The course

This course is designed for drivers / operatives who are involved in driving the impact protection vehicle for the purpose of installing, / removing temporary traffic management equipment.

Duration

One day training course which includes practical assessments for a maximum of 4 candidates.

Objectives

At the end of the course candidates should:

be aware of Health & safety legislation, Sector Schemes, Quality Assurance, Method Statements & Risk Assessments, & other practises within the traffic management industry.

Know the extent & limitations of an IPV driver.

Be able to check & operate the IPV.

carry out the duties of an IPV driver to company policies utilising relevant TM vehicles, communications and methods.

Employ procedures for protecting static traffic management operatives on work sites when installing tapers.

Recognise the types of work requiring full mobile lane closure techniques.

Demonstrate they can correctly protect mobile hard shoulder workings.

Tests

Written question  paper / pass mark 75%

A vehicle preparation checklist completed successfully.

Satisfactory performance on practical assessment.

Safe operations of equipment at all times.

Awarding Body

Lantra Awards