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Service and repair land-based treatment application equipment

URN: LANLEO32
Business Sectors (Suites): Land-based Engineering Operations
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on: 2022

Overview

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This standard covers the service and repair of land-based treatment application equipment and includes the knowledge and understanding of setting and operating the equipment and implements.

It covers the recognition of faults, methods of repair, calibration and verification of performance. Land-based treatment application equipment can be found in the following land-based sectors: agriculture, horticulture, amenities, ground care, arboriculture and forestry.

Equipment used for the distribution of materials for the purpose of crop protection and growth, such as liquid solid or granular materials, are covered in this standard e.g. sprayers, fertiliser distributors, irrigation equipment, or slurry injection equipment.

When working with machinery or equipment you should be trained and hold current certification, where required, in accordance with the relevant legislation.

When working on high voltage (hazardous voltage/HaV) electric vehicles, de-energising must be done by a person who has been trained in accordance with the manufacturer’s procedures.

This standard is for those who work in land-based engineering under supervision.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

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  1. be aware of hazards and assess the risks associated with the activity and the location where it is to be carried out
  2. be aware of the potential environmental impact associated with the activity and the ways in which this can be controlled
  3. select and wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  4. select, prepare, use, maintain and store the tools and equipment required to carry out the activity in accordance with the relevant legal requirements, manufacturer's instructions and company practices
  5. check that the land-based equipment requiring service and repair is safe, prepared and isolated from power sources, where required
  6. take the necessary precautions to prevent the escape of chemicals, gases and other substances and minimise dangers from contamination and hazards, where required
  7. use a variety of methods to collect diagnostic information to identify defects and faults  
  8. determine the requirements for service and repair
  9. identify and establish the availability of replacement components required for the activity
  10. remove and replace components from land-based treatment application equipment
  11. dismantle, service/repair and reinstate land-based treatment application equipment and its components in line with the manufacturer’s specifications and standards
  12. remove and replace worn and damaged components in accordance with instructions and specifications
  13. set trailed and mounted equipment to interface with the prime mover
  14. calibrate application rates of sprays, liquid, granular and solid fertilizers
  15. implement field settings in line with the manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements, on land-based treatment application equipment
  16. use suitable testing methods to assess the performance of the reassembled system on completion of the work, and confirm that it performs to the operating specifications prior to returning the equipment to the customer
  17. recycle or sustainably dispose of the different types of waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous, caused by the activity, in accordance with instructions and the relevant legal and environmental requirements 
  18. complete records as required by the relevant legislation, warranty requirements and company procedures

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

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  1. how to identify hazards and assess risks when preparing to service and repair land-based equipment 
  2. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity
  3. the tools and equipment required to carry out the activity and how to select, prepare, use, maintain and store these safely and correctly, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and company practices
  4. the relevant legal requirements for the preparation and use of work equipment
  5. how land-based equipment should be prepared for service and repair
  6. the dangers created by stored energy and how to respond to these during the preparation stage 
  7. the hazardous chemicals, gases and other substances that may be present and how they should be dealt with 
  8. the different methods that can be used for the assessment of defects and faults with land-based treatment application equipment and for the identification of the root cause  
  9. the typical defects and faults that occur with land-based treatment application equipment 
  10. the factors that determine whether it is worthwhile carrying out the service and repair, such as cost, estimated working life or urgent need for the equipment
  11. the components required for the service and repair and the company procedures for obtaining replacements 
  12. the types, construction and function of land-based treatment application equipment used to irrigate, fertilise, spray and spread
  13. how to remove and replace components from land-based treatment application equipment
  14. how to dismantle, service/repair and reinstate land-based treatment application establishment machinery and equipment in line with the manufacturer’s specification and standards
  15. the operating principles and applications of land-based treatment application establishment equipment
  16. the methods and mechanisms used to meter application rates of sprays, fertiliser, liquids and solids and their calibration
  17. how to set and verify the performance of land-based treatment application equipment in line with the manufacturer’s specifications
  18. how to use data to set and adjust land-based treatment application equipment for optimal performance
  19. the impact of liquid and solid treatment types and the influence of weather conditions on equipment performance settings
  20. the methods of testing equipment on completion of the activity to confirm that it performs to the operating specifications prior to returning it to the customer
  21. how to recycle or sustainably dispose of the different types of waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous, caused by the activity, in accordance with instructions and the relevant legal and environmental requirements 
  22. the potential impact that the activity could have on the environment and the ways in which this can be controlled
  23. the information that needs to be recorded, the company procedure for maintaining records and the requirements of data protection legislation

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

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Hazardous chemicals and substances could include:
• fuels
• oils
• fluids
• gases
• dust
• compressed air

Instructions and specifications:
• drawings/plans
• schedules
• method statements
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• manufacturer’s instructions
• customer requirements
• verbal instructions

Methods of diagnosis:
• visual inspections
• functional and operational tests
• diagnostic equipment
• remote electronic control and monitoring systems
• reviewing technical data

Stored energy:
• springs
• belt tension
• hydraulic pressure
• electrical discharge
• accumulator discharge

Treatment application equipment  e.g. sprayers and spreaders of liquid, granular and solid materials

Links To Other NOS

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Refer to LANLEO1 Recognise and reduce hazards in the land-based engineering work area – for guidance on safe working practices.

Refer to LANLEO4 Apply core land-based engineering principles - mechanical principles – for guidance on fundamental engineering principles and practices. 

Refer to LANLEO29 Monitor the handover and installation of land-based equipment – for guidance on operational requirements.

Refer to LANLEO2 Implement organisational procedures in land-based engineering – for guidance on procedural or administrative recording and reporting practices.



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Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

LANLEO32

Relevant Occupations

Land-based Engineering

SOC Code

5223

Keywords

land-based; equipment; machinery; sprayer; spreader