HIGHWAY INSPECTION (LEGAL)

The aim of this course is to give someone carrying out Highways Inspection detailed knowledge of Highways Law, Enforcement and certain areas of Highways Maintenance. In order for those attending to obtain best value from the course it is expected that they will have several years experience of highways inspection, or have completed the Technical Course and had at least 6 months subsequent experience.

OBJECTIVES

• To understand the fundamentals of Highway Law and its influence on the management of the Highway for the benefit of users
• To understand the requirements for collecting accurate evidence/data, taking statements and their use in the legal process. To gain confidence in presenting evidence in Court
• How to contribute to Network serviceability and to develop an understanding of the procedures to protect the integrity of the highway
• To develop the concept of 'the public as customer' and how to deliver best value in highways maintenance

To develop a practical awareness of NRASWA and its allied Codes of Practice

• To understand how to contribute to Network safety and the importance of safe working practice associated with work on the highway

ISSUES COVERED WILL INCLUDE:-

• The methods by which highways are created, diverted or extinguished
• Responsibilities and liabilities of Highway Authorities under common law and Statute
• The Duties and Powers by which Highway Authorities manage the highway.
• Procedures used by Highway Authorities e.g. dealing with vehicles which are abandoned on the highway, scaffolding, nuisance etc
• Importance of contemporary records and their use to prosecute and defend legal actions.
• Preparing and presenting evidence in a Courtroom scenario
• The responsibilities of Highways Authorities to co-ordinate street works
• The main provisions of the NRSWA and the - Reinstatement, Co-ordination, Inspection, and Signing & Guarding Codes of Practice
• Footpaths and Rights of Way legislation
• Delivering Best Value in Highways Maintenance
• Traffic Signs Manual
• Highways Act 1980, Environment Protection Act, etc
• Maintenance regime for highway structures

HIGHWAY INSPECTION (TECHNICAL)

This course is intended for those carrying out Highways Inspection in their first year of appointment and as a useful refresher for more experienced Highway Inspectors. The course provides a good basic knowledge of all areas of Highways Maintenance and Inspection in which they might be involved. The course includes a site visit at which an inspection will be undertaken.

OBJECTIVES

• To provide basic knowledge of key legal considerations that affect highways and the duties of the Highway Authority
• To provide a basic knowledge of the materials, components and techniques used in construction and maintenance of the highway
• To be able to recognise common failures of highway construction and understand the possible causes
• To appreciate the importance of effective communication both between individuals and within organisations
• To highlight health and safety aspects and the importance of safe working practice associated with work on the highway
• To appreciate the importance of records in making an effective legal defence.

CONTENT

• Adoption & Responsibilities of Highway Authorities
• Road Construction Types
• Materials for Construction
• Standards for New Build
• Standards for Maintenance Work
• Work near - Trees & Verges
• Types of Maintenance Regimes
• Legislation & Associated Codes of Practice including NRASWA
• Signing & Guarding for Works
• Function of the Highway Inspector
• Legal matters relating to Inspection
• Inspection documentation types
• NRASWA
• Routine
• Safety Inspections
• Practical Inspection
• Defect Recognition

CITY & GUILDS 6033 HEALTH & SAFETY - UNIT 301

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All those who are required to work on the highway and/or carry out surveys as part of their job. Unit 301 (Health & Safety) is compulsory and must be completed before delegates can progress for assessment on other C&G 6033-300 Units.

AIM

To give delegates an awareness of the hazards and risks associated with carrying out Highway Inspection duties and the procedures in place to protect them.

To give delegates safety training input to enable delegates to go forward for 301 assessment

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

• Explain their responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations
• Discuss areas of potential danger associated with their job and the procedures in place
• To carry out a straightforward risk assessment
• Explain the correct reporting procedures.
• Successfully complete the 6033 Unit 301 Assessment

CONTENT

• Health & safety at work act
• Duty of care
• Provision & use of work equipment regulations (PUWER)
• Manual handling regulations
• Risk assessments
• Codes of practice
• Traffic awareness
• Needle sticks
• Working around the public
• Safe working procedures
• Local departmental requirements and guidelines

CITY & GUILDS 6033 - UNIT 311 ASSESSMENTS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All those who are responsible for carrying out Highway Safety Inspections on highways that are maintainable at public expense. All those being put forward for City & Guilds 6033 Unit 311 Assessment. The course will also be relevant to administration and supervisory staff responsible for managing inspectors or monitoring & recording their findings for both planned & reactive maintenance.

AIMS

To provide an understanding of the need to inspect publicly maintained highways and the importance of doing this.
To provide an understanding of the local Highway Asset Management Plan & the national Code of Practice for Highway Maintenance Management.
To prepare staff due to attend City & Guilds 6033 Unit 311 Assessments.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the programme attending delegates will:-

• Have a full understanding of what is required of them to achieve the City & Guilds 6033 Unit 311 qualification
• Be able to identify the different types of structures, elements etc so that they can be inspected & assessed correctly
• Be aware of how their own responsibilities have an affect on the implementation of safety inspections
• Be aware how legislation relates to/affects the outcome of safety inspections with regards to claims and the authorities ability to be able to challenge those claims successfully
• Have carried out simulated practical inspections and mock written assessments
• Have a basic knowledge of Signing, Lighting & Guarding a work-site
• Be able to recognise defects then categorise & record them correctly

CONTENT

• Background Outline of the CoPfHMM
• The HAUC Specification
• Highways Act 1980
• Roadwork Theory & Practice (the black book)
• Local Highway Asset Management Plan
• Road categories, structures, highway elements
• Legal requirements
• Safety at Streetworks & Roadworks a Code of Practice (red book)
• Road Classification & hierarchy & traffic sensitivity
• Record Keeping and Risk Assessment
• NRSWA 1991
• Woolf Protocols

CITY & GUILDS 6033 HIGHWAY SAFETY INSPECTION - UNITS 301 & 311

WHAT IS THE PROCESS

Desk Top Review:-

• Review of your systems and procedures before 311 pre-visit

Pre-Visit:-

• Our Assessor will meet with you/your senior staff to review your procedures and documentation,to make you aware of any gaps and agree how these are going to be filled for the puposes of the training and assessment

Unit 301:-

• This covers the necessary training in the morning which is followed in the afternoon by unit 301 assessments

Unit 311 Training:-

• A training programme which can be LANTRA Certificed (Optional) to ensure that your staff are aware of your systems/procedures/local HAMP and the requirements of the CoPfHMM

Unit 311 Assessments:-

• Theory and practical assessments.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All those who are responsible for carrying out Highway Safety Inspections on highways that are maintainable at public expense. All those being put forward
for City & Guilds 6033 Unit 311 Assessment. The course will also be relevant to administration and supervisory staff responsible for managing inspectors or monitoring & recording their findings for both planned & reactive maintenance.

CITY & GUILDS 6033 UNIT 301 ASSESSMENTS

The course is aimed at those people who regularly use various types of cleaning agents and chemicals in the course of their work.

AIMS

To give delegates an awareness of the hazards and risks associated with carrying out Highway Inspection duties and the procedures in place to protect them.

To give delegates safety training input to enable delegates to go forward for 301 assessment.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

• Explain their responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations
• Discuss areas of potential danger associated with their job and the procedures in place
• To carry out a straightforward risk assessment.
• Explain the correct reporting procedures
• Successfully complete the 6033 Unit 301 Assessment.

CONTENT

• Health & safety at work act
• Duty of care
• Provision & use of work equipment regulations (PUWER)
• Manual handling regulations
• Risk assessments
• Codes of practice
• Traffic awareness
• Needle sticks
• Safe working procedures
• Local departmental requirements and guidelines

CITY & GUILDS 6033 UNIT 311 ASSESSMENTS

AIMS

To provide an understanding of the need to inspect publicly maintained highways and the importancce of doing this.

To provide an understanding of local Highway Asset Management Plan & the national Code of Practice for Highway Maintenance Management.

To prepare staff due to attend City & Guilds 6033 Unit 311 Assessments.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course delegates will:-

• Have a full understanding of what is required of them to achieve the City & Guilds 6033 Unit 311 qualification
• Be able to identify the different types of structures, elements etc so that they can be inspected & assessed correctly
• Be aware of how their own responsibilities have an affect on the implementation of safety inspections
• Be aware how legislation relates to/affects the outcome of safety inspections with regards to claims and the authorities ability to be able to challenge those claims successfully
• Have a basic knowledge of Signing, Lighting & Guarding a work-site
• Be able to recognise defects then categorise & record them correctly

CONTENT

• Background Outline of the CoPfHMM
• The HAUC specification
• Highways act 1980
• Roadwork theory & practice
• Local highway asset management plan
• Road categories, structures, highway elements
• Legal requirements
• Safety at streetworks & roadworks a code of practice
• Road classification & hierarchy + traffic sensitivity
• Record keeping and risk assessment
• NRSWA 1991
• Woolf protocols