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This revised version of the occupational standard and end-point assessment plan has been agreed and is available for information. It will be approved for delivery and replace the current version for new starts from 01 December 2024. It will have a funding band of £16,000.
This apprenticeship is in revision
Proposal approved
Occupational standard approved
End-point assessment plan approved
Funding approved
This occupation is typically found in the agricultural, horticultural, landscape contracts, forestry, professional sports turf, garden machinery, and amenities sectors.
The land-based engineering sector provides the after sales support of a diverse range of machinery and equipment.
The machinery and equipment supported includes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic and robotic systems.
Land-based service engineers typically work within their employers’ workshops. They also assist skilled technicians with repair work on customer sites. Work may be undertaken outdoors requiring flexible working hours dictated by seasonal demands.
Employers range from small to large. They offer technical support to their customers and businesses to maintain their equipment. These include golf courses, amenity providers, contractors, farming estates, hire companies and dealership networks.
Land-based service engineers maintain and service a diverse range of machinery and equipment.
They assemble and carry out pre-delivery inspection of new machinery and equipment.
They prepare used machinery and equipment for resale or hire and fit aftermarket accessories.
A land-based service engineer will clean and decontaminate machinery and equipment.
They complete routine maintenance, service, repairs and diagnostics. They will remove and refit components and sub-assemblies.
The individual will also operate land-based machinery and equipment to perform function tests where qualified to do so.
They have an appreciation of how the land-based machinery operations impact upon, the environment, sustainability, contamination, machinery set-up, customer and maintenance requirements.
Land-based service engineers interact with internal and external customers. This comprises of colleagues, suppliers, manufacturers, business to business customers and the general public.
They will typically report to a land-based service engineering technician.
Employees in this occupation will complete work to specification on schedule whilst meeting quality requirements.
They are required to comply with relevant policies and procedures including environmental and health and safety.
Land-based service engineers work under supervision or where appropriate on their own initiative following set procedures or verbal instruction.
Typically employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices. Typically, this may include English and mathematics GCSEs at Grade 4 or equivalent. In addition it may be desirable that the apprentice has a basic understanding of digital technology.
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Duty 1 Undertake service maintenance and repair activities often in rural environments following workplace procedures and defined risk assessments and considering livestock, chemical, mechanical, high voltage, and environmental conditions. |
K1 K2 K4 K6 K10 K11 K12 K14 K15 K17 K18 K19 K20 K22 K23 K24 K25 K26 |
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Duty 2 Clean land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to remove organic, mineral and chemical residues in accordance with DEFRA phytosanitary certification standards. |
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Duty 3 Select, prepare and reinstate work sites for service maintenance and repair activities to take place. |
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Duty 4 Conduct pre-delivery inspections of machinery in accordance with manufacturer and employer procedures, considering preparation, settings and adjustments required for land-based customers use. |
K1 K2 K4 K5 K7 K9 K10 K16 K20 K23 K25 K26 |
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Duty 5 Perform planned and structured service and maintenance operations on land-based machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturer schedules, customers' operational requirements, work application and the environment. |
K1 K2 K4 K10 K11 K12 K14 K15 K17 K19 K20 K22 K23 K24 K25 K26 |
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Duty 6 Install or transfer aftermarket accessories to land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment and validate their operation to meet current legislation and customer requirements. |
K1 K2 K4 K5 K6 K7 K9 K10 K11 K12 K14 K20 K23 K24 K25 K26 |
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Duty 7 Prepare land-based machinery and equipment and handover to internal or external customers following service, preparation and maintenance activities. |
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Duty 8 Remove, support, secure and isolate land-based prime-mover, machinery and equipment, components, subassemblies and test equipment in preparation for maintenance, repair and diagnostic activities. |
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Duty 9 Identify, repair and replace failed components, assemblies and sub-assemblies and carry out adjustments to reflect the land-based operating environment. |
K1 K2 K4 K5 K6 K8 K10 K11 K12 K14 K15 K17 K18 K19 K21 K22 K24 K25 K26 |
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Duty 10 Fabricate or repair parts using chemical and thermal bonding methods. |
K1 K2 K6 K10 K11 K12 K13 K15 K17 K21 K22 K23 K24 K25 K26 |
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Duty 11 Determine and apply preventative and remedial actions to address the deterioration of land-based machinery and equipment, considering the operating environment, seasonal and extended storage, rodent damage, corrosion, oxidisation and water ingress. |
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Duty 12 Operate land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment, perform functional tests and apply manufacturers recommended settings. |
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Duty 13 Couple and connect land-based machinery and equipment to prime-movers, paying attention to alignment, ballast, stability, contact areas, maximum laden weights, widths, turning circle. |
K1 K2 K4 K5 K6 K9 K10 K11 K12 K14 K15 K17 K23 K24 K25 K26 |
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Duty 14 Conduct land-based prime mover, machinery and equipment health checks to establish maintenance requirements. |
K1 K2 K4 K5 K6 K8 K10 K11 K14 K15 K17 K22 K25 K26 |
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Duty 15 Carry out initial diagnostic activities to identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic performance characteristics. |
K1 K2 K4 K5 K6 K8 K10 K11 K14 K15 K17 K18 K19 K22 K25 K26 |
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Duty 16 Identify the inventory requirements for given service and maintenance tasks. |
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Duty 17 Maintain service records, record data and report findings to stakeholders. Record warranty details in line with company procedures. |
K1 K3 K6 K7 K8 K10 K13 K18 K25 K26 |
K1: Legislation relevant to land-based engineering and their role.
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K2: Rural location and workshop emergency procedures and to the importance of complying with risk assessments.
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K3: Employer business structure, procedures, protocols and how own actions impact company performance and reputation.
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K4: The purpose, application and operation of land-based prime-movers and machinery used within their employer’s area of influence.
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K5: Soil, crop, environmental and climatic conditions within the employer’s area of influence and their effect on the set-up of land-based machinery and equipment.
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K6: Working principles of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems used in land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment.
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K7: How to conduct pre-delivery assembly and inspections.
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K8: Alternative fuels and power sources employed in the land-based sector and measures taken to promote sustainability and the environment.
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K9: Ways to couple land-based machinery and equipment combinations to prime movers and set-up to meet the customer’s requirements.
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K10: Ways to source, interpret and record information relating to service, maintenance, repair and set-up requirements specific to the land-based application.
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K11: How to select, apply, maintain and store the tools and equipment used in land-based service engineering activities.
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K12: Types of consumables, fasteners, lubricants, fluids, gases, sealants, seals, bearings used for given service and maintenance activities.
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K13: Principles of fabrication, cutting, shaping and the processes used to chemically and thermally join materials.
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K14: Application and use of lifting, jacking, supporting equipment whilst working in workshop and on rural locations.
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K15: How to select, prepare and reinstate the work area prior to and following land-based engineering activities in workshop and on rural locations.
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K16: Methods used for, and importance of biosecurity, cleaning land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to avoid cross contamination of weeds, diseases and product.
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K17: How to safely prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance, repair and diagnostic activities including warm up procedures, run down procedures, road testing, immobilization, disconnecting electrical supplies, securing against movement, supporting raised equipment and retracting extended hydraulic cylinders.
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K18: Methods used to conduct static and operational inspections and how to interpret sensory perceptions to establish maintenance actions required.
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K19: Ways to use digital equipment in service and maintenance operations to read fault codes, reset service indicators and perform software updates.
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K20: How to carry out service and maintenance in accordance with manufacturers service schedules and to meet the land-based customer operational requirements.
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K21: Procedures and preparatory actions required when removing and refitting parts, components and sub-assemblies exposed to land-based activities.
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K22: Principles of logical fault finding and how they can be used to identify set-up issues associated with the land-based equipment.
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K23: The impact of land-based activities on the environment and sustainability.
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K24: The workshop processes applied to land-based engineering tasks.
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K25: How Land-Based service engineers contribute to provide good ‘customer care’.
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K26: Methods and types of communication and when and how they should be used internally and externally, including, verbal, written, photographic and body language.
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S1: Prepare and reinstate the work area for land-based engineering activities.
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S2: Clean land-based machinery and equipment.
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S3: Select and use PPE, tools and equipment required to undertake land-based engineering activities.
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S4: Prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance and repair activities.
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S5: Prepare parts, components and sub-assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing.
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S6: Refit and re-assemble parts, components and sub-assemblies, ensuring their compatibility and relationship including timing and alignment.
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S7: Select the appropriate lifting, supporting and securing equipment.
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S8: Apply thermal bonding and separation methods to join, fabricate and repair materials and components.
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S9: Complete organisational documentation and reports.
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S10: Carry out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
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S11: Lift, support and secure loads, land-based machinery, equipment and assemblies.
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S12: Setup land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements.
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S13: Connect, attach and fit land-based machinery equipment to prime movers.
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S14: Service and maintain land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to manufacturer’s recommendations.
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S15: Adopt safe working practices that ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment.
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S16: Conduct static and basic operational inspections and check compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests to establish actions to be taken.
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S17: Interrogate control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and verify software updates.
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S18: Carry out checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers specifications before and after repair.
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S19: Identify and follow technical documentation and perform hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land-based machinery.
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S20: Perform transmission or engine repair activities on land-based machinery.
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S21: Record and interpret technical information relating to land-based service, maintenance and repair operations.
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S22: Apply the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role.
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S23: Maintain service and warranty records, record data and report findings to stakeholders.
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S24: Carry out pre delivery inspections and conduct assembly as required on land-based equipment and prime movers.
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S25: Check settings and make adjustments on land-based equipment to meet customer requirements.
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S26: Carry out land-based machinery inspections.
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B1: Puts safety first for themselves and others. and takes responsibility for meeting health, safety, and environmental obligations.
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B2: Manages time efficiently and adapts to changes in order to complete tasks on schedule and in accordance with instructions and job role responsibilities.
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B3: Focusses on quality and pays attention to detail.
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B4: Embraces a sustainable working culture, taking responsibility for the careful use of resources and handling and disposal of waste products.
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B5: Upholds company and professional values demonstrating honesty and integrity in the workplace.
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B6: Engages in professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies and best practice within the land-based engineering sector.
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B7: Embraces equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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B8: Employs a logical approach to problem resolution.
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English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway. The requirements are detailed in the current version of the apprenticeship funding rules.
This document explains the requirements for end-point assessment (EPA) for the land-based service engineer apprenticeship. End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) must follow this when designing and delivering the EPA.
Land-based service engineer apprentices, their employers and training providers should read this document.
A full-time land-based service engineer apprentice typically spends 24 months on-programme. The apprentice must spend at least 12 months on-programme and complete the required amount of off-the-job training in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
The EPA should be completed within an EPA period lasting typically 6 months.
The apprentice must complete their training and meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA. The EPA will assess occupational competence.
An approved EPAO must conduct the EPA for this apprenticeship. Employers must work with the training provider to select an approved EPAO from the apprenticeship providers and assessment register (APAR).
This EPA has 3 assessment methods.
The grades available for each assessment method are below.
Assessment method 1 - multiple choice knowledge test:
Assessment method 2 - practical tasks assessment and questions:
Assessment method 3 - professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The result from each assessment method is combined to decide the overall apprenticeship grade. The following grades are available for the apprenticeship:
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On-programme - typically 24 months
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The apprentice must:
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The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has satisfactorily attained the necessary KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The apprentice must:
For the professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, the apprentice must submit a portfolio of evidence. The portfolio must include a special service tool fabricated by the apprentice. The specialist service tool must be made available at the time of the professional discussion rather than submitted at gateway.
The apprentice must submit the gateway evidence to their EPAO, including any organisation specific policies and procedures requested by the EPAO. This evidence must be submitted at or before gateway. |
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End-point assessment - typically 6 months
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The grades available for each assessment method are below
Multiple choice knowledge test:
Practical tasks assessment and questions:
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
Overall EPA and apprenticeship can be graded:
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The EPA is taken in the EPA period. The EPA period starts when the EPAO confirms the gateway requirements have been met and is typically within 6 months.
The EPAO should confirm the gateway requirements have been met and start the EPA as quickly as possible.
The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has attained sufficient KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The employer may take advice from the apprentice's training provider, but it is the employer's responsibility to make the decision. The apprentice will then enter the gateway.
The apprentice must meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA.
They must:
Portfolio of evidence requirements:
The apprentice must compile a portfolio of evidence during the on-programme period of the apprenticeship. It should only contain evidence related to the KSBs that will be assessed by this assessment method. It will typically contain evidence relating to 15 jobs.
Evidence must be mapped against the KSBs. Evidence may be used to demonstrate more than one KSB; a qualitative as opposed to quantitative approach is suggested.
The jobs should demonstrate the breadth of knowledge and skills mapped to the method. Jobs are likely to relate but are not limited to work carried out on:
• Engines
• Transmissions
• Electrical work
• Hydraulics
• Exhaust emissions after treatment systems
• PDI (pre delivery inspection and preparation)
• Land-based machinery and equipment
• GPS / Guidance / Telematics / Technology
• Service and maintenance operations
For each job the following should be provided.
1) Job card showing the instructions given
2) A company risk assessment – workshop and/or on site dynamic assessment.
3) Pictures that describe the job from start to finish. Must include photographs of the apprentice doing the job.
4) Service manual information related to the job.
5) Saved data from the job (Error codes, software versions, parameter logs etc)
6) Check sheets (where appropriate e.g. PDI / Service).
7) A description of the job and tasks undertaken, the parts used, and the challenges encountered and how they were overcome.
Evidence sources may also include:
In addition, the portfolio is mandatorily required to include a fabricated special service tool produced by the apprentice to a specification along with a written description of the function of the tool. The specification and function description should be included in the portfolio.
The specification provided by the apprentice can be from any source and must require, fabrication, cutting, welding, shaping, drilling and tapping operations and have an appropriate surface finish applied. It will need to include dimensions and tolerances and may be in the form of a sketch, manufacturer's specification or technical drawing.
The special service tool must be made available to the independent assessor physically at the time of the professional discussion and must display the apprentice's initials. If it is not available, the assessment will not be permitted to proceed. The specification and special service tool are in addition to the 15 jobs described above.
The portfolio of evidence should not include reflective accounts or any methods of self-assessment. Any employer contributions should focus on direct observation of performance (for example, witness statements) rather than opinions. The evidence provided should be valid and attributable to the apprentice; the portfolio of evidence should contain a statement from the employer and apprentice confirming this.
The EPAO should not assess the portfolio of evidence directly as it underpins the discussion. The independent assessor should review the portfolio of evidence to prepare questions for the discussion. They are not required to provide feedback after this review.
The apprentice must submit the gateway evidence to their EPAO, including any organisation specific policies and procedures requested by the EPAO.
The assessment methods can be delivered in any order.
The result of one assessment method does not need to be known before starting the next.
In the multiple choice knowledge test, the apprentice answers questions in a controlled and invigilated environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because it:
The multiple choice knowledge test must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The test can be computer or paper based.
The test will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions.
Multiple-choice questions must have four options, including one correct answer.
The apprentice must be given at least 14 days’ notice of the date and time of the test.
The apprentice must have 60 minutes to complete the test.
The test is closed book which means that the apprentice cannot refer to reference books or materials whilst taking the test.
The following equipment is allowed to be used during the test:
The test must be taken in the presence of an invigilator who is the responsibility of the EPAO. The EPAO must have an invigilation policy setting out how the test must be conducted. It must state the ratio of apprentices to invigilators for the setting and allow the test to take place in a secure way.
The EPAO must verify the apprentice’s identity and ensure invigilation of the apprentice for example, with 360-degree cameras and screen sharing facilities.
The EPAO is responsible for the security of the test including the arrangements for on-line testing. The EPAO must ensure that their security arrangements maintain the validity and reliability of the test.
The test must be marked by an independent assessor or marker employed by the EPAO. They must follow a marking scheme produced by the EPAO. Marking by computer is allowed where question types support this.
A correct answer gets 1 mark.
Any incorrect or missing answers get zero marks.
The EPAO is responsible for overseeing the marking of the test.
The apprentice must take the test in a suitably controlled and invigilated environment that is a quiet room, free from distractions and influence. The EPAO must check the venue is suitable.
The test can take place remotely if the appropriate technology and systems are in place to prevent malpractice.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the test:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In the practical assessment with questions, an independent assessor observes the apprentice completing a series of 3 tasks set by the EPAO. The EPAO decides where it takes place. The assessment environment must closely relate and be resourced to reflect the apprentice’s natural working environment and offer the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this method of assessment.
This assessment method is being used because it:
The three practical tasks assessment and questions must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the practical tasks assessment and questions.
Whilst the preference is for 1 apprentice to be observed at a time by the independent assessor, the independent assessor may observe up to a maximum of 3 apprentice's at a time to ensure quality and rigour. They must be as unobtrusive as possible.
Suitable control measures should be in place to ensure consistency, reliability and authenticity of work and that there is no interference or security issues as a result of assessing 3 apprentices at a time. Control measures should ensure that questioning of the apprentices does not impact upon other aspects of the assessment.
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the . practical tasks assessment and questions
The three practical tasks assessment and questions must take a minimum total of 4.5 hours.
The independent assessor can increase the time of the practical tasks assessment and questions by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to complete a task or respond to a question if necessary.
The practical tasks assessment and questions cannot be split, other than for comfort breaks or to allow apprentices to move from one location to another. Where breaks occur, they will not count towards the total EPA time.
The EPAO must manage invigilation of the apprentice during the assessment, to maintain security of the EPA, in line with their malpractice policy. This includes breaks and moving between locations.
The independent assessor must explain to the apprentice the format and timescales of the practical tasks assessment and questions before it starts. This does not count towards the assessment time.
The independent assessor must observe the following during the practical tasks assessment:
In each of the tasks listed, the apprentice will be required to use safe working practices to ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment.
They will be required to prepare the work area and select and use the appropriate personal protective equipment, tools and equipment required. Upon completion of each task, the apprentice will be required to reinstate the work area.
Apprentices committing serious breaches of Health and Safety compliance will receive a fail marking and asked to leave the task being undertaken.
Task 1 - (90 minutes)
The apprentice is required to conduct static and operational inspections and system tests to establish settings required by customers including the following –
• Compliance check with legislative safety requirements
• System tests to establish actions to be taken.
• Interrogation of control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and reset software updates.
Task 2 - (90 minutes)
The apprentice is required to perform a hydraulic or electrical repair on land-based machinery (no electrical equipment should be over 24 volts), including the following –
• Checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers and customer's requirements before and after repair.
• Identify and follow technical documentation.
• Record and interpret technical information relating to land-based service, maintenance, and repair operations.
Task 3 - (90 minutes)
The apprentice is required to identify and follow technical documentation to perform a transmission or engine related repair on land based machinery.
These activities provide the apprentice with the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The independent assessor must ask questions. The purpose of the questions is to assess the level of competence against the grading descriptors.
Questioning can occur both during and after the practical assessment tasks shown above. The time for questioning is included in the overall assessment time. The independent assessor must ask at least 12 questions in total. At least 4 questions should be asked per task.To remain as unobtrusive as possible, the independent assessor should ask questions during natural stops between tasks and after completion of work rather than disrupting the apprentice’s flow. The independent assessor must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in line with the EPAO’s training.
The independent assessor can ask follow-up questions to clarify answers given by the apprentice. These questions are in addition to the above set number of questions for the practical tasks assessment and questions.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision. The independent assessor must assess the practical assessment and responses to questions holistically when deciding the grade.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The apprentice may choose to end the assessment method early. The apprentice must be confident they have demonstrated competence against the assessment requirements for the assessment method. The independent assessor or EPAO must ensure the apprentice is fully aware of all assessment requirements. The independent assessor or EPAO cannot suggest or choose to end the assessment methods early (unless in an emergency). The EPAO is responsible for ensuring the apprentice understands the implications of ending an assessment early if they choose to do so. The independent assessor may suggest the assessment continues. The independent assessor must document the apprentice’s request to end the assessment early.
The practical tasks assessment and questions must take place in a simulated environment selected by the EPAO for example, the training provider's or employer’s premises. The simulated environment must relate to the apprentice’swork environment. Equipment and resources needed for the practical tasks assessment and questions must be available. The EPAO has responsibility for ensuring that the equipment and resources are suitable and are available and may liaise with the employer/ provider to supply these.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and occupational sector of the apprentice and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice undertakes a different task or tasks and questions in the case of re-sits and retakes, to minimise predictability.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the practical tasks assessment and questions:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In the professional discussion, an independent assessor and apprentice have a formal two-way conversation. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence.
This assessment method is being used because it:
The professional discussion must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An integral part of the professional discussion will relate to the special service tool fabricated by the apprentice, the procedures used, the finish and suitability for purpose.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the following themes as part of the professional discussion.
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the professional discussion.
The independent assessor must have at least 2 weeks to review the supporting documentation.
The apprentice must have access to their portfolio of evidence and fabricated special service tool during the professional discussion.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence however, the portfolio of evidence is not directly assessed.
The professional discussion must last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor can increase the time of the professional discussion by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to respond to a question if necessary.
The independent assessor must ask at least 11 questions. A minimum of 1 question must be asked per theme. The independent assessor must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in line with the EPAO’s training. Follow-up questions are allowed where clarification is required.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The apprentice may choose to end the assessment method early. The apprentice must be confident they have demonstrated competence against the assessment requirements for the assessment method. The independent assessor or EPAO must ensure the apprentice is fully aware of all assessment requirements. The independent assessor or EPAO cannot suggest or choose to end the assessment methods early (unless in an emergency). The EPAO is responsible for ensuring the apprentice understands the implications of ending an assessment early if they choose to do so. The independent assessor may suggest the assessment continues. The independent assessor must document the apprentice’s request to end the assessment early.
The professional discussion must take place in a suitable venue selected by the EPAO for example, the training providers or employer’s premises.
The professional discussion should take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO must maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass and all of the distinction descriptors
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Interpret and record information
K10 S9 S18 S19 S21 |
Sources, interprets, and records technical information relating to service, maintenance, repair and set-up requirements specific to the land-based application. (K10, S9, S21) Carries out checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers specifications before and after repairs. (S18) Carries out hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land-based machinery following technical documentation. (S19)
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Selects the most efficient method for sourcing technical information relating to the maintenance, repair, and set-up requirements of land-based equipment, ensuring their interpretation and recording is accurate and fit for purpose. (K10, S21) |
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Workshop practices and processes
K14 K15 S1 S7 S11 |
Demonstrates safe use of lifting, supporting, and securing equipment for land-based machinery, equipment, and assemblies. (K14, S7, S11) Selects, prepares, and reinstates the work area prior to and following land-based engineering activities. (K15, S1)
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Fault finding
K18 K19 S16 S17 B2 B8 |
Conducts static and basic operational inspections using sensory perceptions to establish maintenance actions and checking compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests efficiently and in accordance with instructions and job role responsibilities. (K18, S16, B2) Interrogates control systems and digital equipment to view error codes, reset indicators and verify and perform software updates during service and maintenance operations, taking a logical approach to problem resolution. (K19, S17, B8)
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Justifies their chosen method of conducting static and basic operational inspections at the expense of other methods, outlining the impact on the reliability of results and the accuracy of any conclusions on required maintenance actions. (K18, S16)
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Service and maintenance
K20 K21 S6 S14 S20 S26 B3 |
Carries out inspections relating to service and maintenance tasks as required on land-based prime-movers, machinery, and equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and customer requirements with a clear focus on quality and attention to detail. (K20, S14, S26, B3) Refits and re-assembles parts, components and sub-assemblies ensuring they are fully compatible, including timing and realignment as required. (K21, S6) Performs transmission or engine repair activities on land-based machinery. (S20)
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Systematically and logically carries out inspections relating to, service and maintenance tasks as required on land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and customer requirements. (K20, S14, S26)
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Health and safety
S3 S15 |
Adopts safe working practices when carrying out land-based engineering activities, selecting and using the correct PPE, tools and equipment and ensuring their own personal safety and the safety of others and the environment. (S3, S15) |
None |
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Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass and all of the distinction descriptors
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Health and safety
K2 S10 B1 |
Explains emergency procedures that should be followed in rural locations and workshops and the importance of complying with risk assessments. (K2) Describes how they carry out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements, taking responsibility for meeting health and safety and environmental obligations. (S10, B1)
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Explains the differences that can occur when applying emergency procedures in rural and workshop locations and the consequences of not being compliant with established risk assessments. (K2) |
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Organisation
K3 B5 B6 |
Describes the organisation and their role within it, explaining how own actions, professional values, honesty and integrity can impact company performance, and reputation. (K3, B5) Explains how they engage in professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies and best practice within the land-based engineering sector. (B6)
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None
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Land based fundamentals
K4 K5 S13 |
Explains the purpose, application and operation of land-based prime-movers and machinery used within their employer’s area of influence including how to connect, attach, and fit land-based machinery equipment. (K4, S13) Describes how soil, crop, environmental, and climatic conditions affect land-based machinery performance. (K5)
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None |
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Workshop practices
K22 S5 |
Describes the principles of logical fault finding how they can be used to identify set-up issues associated with the land-based equipment. (K22) Explains how they prepare parts, components and sub-assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing. (S5)
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None |
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Environmental
K23 S2 B4 |
Describes how they embrace a sustainable working culture and take responsibility for the use of resources and handling and safe disposal of waste, considering the impact of land-based activities on the environment. (K23, B4) Explains how to correctly and safely clean land-based machinery and equipment. (S2)
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None |
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Communication
K26 S23 |
Discusses different methods and types of communication and when and how they should be used internally and externally, including, verbal, written, photographic and body language. (K26) Describes how to record data and maintain service and warranty records accurately and report findings to stakeholders. (S23)
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None |
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Machine preparation and settings
K7 S4 S12 S24 S25 |
Explains how to carry out a logical and systematic pre-delivery inspection and assembly as required on land-based equipment and prime movers. (K7, S24) Prepares land-based prime movers, machinery, equipment for delivery to the end user, ensuring all settings and adjustments are in line with customer requirements. (S12, S25) Describes how to prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance, and repair activities. (S4)
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Justifies actions taken to ensure customer requirements are exceeded and all land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment are prepared for delivery without delay. (S12, S25) |
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Welding and fabrication
K13 S8 |
Describes the principles and methods of fabrication, cutting and shaping including how to thermally and chemically bond and separate materials and components, making reference to their fabricated special service tool and other examples. (K13, S8) |
Explains the measures that can be applied to determine quality of fabrication, cutting and shaping, including thermal bonding, making reference to their fabricated special service tool and other examples. (K13, S8)
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Customer care
K25 S22 B7 |
Describes how they apply the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role and with consideration given to equity, diversity and inclusion (K25, S22, B7) |
None |
| Grade | Minimum marks required | Maximum marks required |
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| Fail | 0 | 23 |
| Pass | 24 | 29 |
| Merit | 30 | 35 |
| Distinction | 36 | 40 |
Performance in the EPA determines the overall grade of:
An independent assessor must individually grade the practical tasks assessment and questions and professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence in line with this EPA plan.
The EPAO must combine the individual assessment method grades to determine the overall EPA grade.
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they will be awarded an overall fail.
To achieve an overall pass, the apprentice must achieve at least a pass in all the assessment methods.
Grades from individual assessment methods must be combined in the following way to determine the grade of the EPA overall.
| Multiple choice knowledge test | Practical tasks assessment and questions | Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence | Overall Grading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fail | Any grade | Any grade | Fail |
| Any grade | Fail | Any grade | Fail |
| Any grade | Any grade | Fail | Fail |
| Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Merit | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
| Distinction | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Pass | Merit |
| Pass | Distinction | Distinction | Merit |
| Distinction | Pass | Distinction | Merit |
| Distinction | Distinction | Pass | Merit |
| Merit | Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
| Distinction | Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they can take a re-sit or a re-take at their employer’s discretion. The apprentice’s employer must agree that a re-sit or re-take is appropriate. A re-sit does not need further learning, whereas a re-take does. The apprentice should have a supportive action plan to prepare for a re-sit or a re-take.
The employer and the EPAO should agree the timescale for a re-sit or re-take. A re-sit is typically taken within 1 months of the EPA outcome notification. The timescale for a re-take is dependent on how much re-training is required and is typically taken within 3 months of the EPA outcome notification.
Failed assessment methods must be re-sat or re-taken within a 6-month period from the EPA outcome notification, otherwise the entire EPA will need to be re-sat or re-taken in full.
Re-sits and re-takes are not offered to an apprentice wishing to move from pass to a higher grade.
The apprentice will get a maximum EPA grade of pass for each assessment method(s) that require a re-sit or re-take, unless the EPAO determines there are exceptional circumstances. A re-sit or re-take only limits an apprentice's achievement in the assessment method(s) retaken/sat and does not prohibit higher achievement for the apprenticeship as a whole.
The apprentice is not required to retake or resit all of the tasks that form part of the practical assessment but just those that they fail.
| Roles | Responsibilities |
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Apprentice |
As a minimum, the apprentice should:
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Employer |
As a minimum, the apprentice's employer must:
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EPAO |
As a minimum, the EPAO must:
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Independent assessor |
As a minimum, an independent assessor must:
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Training provider |
As a minimum, the training provider must:
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Marker |
As a minimum, the marker must:
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Invigilator |
As a minimum, the invigilator must:
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The EPAO must have reasonable adjustments arrangements for the EPA.
This should include:
Adjustments must maintain the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined in this EPA plan.
Internal quality assurance refers to the strategies, policies and procedures that an EPAO must have in place to ensure valid, consistent and reliable EPA decisions.
EPAOs for this EPA must adhere to the requirements within the roles and responsibilities table.
They must also appoint independent assessors who:
Affordability of the EPA will be aided by using at least some of the following:
This apprenticeship is not aligned to professional recognition.
| Knowledge | Assessment methods |
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K1
Legislation relevant to land-based engineering and their role. Back to Grading |
Multiple choice knowledge test |
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K2
Rural location and workshop emergency procedures and to the importance of complying with risk assessments. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K3
Employer business structure, procedures, protocols and how own actions impact company performance and reputation. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K4
The purpose, application and operation of land-based prime-movers and machinery used within their employer’s area of influence. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K5
Soil, crop, environmental and climatic conditions within the employer’s area of influence and their effect on the set-up of land-based machinery and equipment. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K6
Working principles of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems used in land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment. Back to Grading |
Multiple choice knowledge test |
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K7
How to conduct pre-delivery assembly and inspections. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K8
Alternative fuels and power sources employed in the land-based sector and measures taken to promote sustainability and the environment. Back to Grading |
Multiple choice knowledge test |
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K9
Ways to couple land-based machinery and equipment combinations to prime movers and set-up to meet the customer’s requirements. Back to Grading |
Multiple choice knowledge test |
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K10
Ways to source, interpret and record information relating to service, maintenance, repair and set-up requirements specific to the land-based application. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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K11
How to select, apply, maintain and store the tools and equipment used in land-based service engineering activities. Back to Grading |
Multiple choice knowledge test |
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K12
Types of consumables, fasteners, lubricants, fluids, gases, sealants, seals, bearings used for given service and maintenance activities. Back to Grading |
Multiple choice knowledge test |
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K13
Principles of fabrication, cutting, shaping and the processes used to chemically and thermally join materials. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K14
Application and use of lifting, jacking, supporting equipment whilst working in workshop and on rural locations. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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K15
How to select, prepare and reinstate the work area prior to and following land-based engineering activities in workshop and on rural locations. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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K16
Methods used for, and importance of biosecurity, cleaning land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to avoid cross contamination of weeds, diseases and product. Back to Grading |
Multiple choice knowledge test |
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K17
How to safely prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance, repair and diagnostic activities including warm up procedures, run down procedures, road testing, immobilization, disconnecting electrical supplies, securing against movement, supporting raised equipment and retracting extended hydraulic cylinders. Back to Grading |
Multiple choice knowledge test |
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K18
Methods used to conduct static and operational inspections and how to interpret sensory perceptions to establish maintenance actions required. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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K19
Ways to use digital equipment in service and maintenance operations to read fault codes, reset service indicators and perform software updates. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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K20
How to carry out service and maintenance in accordance with manufacturers service schedules and to meet the land-based customer operational requirements. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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K21
Procedures and preparatory actions required when removing and refitting parts, components and sub-assemblies exposed to land-based activities. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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K22
Principles of logical fault finding and how they can be used to identify set-up issues associated with the land-based equipment. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K23
The impact of land-based activities on the environment and sustainability. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K24
The workshop processes applied to land-based engineering tasks. Back to Grading |
Multiple choice knowledge test |
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K25
How Land-Based service engineers contribute to provide good ‘customer care’. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K26
Methods and types of communication and when and how they should be used internally and externally, including, verbal, written, photographic and body language. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
| Skill | Assessment methods |
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S1
Prepare and reinstate the work area for land-based engineering activities. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S2
Clean land-based machinery and equipment. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S3
Select and use PPE, tools and equipment required to undertake land-based engineering activities. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S4
Prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance and repair activities. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S5
Prepare parts, components and sub-assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S6
Refit and re-assemble parts, components and sub-assemblies, ensuring their compatibility and relationship including timing and alignment. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S7
Select the appropriate lifting, supporting and securing equipment. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S8
Apply thermal bonding and separation methods to join, fabricate and repair materials and components. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S9
Complete organisational documentation and reports. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S10
Carry out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S11
Lift, support and secure loads, land-based machinery, equipment and assemblies. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S12
Setup land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S13
Connect, attach and fit land-based machinery equipment to prime movers. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S14
Service and maintain land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to manufacturer’s recommendations. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S15
Adopt safe working practices that ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S16
Conduct static and basic operational inspections and check compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests to establish actions to be taken. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S17
Interrogate control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and verify software updates. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S18
Carry out checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers specifications before and after repair. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S19
Identify and follow technical documentation and perform hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land-based machinery. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S20
Perform transmission or engine repair activities on land-based machinery. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S21
Record and interpret technical information relating to land-based service, maintenance and repair operations. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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S22
Apply the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S23
Maintain service and warranty records, record data and report findings to stakeholders. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S24
Carry out pre delivery inspections and conduct assembly as required on land-based equipment and prime movers. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S25
Check settings and make adjustments on land-based equipment to meet customer requirements. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S26
Carry out land-based machinery inspections. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
| Behaviour | Assessment methods |
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B1
Puts safety first for themselves and others. and takes responsibility for meeting health, safety, and environmental obligations. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B2
Manages time efficiently and adapts to changes in order to complete tasks on schedule and in accordance with instructions and job role responsibilities. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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B3
Focusses on quality and pays attention to detail. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
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B4
Embraces a sustainable working culture, taking responsibility for the careful use of resources and handling and disposal of waste products. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B5
Upholds company and professional values demonstrating honesty and integrity in the workplace. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B6
Engages in professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies and best practice within the land-based engineering sector. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B7
Embraces equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Back to Grading |
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B8
Employs a logical approach to problem resolution. Back to Grading |
Practical tasks assessment and questions |
| KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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Interpret and record information
K10 S9 S18 S19 S21 |
Ways to source, interpret and record information relating to service, maintenance, repair and set-up requirements specific to the land-based application. (K10) |
Complete organisational documentation and reports. (S9) Carry out checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers specifications before and after repair. (S18) Identify and follow technical documentation and perform hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land-based machinery. (S19) Record and interpret technical information relating to land-based service, maintenance and repair operations. (S21) |
None |
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Workshop practices and processes
K14 K15 S1 S7 S11 |
Application and use of lifting, jacking, supporting equipment whilst working in workshop and on rural locations. (K14) How to select, prepare and reinstate the work area prior to and following land-based engineering activities in workshop and on rural locations. (K15) |
Prepare and reinstate the work area for land-based engineering activities. (S1) Select the appropriate lifting, supporting and securing equipment. (S7) Lift, support and secure loads, land-based machinery, equipment and assemblies. (S11) |
None |
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Fault finding
K18 K19 S16 S17 B2 B8 |
Methods used to conduct static and operational inspections and how to interpret sensory perceptions to establish maintenance actions required. (K18) Ways to use digital equipment in service and maintenance operations to read fault codes, reset service indicators and perform software updates. (K19) |
Conduct static and basic operational inspections and check compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests to establish actions to be taken. (S16) Interrogate control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and verify software updates. (S17) |
Manages time efficiently and adapts to changes in order to complete tasks on schedule and in accordance with instructions and job role responsibilities. (B2) Employs a logical approach to problem resolution. (B8) |
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Service and maintenance
K20 K21 S6 S14 S20 S26 B3 |
How to carry out service and maintenance in accordance with manufacturers service schedules and to meet the land-based customer operational requirements. (K20) Procedures and preparatory actions required when removing and refitting parts, components and sub-assemblies exposed to land-based activities. (K21) |
Refit and re-assemble parts, components and sub-assemblies, ensuring their compatibility and relationship including timing and alignment. (S6) Service and maintain land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to manufacturer’s recommendations. (S14) Perform transmission or engine repair activities on land-based machinery. (S20) Carry out land-based machinery inspections. (S26) |
Focusses on quality and pays attention to detail. (B3) |
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Health and safety
S3 S15 |
None |
Select and use PPE, tools and equipment required to undertake land-based engineering activities. (S3) Adopt safe working practices that ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment. (S15) |
None |
| KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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Health and safety
K2 S10 B1 |
Rural location and workshop emergency procedures and to the importance of complying with risk assessments. (K2) |
Carry out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. (S10) |
Puts safety first for themselves and others. and takes responsibility for meeting health, safety, and environmental obligations. (B1) |
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Organisation
K3 B5 B6 |
Employer business structure, procedures, protocols and how own actions impact company performance and reputation. (K3) |
None |
Upholds company and professional values demonstrating honesty and integrity in the workplace. (B5) Engages in professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies and best practice within the land-based engineering sector. (B6) |
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Land based fundamentals
K4 K5 S13 |
The purpose, application and operation of land-based prime-movers and machinery used within their employer’s area of influence. (K4) Soil, crop, environmental and climatic conditions within the employer’s area of influence and their effect on the set-up of land-based machinery and equipment. (K5) |
Connect, attach and fit land-based machinery equipment to prime movers. (S13) |
None |
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Workshop practices
K22 S5 |
Principles of logical fault finding and how they can be used to identify set-up issues associated with the land-based equipment. (K22) |
Prepare parts, components and sub-assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing. (S5) |
None |
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Environmental
K23 S2 B4 |
The impact of land-based activities on the environment and sustainability. (K23) |
Clean land-based machinery and equipment. (S2) |
Embraces a sustainable working culture, taking responsibility for the careful use of resources and handling and disposal of waste products. (B4) |
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Communication
K26 S23 |
Methods and types of communication and when and how they should be used internally and externally, including, verbal, written, photographic and body language. (K26) |
Maintain service and warranty records, record data and report findings to stakeholders. (S23) |
None |
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Machine preparation and settings
K7 S4 S12 S24 S25 |
How to conduct pre-delivery assembly and inspections. (K7) |
Prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance and repair activities. (S4) Setup land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements. (S12) Carry out pre delivery inspections and conduct assembly as required on land-based equipment and prime movers. (S24) Check settings and make adjustments on land-based equipment to meet customer requirements. (S25) |
None |
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Welding and fabrication
K13 S8 |
Principles of fabrication, cutting, shaping and the processes used to chemically and thermally join materials. (K13) |
Apply thermal bonding and separation methods to join, fabricate and repair materials and components. (S8) |
None |
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Customer care
K25 S22 B7 |
How Land-Based service engineers contribute to provide good ‘customer care’. (K25) |
Apply the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role. (S22) |
Embraces equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. (B7) |
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revised version awaiting implementation | Occupational standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band revised | 01/12/2024 | Not set | Not set |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery. The funding band for this standard has been reviewed and remains at £18000 (Jan-2018). | 23/12/2015 | 30/11/2024 | Not set |
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