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Machine applied markings appreciation

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Grant Tier

Achievement date before 1 April 2023

Achievement date on or after 1 April 2023

Grant Tier 1

Grant Tier 1 Refresher

£30

£15

£60

£30

Grant Tier 2

Grant Tier 2 Refresher

£70

£35

£140

£70

Grant Tier 3

Grant Tier 3 Refresher

£120

£60

£240

£120

Last updated: 17 April 2019
Grant rate/tier: £60 (Tier 1)
Grant code: GET2081

Overview

The purpose of this standard is to provide overview knowledge of the core skills in mobile road marking using these methods: spray, extrusion, and profile.

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CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry

Duration

Minimum 2 days of 6 learning hours per day

Purpose/Scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to safely set up and use an airless spray paint machine (Graco type) to install road markings using cold liquid type paints.

The scope of this standard covers:

machine outline
health & safety
materials
starting up
basic maintenance techniques
safe cleaning methods
safe transportation of machine and materials.

Occupational relevance

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

operative and craft.

Candidate pre-requisites

For this training, it would be beneficial if candidates had a basic knowledge of the installation of thermoplastic road markings using hand screed techniques.

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 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 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.

Learning will use a blend of classroom and practical learning aimed at ensuring the candidate 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.

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

Recommended Refresher

Approval date

November 2018

Review cycle

Either on request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

The candidate will be able to:

Understand machine outline, types and identify parts
Understand their duties relating to good health & safety practices
Understand the types and safe use of different materials that can be used in the machine
Understand the types and safe use of different materials that can be used in the machine
Understand basic maintenance techniques
Demonstrate safe cleaning methods
Understand the safe transportation of machine and materials

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

Classroom presentations
Course handouts
Practical and knowledge test

Additional information

Health & Safety Executive (HSE)

Gas torch safety from the HSE

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