Hire equipment service technician (HEST) - small plant 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 small plant - micro excavators and dumpers

Scope

types of different components of small plant equipment

• equipment
  • micro and mini excavators
  • tracked dumpers
  • forward tipping dumpers
• pre-use checks
• plant operation
• inspection
• basic servicing
• fault diagnosis
• repairs
• record keeping
• legislation

Learner pre-requisites

Some plant mechanic experience and a basic knowledge of small plant 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 different types of small plant equipment and their components

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

equipment:

• micro and mini excavators
• tracked dumpers
• forward tipping dumpers

Understand and use manufacturer guidelines and employer standards

Understand risk assessments

Understand the various types of machine controls

Identify correct PPE for task and create a safe working area / zone off operating area

Conduct pre-use checks before equipment is operated

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

including understand risk assessments

• Know what and how to create a safe working area / zone off operating area
• Move small plant into wash-bay / workshop and operate machines on a set course in a safe manner

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

including excavators and dumpers

• Clean down equipment for inspection
• Examine equipment for damage and faults plus use manufacturer schedules
• Record inspection findings using correct terminology and results
• Carry out servicing (level checks, top up or change) of lubrication, cooling and filtration systems to manufacturer schedules, check lists and technical specifications – across a range of small plant

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

e.g. range of mini excavators, tracked dumpers and forward tipping dumpers

knowledge training will cover all aspects of lubrication, cooling and filters and the technician will be able to conduct safe oil change procedures, level checking and top-ups

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

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

examples:

• rags
• used filters
• oils
• coolants and lubricants
• Fault find on actual machinery including fuel and ignition faults
• Examine machines and components for damage, faults and leaks
• Fully diagnose using ISO schematics and symbols to identify faulty or damaged components

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

examples: track motors, rotary coupling etc

• 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

including safe jump start procedures

• Select appropriate equipment and safely conduct routine repairs on small plant, utilising fault diagnosis information

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

carry out complete track removal, idler / recoil inspection and track refitting

• Complete repair records for each piece of equipment worked upon
• Explain purpose and employer record & documentation requirements

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

including warranty/legal/routine servicing

• Know what records need to be completed, how and when
• 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 - hire 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 and stopping machines available on the HAE website under safety guidance notes

i.e. 1903 mini excavator