City & Guilds 6159 Winter Service Practical Assessment Units

Course Objectives

The winter service qualifications assess your skills and ability in preparing and operating winter services vehicles and equipment. Successful candidates will be eligible to obtain a NEREO qualification registration card, endorsed with the appropriate category, valid for a five-year period.

This qualification has been developed for staff working for the Highways Agency, National Assembly for Wales, and local authorities, who are responsible for the direct supervision and operating of winter service vehicles and snow blowers.

Course Content

These assessments are designed to assess the delegates' ability to prepare and operate winter service vehicles. The Assessment units are divided into various categories.

To qualify for the Assessment Unit, a delegate must have successfully completed the Winter Service Operations Unit 680 Health & Safety at Work.

Assessment Units:

• Unit 611: Prepare and operate winter service vehicles and equipment up to 3500kg including agricultural tractors
• Unit 612: Prepare and operate winter service and equipment from 3500kg to 7500kg medium LGV
• Unit 613: Prepare and operate winter service vehicles and equipment over 7500kg large LGV.

Endorsement Units:

• 111 – Spreader fixed
• 212 – Spreader towed
• 313 – Plough angle blade/Vee blade

1 day for two delegates or ½ day for 1 delegate

Who Should Attend?

All those involved with the delivery of Winter Maintenance.