Duration: 5 days
Trainer: ST448C
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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.
- 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
Telephone Hotline
01933 233884
(Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:30pm).
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