Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - powered access 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 powered access equipment

Scope:

• types of powered access and their components
• pre-use checks
• operation of machines
• inspection
• basic servicing
• fault diagnosis
• repairs
• record keeping
• legislation

Learner pre-requisites

Some plant mechanic experience and a basic knowledge of powered access 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:

• Describe types of powered access and their components

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

including scissor and boom types

• Know how to undertake pre-use checks
• Undertake pre-use checks
• Understand risk assessments
• Understand and use manufacturer guidelines and employer standards
• Identify correct PPE for task, create a safe working area and zone off operating area
• Conduct basic checks before equipment is operated
• Describe safe start up and operation procedures for moving machines into workshop

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

Useful guidance on starting/stopping machine available in HAE safety guidance notes - i.e. 1906 powered access

• Start up and move machines into workshop
• Prepare for service or repair
• Prepare operating area, zoning / protection and safely operate machine
• Clean down equipment for inspection
• Identify components to be inspected according to manufacturer schedules and carry out visual inspections
• Examine equipment for damage, faults and leaks plus use manufacturer schedules
• Record, using correct terminology, results etc
• Carry out basic servicing (level checks, top up or change) of lubrication, cooling and filtration systems to manufacturer schedules
• Check lists and technical specifications for engines and hydraulic systems
• Dispose of waste materials according to company environmental waste disposal procedures

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

e.g. rags, used filters, oils

Diagnose common faults relating to batteries and electrical systems

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

electrolyte levels, charge/voltage

• Fault find on actual machinery including fuel and ignition faults
• Record on inspection paperwork using correct terminology
• Describe hazards and controls to be used for conducting repair, safe removal and fitting of components

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

be able to review risk assessments and describe hazards and controls to be used for conducting repairs (i.e. use of props), safe removal and fitting of components - charger, replace lead

• Select appropriate equipment and safely conduct routine repairs on small plant utilising fault diagnosis information
• Complete repair records for each piece of equipment worked upon
• 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

Additional information about this standard

Useful guidance on starting/stopping machine available on the HAE website under safety guidance notes

i.e. 1906 powered access