Highways Training by Roadtorque.

Blueknight Learning in a joint venture with other equally skilled training providers, collectively known as ‘Roadtorque’ has gathered together a group of experienced individuals, each of which has in excess of 20years experience in road safety.

The aim is to provide the road maintenance infrastructure community, also known as the Highways Agency Service Providers with advice, guidance and training in disciplines commensurate with the safety of road workers working on the UK and European road networks.

The group has been working closely with Balfour Beatty to develop the Incident Support Unit (ISU) Training programme. The Highways Agency has now accepted this as the minimum standard for all ISU operatives throughout the UK. This ISU training is what will be required by all future contractors who provide Incident Support Units to the UK Network. and will be an NVQ Level 2 award.
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'Roadtorque' are the only trainers in the UK able to provide the HA ISU Training at this time.

Other highways training includes: -

ISU Supervisors Emergency Traffic Management.

This course will look at the roles and responsibilities for supervisors in addition to the comprehensive practical deployment of Emergency Traffic Management.

ISU Workplace Evidence Gatherers.

This course is designed to train operatives in methods of gathering evidence from operatives who are in training for their Licence to Practice

Workplace Coaching.

This course is designed to train operatives in coaching and mentoring others in validating their Licence to Practice

Driver Awareness.

This half-day seminar discusses a range of traffic and driving subjects such as speeding, vehicle sympathy, drink and drug driving, collisions, seat belts and mobile phones.

Sepura 8000 Airwave Training.

The Highways Agency has begun the role out of the encrypted radio system, known as ‘Airwave’. The secure digital radio system is designed to integrate with the Traffic Officer Service and the other emergency services at the scene of serious incidents on the network. This allows for an all informed approach to dealing with incidents.
This course of one days duration covers the use and operating procedures of the Sepura 8000 radio being issued to service providers.

Crossing High Speed Road.

From time to time personnel who do not spend their time on the network need to gain access to the central reservation of either a motorway or dual carriageway. This 2hr workshop is designed to ensure that all personnel comprehend the dangers involved in crossing high speed roads and apply relevant safety techniques to avoid injury or accidents

****NEW **** Short Stop working on motorways and dual carriageways.

From time to time personnel may have to spend some time on the working on the network need to complete inspections or conducr minor maintenance on either a motorway hard shoulder or verge. This workshop is designed to ensure that all personnel are fully aware of the current requirements for short stop working under Interim Advice Note 115/08 and includes practical training on the deployment of Tempory Traffic Management.

Please contact us to discuss this training further.