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

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided throughout the course.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Do you require any reasonable adjustments? We offer aids for neurodiversity and sensory needs and can arrange with our instructors to adjust the learning pace of the session if required. All requests will be handled discreetly. Please advise the office five days prior to the course. Reasonable Adjustments Policy & Form.