Tool hire product awareness training (THPAT) - cleaning and decorating
Overview
Standard details
CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry.
Duration
Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours.
Purpose/Scope
The purpose of this standard is to train candidates in the hire sector to operate, demonstrate the operation and select accessories for cleaning and decorating hire fleet assets.
Scope:
- paint sprayers / compressors
- hot air gun / paint strippers
- wallpaper strippers
- pressure washers
- de-humidifiers
- gas heaters.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft
- supervision.
Candidate pre-requisites
There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Instruction/Supervision
As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- a train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
- successfully completed training to this standard
- at least 2 year 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 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 statement may be included as guidance within the standard where necessary.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- a blend of classroom and e-learning
- practical set up in a designated demonstration area.
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
Quality assurance
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/refresher
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.
Approval date
November 2018.
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date
Learning outcomes
The candidate will be able to: | Additional guidance to support learning outcome |
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Describe relevant regulations and legal obligations | www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l22.htm |
Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) | www.hse.gov.uk |
Select accessories and options for the equipment demonstrated:
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Samples of equipment type along with relevant manufacturer’s instructions and HAE guidance leaflets: 0912 Spray equipment Compressed Air, 0913 Airless Spray, 2118 Spraying Equipment, 2207 Titan Spraying Equipment |
Select accessories and options for the equipment demonstrated:
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Samples of equipment type along with relevant manufacturer’s instructions and HAE guidance leaflets: 2104 Flame Guns and Blow Lamps |
Select accessories and options for the equipment demonstrated:
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Samples of equipment type along with relevant manufacturer’s instructions and HAE guidance leaflets: 0901 Wallpaper Stripper 110/230v, 0902 Wallpaper Stripper - LPG |
Select accessories and options for the equipment demonstrated:
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Samples of equipment type along with relevant manufacturer’s instructions and HAE guidance leaflets |
Select accessories and options for the equipment demonstrated:
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Changing voltage on dual voltage units procedure Samples of equipment type along with relevant manufacturer’s instructions and HAE guidance leaflets: 1313 Dehumidifier |
Select accessories and options for the equipment demonstrated:
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Inspection and adjustment of gas cylinders / regulators. www.hse.gov.uk/gas/lpg/about.htm HAE guidance leaflets: |
Operate equipment | Samples of equipment and accessories along with relevant manufacturer’s instructions |
Demonstrate and describe emergency shutdown procedures for a range of equipment | Samples of equipment and accessories along with relevant manufacturer’s instructions |
Complete a demonstration record and prepare equipment for hire | Manufacturer’s instructions checklist |
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