Training Standard

Description:

Standard Classification: Mandatory Renewal

Purpose / Scope: The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following: Scope: •HSG47 requirements in accordance with using EML equipment •safe working practices to include relevant or generic permits and specific client-based risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) •EML Theory and limitations •product inspections and pre work tests as recommended by the manufacturer •equipment operation and application methods •signal transmitter application techniques •accessories and applications •data logging properties and benefits

Occupation: Construction Common

Candidate Prerequisites: Delegates must be competent in English at operative level

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: Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment 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 delegates to achieve the learning outcomes Training should be delivered utilising the specific equipment (model/range to be stipulated on the training certificate) being used by the end users/customers Training should not be delivered using mixed brands and model equipment The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard: •face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc. This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training This standard is set at a basic level

Assessment: Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are: For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or 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% Practical assessment criteria to include but not limited to: •practical area risk assessment •practical area visual reconnaissance verifying the presence of utilities using visual and recorded data and or possible signal interference/obstructions •transmitter connection to an established buried utility using the connection set (leads), locate and pinpoint connected and or other utilities •use of signal/induction clamps •voltage check of assets prior to direct connection i.e., streetlights, domestic pipes etc. •obtain several depth estimations and verify their reliability. •locate and pinpoint utilities in induction mode •demonstrate induction null mode •demonstrate the effect of altering the position of the transmitter in induction mode •locate and pinpoint in passive modes work area •demonstrate applicable accessories if required e.g., sondes, trace rods, property connection sets

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

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Additional Information about this standard: HSE HSG47 https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg47.htm BSI PAS128 https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/standards/pas-1282022/ HSE PUWER https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/puwer.htm HSE HSWA https://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm