Design and Provision of Tactile Paving

TMS offers an extensive range of training courses in the field of Road Safety and Traffic Management.  All courses offer a 'hands on' approach to training and are recognised for CPD by the IHE and CIHT

Design and Provision of Tactile Paving

Overview:

A one day course designed to help delegates provide for disabled road users in
accordance with the Disability Act 2005.  The course includes a
number of workshops to give delegates a better understanding of the design and
provision of tactile paving. The course is aimed at Engineers and Technicians
designing new highway / traffic schemes or carrying out improvement schemes.

Aims and Objectives:

• To assist delegates to understand the issues involved in designing and installing
  tactile paving layouts
• To provide delegates with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out
  their professional roles
• To provide the opportunity for delegates to network and discuss tactile paving
  issues
• To provide advice to delegates on their own projects and improve their design
  and implementation skills 

Topics Covered:

• The role of tactile paving in meeting the needs of disabled people
• Types of tactile paving
• Blister paving
• Blister paving design workshop
• Corduroy paving
• Tram line and ladder paving (for segregated footway/cycle tracks)

Certification:

Delegates completing this course will receive a CPD certificate of attendance, recognised by both the IHE and CIHT.

Date of Next Course: TBA

Course Fees: €225

Course Location: Maynooth

Booking a place:

To book a place on this course please either download pdf booking form .