LANTRA Awards Winter Service Operations – Prepare and Operate Winter Service Vehicles and Equipment up to 3500kg – Assessment Only [0.5 Day]

Lantra
This assessment course has been developed to assess your knowledge and understanding of how to prepare and operate winter service vehicles and equipment up to 3500kg. This course will assess your knowledge and give you confidence to operate the equipment safely, protecting both you and those around you. This course offers a range of certificate options depending on your needs: • Fixed spreaders • Demountable spreaders • Towed spreaders • Snowploughs • Brine application.
Course Ref: WSO02
Duration: Half Day
Max. Candidates: 8
Awarding Body: Lantra
Price: £392.00 Plus VAT
Course details PDF Dates & availability
LANTRA Awards Winter Service Operations – Prepare and Operate Winter Service Vehicles and Equipment up to 3500kg – Assessment Only [0.5 Day]

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 prove your ability in safely preparing and operating winter service vehicles and equipment up to 3500kg or renew your Lantra Skills card.

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

This course is only available on client's sites with suitable training facilities and 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. The area should be suitable for loading and discharging a variety of spreading materials. The assessment route for commercial vehicles must be a minimum of 20 miles and include both rural and urban sections. It should also include sections that require operative caution in winter conditions, i.e. steep gradients, roundabouts, major junctions and dual carriageways.

The following should also be available
The most recent inspection and maintenance record for the winter service vehicle, completed in accordance with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), must be available for the instructor/operator to view
Clean rag, degreaser and brushes
Oil, grease, grease gun and oil can
Tyre pressure gauge and pump (if available).
Basic maintenance tools: Hose & water supply for cleaning equipment and a comprehensive tool kit.
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;

  • Define the pre-start checks and defect reporting requirements for winter service vehicles and equipment
  • Carry out pre-start checks on winter service vehicles
  • Record routine vehicle checks and defects appropriately in the maintaining agents prescribed format
  • Carry our pre-start checks on snowplough equipment in preparation for winter service operations
  • Identify the correct snowplough blade for the route and operational conditions
  • Mount and secure the snowplough to the winter service vehicle
  • Identify the controls used to distribute spreading materials on vehicles and equipment
  • Carry out pre-start checks on spreaders in preparation for winter service operations
  • Load winter service vehicles in preparation for spreading and ensure that materials are secure
  • Identify the range of spread patterns used during winter service operations
  • State how to determine the width of spread or application of spreading materials
  • Check and prepare spreader settings ready for winter service operations
  • Operate winter service vehicles in a safe and controlled manner appropriate for typical winter conditions
  • Carry out winter service operations in a safe and controlled manner
  • State instances where particular care should be taken when operating winter service vehicles
  • Define the hazards associated with manoeuvring winter service vehicles
  • State the purpose of vehicle care and maintenance following winter service operations
  • Demonstrate how to safely shutdown and store winter service vehicles after use
  • Demonstrate how to operate the snowplough and winter service vehicle when clearing snow
  • State the purpose of safe systems of work during snow clearing activities
  • Demonstrate how to safely remove and securely store the snowplough after use
  • Describe the conditions that would make snowploughs unsafe or unsuitable for use
  • Define the safety considerations to be made when using a snowplough in high-risk areas
  • Demonstrate how to operate and adjust equipment to achieve the required patterns, width and rate of spread
  • Explain the impact that route features, weather and surface conditions may have when spreading materials
  • Define how blockages can be detected and cleared when spreading materials
  • Describe why surplus spreading materials should be discharge from winter service vehicles and equipment
  • Demonstrate how to safely discharge spreading materials and wash down equipment after use
  • Describe the safety measures taken when removing and storing demountable and towed spreaders after use
  • Demonstrate how to safely remove and store spreaders after use.

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.
  • >17 years old
  • hold a current and valid Driving licence, applicable for the size of machine and have been profiled by Greenway Training
  • hold a current and valid Certificate for WSO01 Winter Service Operations - Health and Safety Awareness.

Dates and availability

Contact us for instructor availability, courses run on demand

Enquire now

Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

Bespoke Courses

Looking for flexibility? Choose a month that best suits your business needs and we’ll come to you. Our network of experienced instructors & assessors will travel across Southern England, the Midlands & Wales to deliver tailored training and assessments at your site. Your instructor will ensure that the course is tailored around your operatives' needs. You can book a full course for your workforce or arrange a dedicated one-to-one accredited session to meet specific training needs.

Enquire now