demonstrate different winching operations: straight line; offset and double-line pulls applicable to the type of winch being used
  • Understand how to conclude the operation and make the site safe.

Pre requisites for this course

  • The ability to read and comprehend English.
  • Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
  • >16 years old

Dates and availability

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Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

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