STANDARD 7 - EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED IN THE TRUCK 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. Safety glasses must be worn by all students, instructors, and visitors in the lab/shop area while lab is in session.

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 truck specialty area(s) in which they are receiving training.