Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - welding, heating and cutting 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 welding, heating and cutting equipment

Scope:

• different types and components of
  • welders
  • cutting heating equipment
• inspection
  • physical
  • visual
• pre-use checks
• equipment:
  • petrol (2 & 4 stroke)
  • diesel engine arc welding equipment
  • transformers and electrical for welding & cutting
  • propane, butane and paraffin heaters
• equipment operational checks
• basic servicing
• fault diagnosis
• repairs
• record keeping
• legislation - section 6 of the health and safety at work act

Learner pre-requisites

Some plant mechanic experience and a basic knowledge of welding, heating and cutting 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 (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 & components of welders, cutting and heating equipment

Clean down equipment

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

record findings using correct terminology

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

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

following clean-down, identify components to be inspected; carry out visual inspections, recording using correct terminology

Items which may require attention such as

• Leaks
• damaged power cables
• welding cables
• gas connections

Record findings using correct terminology

Carry out pre-use checks

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

risk assessments and dangers (i.e. electric shock, explosion/fire) associated with power sources; identify correct PPE, create a safe working area / zone off operating area, following manufacturer and employer checklists before equipment is operated

• Understand and use manufacturer guidelines and employer standards
• Understand risk assessments
• Understand the importance of correct PPE and safe work zones

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

correct PPE for each category- i.e. welding mask, risk assessments and dangers (i.e. electric shock, explosion/fire) associated with power sources

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

create a safe working area / zone off operating area, following manufacturer and employer checklists before equipment is operated

• Carry out servicing to manufacturer schedules; check lists and technical specifications - across range of welding, heating and cutting equipment

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

knowledge training will cover all aspects of internal combustion engine

• lubrication
• cooling and filters for internal combustion
• transformers
• heating systems (convective and radiant with differing power sources)

types of cutting equipment

• bench
• circular
• chop saws
• angle grinders
• disc cutters

the technician will be able to conduct

• safe oil change procedures
• level checking and top-ups

disposing of

• oils
• rags
• used filters

according to employer environmental waste disposal procedures

• Dispose of waste materials according to employer environmental waste disposal procedures
• Successfully diagnose common faults and be able to fault find on actual machinery including fuel; ignition faults; electrical and gas supply systems

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

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

• electrical testing equipment
• pressure tests on gas piping/valves
• leak detector solution

Describe hazards and controls to be used for conducting repairs

Know what components can be repaired or replaced without return to manufacturer’s agent

Carry out basic repairs across a range of welding, heating and cutting equipment

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 and know how to and carry out basic repairs across a range of welding, heating and cutting equipment

• 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

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 welding, heating and cutting equipment is available on the HAE website under safety guidance notes

electricity, welding & lighting

• 1000 portable appliance testing - guidance
• 1001 cable reels - extension cables
• 1002 transformers - site - 3phase & single
• 1003 transformers - portable 230v
• 1004 RCD - residual current devices
• 1006 arc welder - 2 stroke petrol
• 1007 arc welder - 4 stroke petrol
• 1008 arc welder - diesel
• 1009 arc Welder - 230v
• 1010 arc welder - 415v 3 phase
• 1011 MIG welder - 230v
• 1012 plasma cutter - 230v
• 1015 generators - small 230v systems
• 1017 gas welder

heating, ventilation & air conditioning

• 1301 fan - 110/230v
• 1302 fan heater - 110/230v
• 1303 forced air heater - propane
• 1304 forced air heater - paraffin
• 1306 radiant heater - propane
• 1307 cabinet heater - butane
• 1310 radiant heater - 110/230v
• 1312 air conditioner - 110/230v
• 1313 dehumidifier 110/230v
• 1314 air cooler - evaporative
• 1315 fume extractor

cutting, grinding & sanding - metal & wood

• 0401 angle grinder - 110/230v
• 0403 abrasive wheels
• 0404 power Plane - 110/230v
• 0407 sander - belt - 110/230v
• 0408 sander - orbital - 110/230v
• 0410 floor sander - 110/230v
• 0411 edge sander - 110/230v
• 0412 router - 110/230v
• 0414 nibbler - 110/230v
• 0415 shears - 110/230v
• 0418 biscuit joiner
• 0421 cordless angle grinder