STANDARD 7 - EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED IN THE CNG/LPG TECHNICIAN TRAINING
PROGRAM MUST BE OF THE TYPE AND QUALITY FOUND IN THE REPAIR INDUSTRY AND
MUST ALSO BE THE TYPE NEEDED TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO MEET THE PROGRAM GOALS
AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES.
Standard 7.1 - Safety
Equipment and tools used in the training program must
have all shields, guards, and other safety devices in place, operable,
and used.
Standard 7.2 - Quantity and Quality
The tools and equipment used in the training program
should reflect the program goals and performance objectives. Sufficient
tools and equipment should be available for the training offered. The
tools and equipment should meet industry quality standards.
Standard 7.3 - Consumable Supplies
Sufficient consumable supplies should be readily
available to assure continuous instruction.
Standard 7.4 - Maintenance
A preventive maintenance schedule should be used to
minimize equipment down-time.
Standard 7.5 - Replacement
A systematic schedule for replacement should be used to
maintain up-to-date tools and equipment at industry and safety
standards. Student follow-up and Advisory Committee input should be used
in this system.
Standard 7.6 - Inventory
An inventory system should be used to account for tools,
equipment, parts, and supplies.
Standard 7.7 - Parts Purchasing
A systematic parts purchasing system, from work order -
to parts specialist - to jobber, should be used. Task performance should
not be unreasonably delayed due to lack of replacement parts.
Standard 7.8 - Hand Tools
Each student should have a basic hand tool set comparable
to tools required for employment. The students should be encouraged to
purchase a hand tool set during the period of instruction, appropriate
to the CNG/LPG specialty area(s) in which they are receiving training.
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