This forms part of a 4 day course – please ask for further details on the related modules)
In January 2016, the UK Bridges Board and the Irish National Roads Authority introduced the National Highways and Sector Scheme 31 (NHSS31) ‘Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme’. Lantra are the management and assessing body for NHSS31. England (IAN 192) and Transport Scotland (Interim Amendment 46/16) have introduced NHSS31 as mandatory requirements.
This certification is required to operate as a Bridge Inspector and involves the submission of an e-portfolio and satisfactorily passing an interview. The e-portfolio is developed around a suite of 7 core modules which encompass inspection process, structural types, structural mechanics, causes of failure and repair methods.
Learning outcomes:
- The participant will have a greater appreciation of the BICS application process and how to complete it efficiently and to the required standard.
- The participant will have sufficient understanding of their skills and experience to complete their application, whether it be for ‘Inspector’ or ‘Senior Inspector’
The course is aligned directly with the requirements of NHSS31 and provides the participants with sufficient material to complete the application process. The training material is designed to also be revision material to be used in aiding completing the application.
We have seen that inspectors in industry have had difficulty in interpreting the requirements of the online application and we aim to provide guidance to increase confidence in the process and accelerate the participants movement towards certification.
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to apply an understanding of the following to assist in the completion of their BICS accreditation;
Module C1;
- Introduction to NHSS31 Processes,
- Description of roles of inspectors and responsibilities
- The importance and purpose of bridge inspections
- Inspection Types
- Inspection codes of practice and guidance
Module C2;
- Major bridge elements
- primary and secondary elements
- span form, construction form and construction materials
- Water management systems
- Utilities, signing and lighting
Other Structures
- Culverts
- Subways
- Retaining Walls
- Signs
- Masts
- Substations
Structural Mechanics
- Bridge Loading
- Load paths
- Failure modes
- Material response to loading
- Structure response to loading
Properties of Common Construction Materials
- Primary and secondary materials
- Concrete
- Reinforced concrete
- Prestressed concrete
- Post-tensioned concrete
- Steel
- Masonry
- Timber
- Asphalt
- Asbestos
Properties of Specialist Materials
- Wrought Iron
- Cast Iron
- Aluminium
- Advanced Composites
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