Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - generators and lighting towers refresher

Competence Framework / Occupation

Plant hire and sales

Duration

3 hours

Purpose/ scope

The purpose of this standard is to give the hire service technician the required skills and knowledge to safely complete inspections and conduct service and routine repairs on generators and lighting towers

Scope:

• different types and components of generators and lighting towers
• inspection
• pre-use checks
• equipment:
  • petrol (2 & 4 stroke)
  • diesel powered generators (including electrical system - alternator, voltage regulator, battery charger and control panel/instruments)
  • lighting towers
• equipment operational checks
• basic servicing
• fault diagnosis
• repairs
• record keeping
• legislation

Learner pre-requisites

Some plant mechanic experience and a basic knowledge of generators and light towers terminology and techniques would be beneficial

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have

• a qualified trainer
• be a qualified plant mechanic (NVQ level 2)
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation

the class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes

the following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• a blend of classroom and e-learning

this standard is predominantly practical training

this standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level

Assessment

Formal assessment

for the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an assessment

Quality assurance

Assured

quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard

approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis

they will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team

Renewal

Renewal every 37 months

Buffer/ grace period

4 months

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Working group approval date

November 2019

Review cycle

On request or 60 months (5 years) from approval date

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The learner will be able to:

• Name different types and components of generators and lighting towers
• Clean down equipment for inspection
• Examine equipment for damage, faults and leaks plus use manufacturer schedules

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

carry out visual inspections recording using correct terminology items which may require attention such as

• leaks
• damaged power cables
• mast hoist cables
• Record findings using correct terminology
• Identify correct PPE for task and create a safe working area / zone off operating area to conduct pre-use checks
• Understand the importance of correct PPE and safe work zones
• Understand risk assessments

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

including dangers (i.e. electric shock, explosion/fire) associated with each power source

• Follow manufacturer and employer checklists before equipment is operated
• Understand and use manufacturer guidelines and employer standards
• Employ safe lifting techniques when handling generators and lighting towers equipment
• Carry out equipment operational checks as per manufacturers’ guidance and specifications

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

follow manufacturer safe start up and operation procedures to check full functionality of

• all power sources and controls
• switches
• gauges
• warning systems and equipment operation stabilising and mast raising/lowering systems for lighting towers
• Carry out servicing to manufacturer schedules, check lists and technical specifications across range of generators and lighting towers

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

knowledge training will cover all aspects of internal combustion engine

• Lubrication
• cooling
• filters for internal combustion
• the technician will be able to conduct
• safe oil change procedures
• level checking
• top-ups

Dispose of waste materials according to employer environmental waste disposal procedures

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

correct dispose of

• oils
• rags
• used filters

according to employer environmental waste disposal procedures

• Diagnose common faults and be able to fault find on actual machinery

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

including

• fuel
• ignition faults
• electrical and generating systems issues

will have sufficient knowledge to successfully diagnose common faults and be able to fault find on actual machinery including

• fuel
• ignition
• power generation faults

using electrical testing equipment

• Describe hazards and controls to be used for conducting repairs
• Describe which components can be repaired or replaced without return to manufacturer’s agent
• Carry out basic repairs across a range of generators and lighting towers

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

• will have sufficient knowledge to review risk assessments and describe hazards and controls to be used for conducting repairs
• What components can be repaired or replaced without return to manufacturer’s agent
• Know how to and carry out basic repairs across a range of generators and lighting towers
• Know what records need to be completed, how and when
• Complete records for practical repair work
• Describe employer’s duty under section 6 of the health and safety at work act

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

section 6 of the health and safety at work act - companies have broad responsibilities for the safety of the products they hire out

this includes (so far as reasonably practicable) pre-hire testing and inspection to ensure continued safety and the provision of information