Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - road-tow equipment

Duration

Minimum 1 day of 6 learning 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 Road Tow Equipment

Scope:

• Nomenclature - names of different types & components of Road Tow Equipment - trailers (single/twin axle); generators; compressors; bowsers (water/fuel); mobile access; lighting; chippers; heaters, mixers.
  
  
• Inspection - Following clean-down, be able to identify components to be inspected according to manufacturer schedules; carry out visual inspections, recording using correct terminology, items which may require attention such as broken lights, condition of tyres, leaks, damaged cables/pipe,gauges and controls, condition of tow hook & jockey wheel, visible accident damage to trailer/ casings, guard rails/trailer lighting board etc.
  
  
• Pre-use Checks - Understand risk assessments and dangers (i.e. electric shock, explosion/fire) associated with each power source ; identify correct PPE for task and create a safe working area / zone off operating area to conduct basic checks following manufacturer and employer checklists before equipment is operated - to have knowledge and practical exposure to:
  
  
  • diesel powered generators (including electrical system - alternator, voltage regulator, battery charger and control panel/instruments), compressors - high pressure air systems; mixers; lighting towers and access equipment
    
    
• Equipment operational checks - select the correct PPE, employ safe lifting techniques and follow manufacturer safe start up and operation procedures to check full functionality of all power sources (diesel, battery); switches and gauges/warning systems; levelling systems (manual and hydraulic); power generation, air pressure generation, boom/mast elevating systems
  
  
• Basic servicing - knowledge training will cover all aspects of internal combustion engine (lubrication, cooling and filters); battery maintenance; hydraulic and compressed air, trailer braking systems.
  
  
  • The technician will be able to conduct safe oil change procedures, levels checking and top-ups and dispose of oils, rags and used filters according to employer environmental waste disposal procedures.
    
    
• Fault diagnosis - will have sufficient knowledge to successfully diagnose common faults and be able to fault find on actual machinery including fuel; ignition and power generation faults; using electrical testing equipment;
  
  
• Repairs - 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 and know how to and carry out basic repairs across a range of Road Tow Equipment
  
  
• Record keeping - know what records need to be completed, how and when and then complete records for practical repair work carried out above.
  
  
• Legislation - 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.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• operative and craft
• supervision.

Candidate pre-requisites

There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However, some plant mechanic experience and a basic knowledge of 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 (VQ level 2)
• a verifiable CV.

Delivery

Delivery will be in an off the job environment.

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 considered to contain 51% or more practical learning.

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level.

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the candidate has achieved all of the learning outcomes

Renewal

Non-mandatory refresher every 3 years

Approval date

March 2020

Review cycle

Either on request or 3 years from approval date

Learning outcomes

Additional information about this standard

Useful guidance on starting/stopping/use of Generators and Lighting equipment is available in HAE Safety Guidance notes: 

• 1922   Twin axle trailer 
• 1923   Single axle trailer 
• 1924   Box/van trailer  
• 2204   Niftylift 120 - series CE models 
• 1905   Road compressor - towable 
• 1014   Generator - Diesel 
• 1015   Generators - small 230v systems  
• 1021   Lighting - festoon & flood - 110/230v 
• 1023   Lighting towers - Petrol  
• 1024   Lighting towers - Diesel.