Lantra Winter Service Operations - Prepare and Operate Snow Blowers
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Lantra qualifications are government approved, recognised by employers and insurers and are suitable for all abilities, from novice through to experienced operatives aged 16+. On completion of courses a photographic ID card and certificate for the completion of the course are provided.
Lantra qualifications are valid for life however best working practices evolve and it is advised to take refresher courses every 3 – 5 years to keep up to date.
LANTRA WINTER SERVICE OPERATIONS – PREPARE & OPERATE SNOW BLOWERS
This Lantra awards course will assess your knowledge and give you confidence to prepare and operate snow blowers safely, protecting both you and those around you.
The course duration will depend on the number of Learners requiring assessment and will last between half a day and one full day.
This course offers a range of certificate options depending on your needs:
- Dedicated snow blowers
- Demountable snow blowers
- Dedicated Highways England winter service vehicles
- Dedicated National Assembly for Wales winter service vehicles.
COURSE INFORMATION
On completion of this course, you will have proved your ability to:
- Carry out pre-start checks on the prime mover
- Carry out pre-start checks on the snow blower
- Carry out functional checks on the snow blower and prime mover
- Describe the key safety measures that must be taken into account when carrying out pre-start checks
- Describe the importance of regular maintenance
- Mount and secure the snow blower on to the prime mover
- Operate snow blowers in a safe and controlled manner appropriate for typical winter conditions
- State the purpose of safe systems of work during snow clearing activities
- Carry out snow clearing activities in a safe and controlled manner
- Identify the factors that would make the snow blower unsafe or unsuitable for use
- Explain why route features, weather conditions and surface conditions may affect the clearing operations and chute settings
- Define the purpose of tools, equipment and accessories carried on the snow blower
- Explain the importance of all-round visibility and good communication
- Demonstrate how to park the prime mover and shutdown equipment safely
- Explain the purpose of isolation controls
- Define the purpose of shear pins and the importance of regularly maintaining them
- State the safety measures to take before replacing shear pins
- Demonstrate how to replace the shear pins
- Define how blockages can be detected and cleared when using a snow blower
- Demonstrate how to safely remove and store any demountable equipment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This course is for you if you need to prove your ability in safely preparing and operating snow blowers or renew your Lantra Skills card.
This course contains some practical activity and requires a minimum level of fitness.
ASSESSMENT
The training course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:
- Winter Service Operations and the Law
- Machine and De-icing Material Knowledge
- Working practices
- Machine familiarisation.
CERTIFICATION
If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card for your chosen certificate option.
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