ProQual
Level 3
QN: 600/7975/7
Curriculum Active
ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Road Tunnel Operations
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ProQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 415 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ProQual
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
415 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Escort Vehicles to a Place of Safety on the Road Network
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the relevant legislation, policies and procedures for escorting vehicles on the road net
- Be able to plan the route and confirm their own role in escorting vehicles to safety
- Be able to escort vehicles safely
2
Implement Road Tunnel Emergency Procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the requirements for dealing with incidents within and on the approach to a road tunnel
- Understand the risks and hazards associated with the use of systems and equipment within a tunnel or on the immediate approach road to the tunnel during emergencies
- Be able to respond to incidents or events that may escalate to a significant incident unless properly managed
- Be able to return to normal operations at the end of an emergency
3
Introduction to Road Tunnel Control Room Operational and Emergency Procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the scope of road tunnel Control Room responsibilities
- Know and understand the road tunnel Control Room housekeeping procedures
- Know and understand the scope of application of the road tunnel Control Room Operational and Emergency Procedures
- understand and be able to use the road tunnel Control Room IT support systems
- Understand the function of the road tunnel Control Room operational control systems
- Know and understand the protocols for the statutory release of information
4
Introduction to Safety in Road Tunnel Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the potential hazards of road tunnel environments
- Know and understand that small tunnel incidents may rapidly escalate into serious incidents
- Know and understand the legal frame
- work and standards that apply to road tunnel environments
- Know and understand the importance of safety procedures followed in road tunnel environments and how the procedures are used to control risks
5
Liaise with the Media Regarding Operational Traffic Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand organisational procedures relating to liaison with the media
- Know how to make best use of the media
- Be able to liaise with the media regarding operational traffic management issues
6
Managing Fire, Flood, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive Events in Road Tunnels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the hazard (ADR) classification of road tunnels and the general nature of prohibited loads
- Understand the dangers which can arise from vehicle fire, flood, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive incidents in road and road tunnel situations
- Be able to identify the types of vehicle and dangerous goods which significantly increase the risk of travelling safety for other road and road tunnel users
- Be able to identify the road tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems available to mitigate the effects of a fire, flood, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive event and understand how they should be operated
7
Operating Road Tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems - Active Fire Suppression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the road tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems which comprise the Active Fire Suppression Systems
- Know and understand how, why and when Active Fire Suppression Systems are operated during Emergency Conditions
- Know and understand the dangers associated with false activation of an Active Fire Suppression System during normal operation
- Know and understand the dangers associated with the failure to operate of an Active Fire Suppression System during a road tunnel fire incident
8
Operating Road Tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems - CCTV Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the legislation, organisational policies and procedures for the use of CCTV to monitor the road net
- Understand the operational uses and capabilities of their organisation's CCTV
- Be able to monitor and respond to incidents on the road net
9
Operating Road Tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems - Facilities for the Emergency Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the road tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems which comprise the Facilities for the Emergency Services
- Know and understand the operational limitations of the road tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems which comprise the Facilities for the Emergency Services
- Know and understand how the road tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems which comprise the Facilities for the Emergency Services should be used
10
Operating Road Tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems - Facilities for the Road User and Evacuation Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the road tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems which comprise the safety facilities for the road user
- Know and understand the road tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems which comprise the Tunnel Evacuation Systems and know their limitations
- Know and understand how, why and when the road tunnel Evacuation Systems are operated during Emergency Conditions
- Know and understand the dangers associated with false activation of each road tunnel Evacuation System during normal operation
- Know and understand the dangers associated with the failure to operate of each road tunnel Evacuation System during Emergency Conditions
- Know and understand the behaviour of road tunnel users during road tunnel fires
11
Operating Road Tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems - Tunnel Drainage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the operation of the road tunnel drainage systems
- Know and understand how, why and when road tunnel drainage systems are operated during normal conditions
- Know and understand how, why and when road tunnel drainage systems are operated during Emergency Conditions
12
Operating Road Tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems - Tunnel Ventilation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the different types of mechanical ventilation in use in the road tunnel industry
- Know and understand the tunnel ventilation system in use at their workplace
- Know and understand how, why and when the tunnel ventilation system is operated during normal operation
- Know and understand how, why and when the tunnel ventilation system is operated during Emergency Conditions
- Know and understand the dangers associated with over ventilating and under ventilating a tunnel during a tunnel fire incident
13
Patrol Road Tunnels in Official Vehicles on the Road Network
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the requirements for patrolling road tunnels and responding to incidents
- Be able to carry out patrol operations in official vehicles
14
Preparing for the Coaching Role
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand their own role and responsibilities in relation to coaching
- Understand ways to identify individual coaching needs
- Understand key techniques to establish and maintain an effective coaching relationship
- Understand how to review progress
- Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of their own practice
15
Remove Vehicles and Obstructions from the Road Network
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the legal and organisational requirements relating to the removal of vehicles and obstructions from the road net
- Be able to identify and implement the safest method for removing vehicles and obstacles from the road net
- Be able to use vehicles and equipment correctly to implement the removal of vehicles and obstructions from the road net
16
Respond to and Provide Support at Incidents on the Road Network
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal and organisational requirements when responding to and supporting incidents on the road net
- Be able to respond to an incident on the road net
- Be able to attend and manage an incident on the road net
- Be able to provide support to users on the road net
17
Respond to Traffic Management Incidents - Bronze Command
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal and organisational requirements of taking the role of Bronze Command at incidents on the road net
- Be able to manage an incident on the road net
- work in the role of Bronze Command
18
Road Tunnel Structures and the Safety Function Provided by the Life Safety Engineering Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the main features of the road tunnel structure, geometry and road speeds
- Know and understand the functions of road tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems
- Know and understand the importance of road tunnel Life Safety Engineering Systems maintenance and how maintenance is implemented
19
Tunnel Systems and Equipment for the Safe Operation of Road Tunnels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose and features of tunnel systems available for the safe operation of road tunnels within their organisation's area
- Be able to operate tunnel systems and equipment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/7975/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ProQual
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2013