Training - Wood Pole Inspection

Course Language: English
Course Provider: Capstone Inspections Ltd.;

Description

This course is offered an run by our member Capstone Inspections Ltd.

Due to their limited lifespan and exposure to external elements, wooden poles require a comprehensive inspection. Being familiar with wooden poles, the specifications, treatments, maintenance, durability and structure of them is an essential part of being a Pole Inspector.

This informative and hands-on course has been designed by Capstone and co-written by David Borrie. David is one of the UK's leading experts on wooden poles having worked in the utility sector and been part of the team who wrote EN 14229:2010 Structural timber. Wood poles for overhead lines.

This course is ideal for anyone wishing to further their knowledge and understanding of wooden poles.

If you are an operator of a pole-based course, work within construction of the industry and/or want to further your inspection qualifications to become a Type C Inspector, you will find this practical, hands-on course both informative and invaluable.

The course covers but is not limited to:

- Inspection methods
- Pole specification
- Pole species
- Structure and properties of wood
- Durability of wood
- Wood preservation
- Wood degradation
- Wood decay
- Reporting and recording
- Discard criteria of wooden poles
- Treatment of poles
- Maintenance of pole
- Repair of poles

Registration & more information

https://capstone-inspections.com/training.html#PolesTraining