Reference Quantity: ST0251
Particulars of normal
Occupational profile
A Stairlift is a mechanism used for transporting much less ready individuals up and down stairways. A Lifting Platform is a mechanism to lift a wheelchair and its occupant to beat a step or comparable vertical barrier. A Service Carry (often known as a Dumb‐waiter) is a mechanism used for transporting small items from one ground to a different
Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Carry Electromechanics work in various environments together with home, retail and industrial buildings above and under floor. They perform the set up or upkeep and restore of stairlifts, lifting platforms and repair lifts dependent upon the chosen specialism. They be sure that the stairlift, lifting platform or service carry performs inside established parameters consistent with the relevant codes and requirements, historic and present, required by the EU Equipment Directive. They make sure the stairlift, lifting platform or service carry is protected to be used and free from defects. The abilities employed when conducting the work are of a posh nature and draw upon data and expertise of a variety of kit, primarily comprising mechanical traction or hydraulic programs of various complexity working at low and medium speeds, managed by a microprocessor or analogue management expertise.
Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Carry Electromechanics set up new, high-technology gear, preserve and restore older gear of various age and expertise. They perform the meeting, prognosis, restore and upkeep of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical and digital parts forming stairlifts, lifting platforms and repair lifts, following protected programs of labor.
They need to adhere to protected working practices with out endangering themselves or others and that the unit meets the necessities of the EU Equipment Directive. On completion of their work, the stairlift, lifting platform or service carry have to be protected to make use of having obtained the suitable log off from a chosen Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Carry Electromechanic.
The apprentice will comply with the Core Information and Abilities, and one of many Choices given in Desk 1. Coaching will probably be undertaken on all Core components and on components within the Possibility chosen by the apprentice.
Desk 1 choices
| OPTIONS | |||||
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| Possibility 1 – Stairlift Set up | Possibility 2 – Stairlift Service and Restore | Possibility 3 – Lifting Platform Set up | Possibility 4 – Lifting Platform Service and Restore | Possibility 5 – Service Carry Set up | Possibility 6 – Service Carry Service and Restore |
Desk 2: Core data, expertise and behaviours
| Core data | Core Abilities | |
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| Information and understanding of: | The flexibility to: | |
| Well being, Security and Surroundings |
Threat evaluation, technique statements and producer directions in relation to both set up, or service and restore.
Trade particular security Requirements and laws, akin to working at top and electrical isolation strategies in respect of 1’s personal security and of others.
Appropriate use of non-public protecting gear.
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Apply danger assessments and implement danger management measures.
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| Mechanical Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Carry Expertise | The rules and operation of parts making a Stairlift, Lifting Platform or Service Carry system. Using instruments and measuring instrumentation and fault‐discovering methods for mechanical gear. |
Choose alter and arrange mechanical parts as per product design, together with security parts.
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| Hydraulic Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Carry Expertise | The rules and operation of hydraulic parts making up a Stairlift, Lifting Platform or Service Carry system. | Choose, arrange and alter hydraulic parts as per the product design, utilizing mechanical instruments and measuring gear. |
| Electrical and Digital Expertise | The rules and operation {of electrical} and digital management programs. Using instruments and measuring instrumentation and fault‐discovering processes for electrical/ digital programs. | Use electrical and digital measuring instruments, to hold out fault prognosis utilizing a spread of authorized strategies. Have the ability to wire a system as per {the electrical} wiring schematic. |
| Planning and Organising Work |
Engineering drawings, documentation, laws, Requirements and manuals.
When and search steerage the place planning actions are past their particular person scope of involvement.
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Talk with the shopper in an expert method and schedule work effectively; to learn engineering drawings and documentation, laws, Requirements and manuals, utilizing them to hold out fault diagnoses, inspection and restore; to put in writing legible experiences. |
Desk 3: Choices Information, Abilities and Behaviours
| Choices | Elective Information | Choices expertise |
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| Information and understanding of: | The flexibility to: | |
| Stairlift Set up – Putting in Stairlift programs in new or present buildings, to trade particular high quality requirements for stairlifts. | The rules, practices and laws for the set up and testing of stairlifts together with; rack and pinon programs, hinge rail programs, and the set up necessities for straight and curved stairlift designs. |
Arrange stairlift programs for each curved and straight rail programs.
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| Stairlift Service and restore – Prognosis, service, restore and upkeep of present Stairlifts making certain that they operate consistent with producers necessities. Every unit is protected to make use of with out defects and meets the shopper’s efficiency expectations with the minimal of downtime making certain that emergent points are recognized and rectified effectively. | The rules, practices and laws for the servicing and upkeep of stairlift programs together with; Battery charging programs, printed circuit boards, wiring looms, chair swivel programs, hinged rail programs and stairlift security gadgets |
Perform service and restore on stairlifts together with, checking for proper operation and integrity, making certain the experience high quality is easy.
Test positioning programs are arrange and that they’re working to specification.
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| Lifting Platform Set up – Putting in Lifting Platform programs in new or present buildings, to trade particular high quality for lifting platforms. | The rules, practices and laws for the set up and testing of lifting platforms together with; shaft constructions, aperture frames, hydraulic programs, security gadgets, and traction programs. | Arrange hydraulic and mechanical programs used on lifting platforms, and examine parts for proper operation. Fee and take a look at installations, place into use. |
| Lifting Platform Service and Restore – Prognosis, service, restore and upkeep of present Lifting Platforms, making certain that they operate consistent with producer’s necessities. | The rules, practices and laws for the servicing and upkeep of lifting platform programs together with; security interlock programs, management programs, wiring looms and security gear, rupture valve and overspeed safety programs. |
Perform service and restore on lifting platforms together with, checking programs for proper operation and integrity.
Test lifting platform positioning programs and journey necessities are arrange and that they’re working to specification.
Use instruments, measuring instrumentation and fault‐discovering processes for hydraulic programs.
Test operate and security and return to regular use.
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| Service Carry Set up – Putting in Service Carry programs in new or present buildings, to trade particular high quality for service lifts. | The rules, practices and laws for the set up and testing of service lifts together with; shaft constructions, aperture frames, hydraulic programs, security gadgets, and traction programs | Arrange hydraulic and mechanical programs used on service lifts, examine parts for proper operation. Fee and take a look at installations, place into use. |
| Service Carry Service and Restore – Prognosis, service, restore and upkeep of present Service Lifts making certain that they operate consistent with producer’s necessities | The rules, practices and laws for the servicing and upkeep of service carry programs together with; security interlock programs, management programs, wiring looms and security gear, rupture valve and overspeed safety programs. |
Perform service and restore on service lifts together with, checking programs for proper operation and integrity, making certain the experience high quality is easy.
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| Behaviours | Consciousness of: |
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| Well being, Security and Surroundings |
Hazards and penalties of their working strategies and atmosphere; not just for themselves however colleagues and members of the general public.
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| Judgement | When to hunt recommendation and steerage if an issue is past their scope of data and competence. |
| Staff Working |
Treating others with dignity and respect.
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| Self‐motivation |
Self‐growth and development.
Making unbiased choices regarding their work practices.
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| Communication |
Speaking positively with managers, shoppers and members of the general public and contributing to crew conferences.
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| Surroundings |
Eco-efficient values, respect of labor place atmosphere, others, property and their instruments in the best way they function and work.
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| Ethics |
Working to firm codes of observe for protected working and code of conduct.
A excessive moral {and professional} commonplace, treating others with respect and honesty.
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Length:
Usually 24 months.
Entry necessities:
While any entry necessities will probably be a matter for particular person employers, usually an apprentice could be anticipated to have already achieved two GCSEs or degree 2 equal, in English and a Science, Expertise, Engineering and Arithmetic topic.
Qualification:
The apprentice will obtain a Stage 2 QCF NVQ Diploma in Engineering Upkeep and Set up following an acceptable pathway in putting in stairlifts, servicing stairlifts, putting in lifting platforms, servicing lifting platforms, putting in service lifts or servicing service lifts.
English and Maths:
For degree 2 apprenticeships, the candidate wants to attain degree 1 English and maths and take the take a look at for degree 2 previous to taking their end-point evaluation. For these with an schooling, well being and care plan or a legacy assertion the apprenticeships English and maths minimal requirement is Entry Stage 3 and British Signal Language qualification are a substitute for English {qualifications} for whom that is their main language.
Stage:
It is a Stage 2 Apprenticeship.
Evaluate date:
This Normal will probably be reviewed after 3 years.
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