Handheld line removal - Refresher

Duration

Minimum half day of 3 learning hours 

Purpose/scope

The purpose of the handheld line removal - refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full handheld line removal standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance. 

Occupational relevance

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

• operative and craft  

Delegates pre-requisites

Delegates must have successfully completed training to the handheld line removal standard or subsequent refresher 3 years prior to attending this refresher. 

Instruction/supervision

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

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)   
• successfully completed training to this standard 
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience 
• a verifiable CV 

Delivery

The following method(s) may be used in the delivery of this standard: 

• on the job in a safe environment 
• classroom 

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

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.  

Learning will use a blend of classroom and practical learning aimed at ensuring the delegate can safely use the pedestrian applicator to effectively install thermoplastic road markings. 

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training. 

Assessment

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

• practical assessment: off the job simulated environment 
• theory assessment: classroom, e-learning, or a combination 

For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment and knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria. 

Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%. 

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 3 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Approval date

November 2018 

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The delegate will be able to:

• describe the equipment: HCA lance and a hand-propelled scabbler with compressor 
• compare removal methods: HCA lance, dustless blasting, scabbling, and high-pressure water blasting 
• store, handle, and decant fuels such as: LPG, petrol, diesel, and oils 
• perform safe preparation and planning to remove thermoplastic road markings 
• describe the hazards, risks, controls, and safe work practices associated with the equipment 
• set up, pre-use safety check, maintain, shut down, set down, and store the equipment 
• remove thermoplastic road markings using the equipment 
• identify faults and issues with removal of thermoplastic and use of the equipment 
• describe the main legislation, codes of practice, and/or standards, including manual handling, COSHH, and traffic management 

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

• Classroom presentations 
• Course handouts 
• Practical and knowledge test 

Additional information about this standard

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) 

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH): http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh 
• Working with substances hazardous to health. A brief guide to COSHH: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg136.pdf 
• Safe use of work equipment (PUWER): http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf 
• Work related road safety: http://www.hse.gov.uk/roadsafety/ 
• Useful road related links: http://www.hse.gov.uk/roadsafety/information.htm 
• Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ScORSA): http://www.hse.gov.uk/scotland/scorsa.htm 
• Roadside precautions: http://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/roadside-repair/essential-precautions.htm 
• Risk assessment: http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/management/risk.htm 
• Workplace health, safety and welfare: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg244.pdf 
• Workplace transport safety: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg199.pdf 
• Parking: http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/parking.htm 
• A guide to workplace transport safety: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg136.pdf 
• Vehicles at work: http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/index.htm 
• Safe driving: loading & unloading: http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/factsheets/loading.htm 

Gas torch safety from the HSE 

• Asphyxiation hazards in welding and allied processes: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/eis45.pdf 
• Safe use of compressed gases in welding, flame cutting and allied processes:  http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg139.pdf 
• Safety in gas welding, cutting and similar processes: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg297.pdf 
• COSHH essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes: 
  http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/wlseries.htm
• Health and safety toolbox: fire safety: http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/fire.htm 
• Health and safety toolbox: gas safety: http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/gas.htm 
• Safe use of oxy-propane preheating torches: http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/og/og-00007.htm 
• Approved code of practice and guidance. Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres: 
  http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l138.pdf 
• Controlling fire and explosion risks in the workplace: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg370.pdf 
• Hazardous area classification and control of ignition sources: 
  http://www.hse.gov.uk/comah/sragtech/techmeasareaclas.htm 

Legislation 

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ 

• The PPE at Work Regulations 1992  
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER ) (1998 UK 1999 NI)  
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 
• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 
• The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 
• Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 
• Fire Precautions and Workplace Regulations 1997 
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR ) 1995 

Standards 

https://www.bsigroup.com/ 

• BS EN 1436:2007+A1:2008 Road marking materials. Road marking performance for road users  
• BS EN 1424:1998 Road marking materials. Premix glass beads 
• BS EN 1423:2012 Road marking materials. Drop on materials. Glass beads, antiskid aggregates and mixes 
• BS EN 1463-1:2009 Road marking materials. Retroreflecting road studs. Initial performance requirements 
• BS EN 1463-2:2000 Road marking materials. Retroreflecting road studs. Road test performance spec’ns 
• BS EN 1463-3. Road marking materials. Part 3. Active road studs  
• BS EN 1790:2013 Road marking materials. Preformed road markings 
• BS EN 1871:2000 Road marking materials. Physical properties 
• BS EN 1871. Road marking materials. Paint, thermoplastic and cold plastic materials. Specifications 
• BS 3262-3:1989 Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials. Specification to apply to road surfaces 

Related standards

Road marking specialist applied-skills programme (SAP) modules. 

Pavement marking: Manual level 2 VQ 

Pavement marking: Road studs 

CITB 

Operative refresher assessment scheme (ORAS)  

Pedestrian applicator 

Road marking industry induction programme  

Thermoplastic operational safety 

Understanding ADR exemptions 

Hand applied screed markings 

Preformed, temporary markings & surface mounted studs 

Handheld line removal 

Paint machines and cold applied paints appreciation 

Inset road studs appreciation 

Machine applied road markings appreciation 

Near miss reporting for road marking operatives  

COSHH for road marking operatives 

Airless spray paint machine (Graco) 

Traffic management for road safety marking