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

Scope

• names of different types & components of road tow equipment
• trailers (single/twin axle), generators, compressors, bowsers (water/fuel), mobile access, lighting, chippers, heaters and mixers
• inspection
• pre-use checks
• equipment operational checks
• basic servicing
• fault diagnosis
• repairs
• record keeping
• legislation

Learner pre-requisites

Some plant mechanic experience and a basic knowledge of road tow equipment 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

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

Review cycle

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

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The learner will be able to:

Describe different types and components of road tow equipment

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

trailers (single/twin axle), generators; compressors, bowsers (water/fuel), mobile access, lighting, chippers, heaters, mixers

• Clean down equipment for inspection
• Identify components to be inspected according to manufacturer schedules
• Carry out visual inspections

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

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
• Examine equipment for damage, faults and leaks plus use manufacturer schedules

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

• 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
• Record findings using correct terminology
• Understand and use manufacturer guidelines and employer standards
• Understand risk assessments
• Understand the importance of correct PPE and safe work zones
• Employ safe lifting techniques when handling road tow equipment
• Carry out pre-use checks

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

• 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

Follow manufacturer safe start up and operation procedures to check full functionality of all controls; switches; gauges; warning systems and equipment operation

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

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

Carry out servicing to manufacturer schedules, check lists and technical specifications across range of road tow equipment

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

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

• Dispose of waste materials according to employer environmental waste disposal procedures

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

e.g. oils, lubricants, coolants, rags and used filters

• Diagnose common faults on a range of machinery using electrical testing equipment

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

including fuel, ignition faults, electrical and generating systems issues

• 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 road tow equipment

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

including reviewing risk assessments

• Know what records need to be completed, how and when
• Complete records for practical repair work carried out
• 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/use of generators and lighting equipment is available on the HAE website under 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