Highway Inspection - Technical

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Categories: Other Sectors & Skills

£830 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 5 days

Trainer: ST448C

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Course Overview
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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

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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