LANTRA Awards Winter Service Operations – Health and Safety Awareness Course

Lantra
Becoming proficient in health and safety awareness and the legislation associated with winter service operations is essential to operate winter service vehicles and equipment safely. This course will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of health and safety awareness and the legislation associated with winter service operations, protecting both you and those around you.
Course Ref: WSO01
Duration: 1 Day
Max. Candidates: 8
Awarding Body: Lantra
Price: £393.00 Plus VAT
LANTRA Awards Winter Service Operations – Health and Safety Awareness 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 health and safety awareness or renew your Lantra certificate.

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

Greenway Training will provide the machinery.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start and be dressed appropriately in work type clothing including; High-visibility clothing, toughened work trousers, safety gloves and safety footwear (appropriate to the activities and weather conditions). If required they should also bring - Safety hat, Eye protection, reading glasses, waterproof clothing and cold weather protection.

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.

For the practical element of this course, we will require a fully serviceable winter service vehicle (fixed body spreader or prime mover and spreader attachment) appropriate for the weight category being assessed and a snowplough and/or snow blower where required. The machine should be fully fueled [make and model confirmed ahead of course], with full operator manual to hand.

For the practical site, we will require an area that is off-highway on private land, avoiding any public rights of way. The land must have good drainage and be well clear of overhead power lines and structures.

Please provide the following:
A warm, dry, well-lit and under cover classroom, with adequate space for learners to undertake theory and practical work (where applicable)
Adequate washing and toilet facilities
Access and exit points should be safe, well-lit and suitable for those attending. Any emergency exits should be clear and marked
Adequate first aid and fire safety equipment
An A4 weather-protected, emergency contact sheet

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;

  • State the key principles of the health and safety legislation relating to winter service operations
  • Define the hazards associated with winter service operations and the appropriate control
  • measures to reduce risks to health and safety
  • Identify the range of vehicles and equipment used during winter service operations
  • State the driving licence categories for the range of equipment used in winter service operations
  • Identify the range of de-icing materials used during winter service operations
  • State the organisational procedures for health, safety and welfare during winter service operations
  • State the organisational procedures used to commence winter service operations
  • State the organisational procedures used to communicate during winter service operations
  • State the organisational procedures for requisitioning spreading materials and equipment used during winter service operations
  • State the organisational procedures for emergency situations during winter service operations.

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

Contact us for instructor availability, courses run on demand

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Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

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