The only accredited UK course for Winter Services Decision Makers and Managers.

Winter Services is assuming greater professional and political significance in ensuring highway networks are available and safe for use at all times. The Professional Certificate/Diploma course provides the skills and information required to become a Winter Services professional with the training being designed for staff responsible for policy and decision making, primarily in highway authorities and contractors. It provides an industry benchmark and the Certificate has received endorsement from the Department for Transport.

Course Competencies
This course delivers learning across a wide range of subjects necessary for Winter Service Professionals and enables individuals to demonstrate competence.

The Law, Code and Policy
Record Keeping
Winter Service Plant & Delivery
Severe Weather and Snow Response
Winter Communications
Winter Road Meteorology
Ice Prediction Systems and Monitoring
Decision Making

Attending the Course
Delegates attend two sessions (5 days in total) and complete assignments, practical activities and an end of course assessment.

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance with CPD just for attending the course.

Achieving the Certificate or Diploma
If you wish to go on to gain the Professional Certificate or Diploma then you will need to submit an Individual Portfolio of Evidence, which documents how you have achieved the competencies required. Click here to view the guidance document and application form. Please note: the fee to submit your application is included in the cost of the course.

Achieving Professional Registration
In addition, courses have an additional day set aside to make an application for EngTech Professional Registration.

If you have any questions regarding the course email us at: events@theihe.org

https://www.theihe.org/courses/winter-services-decision-making/