| 1 | 1a. Repair/replace lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment | 1.1 | Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines |
| 1.2 | Carry out all of the following during the repair/replacement activity: • verify the extent of the damage • plan and communicate the activities to cause minimal disruption to normal working • use permit-to-work and/or sign-on/off procedures • obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers’ drawings and documentation • adhere to risk assessment, COSHH and other relevant safety standards • ensure the safe isolation of equipment (such as mechanical, electricity, fluids) • follow the approved maintenance schedule for repairing/replacing lift doors, ropes and chains • provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements for the area • carry out the activities using appropriate techniques and procedures • return the lift to service on completion of the activities • ensure that any potential defects are identified and reported for future action • dispose of waste ... |
| 1.3 | ... items in safe and environmentally acceptable manner, and leave the work area in a safe condition |
| 1.4 | Repair and/or replace six of the following: • two-speed side opening doors • manual doors • gates (collapsible or shutter) • centre opening doors • lift chains • lift controller • bi-parting doors • lift ropes/belts |
| 1.5 | Follow the relevant specifications for the component to be repaired |
| 1.6 | Ensure that the maintained equipment meets all of the following: • contractual drawing • British and/or European standards • equipment manufacturer’s operating range • customer standards • company procedures and schedules • legal requirements |
| 1.7 | Prepare the component for repair |
| 2 | 1b. Repair/replace lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment (continued) | 2.1 | Carry out the repairs within agreed timescale using approved materials, components, methods and procedures |
| 2.2 | Carry out all of the following activities: • remove doors • replace rollers • replace hangers • refit/replace door operators • replace spigots • replace shoes • refit/replace doors • refit/replace safety devices • remove/replace lift ropes • remove/replace lift chains • disconnect and reconnect electrical wires • modify electrical wiring (where appropriate) • remove/replace hydraulic pump unit (where appropriate) • remove/replace main gears (where appropriate) |
| 2.3 | Carry out all of the following checks and adjustments to the equipment: • check and adjust clearances • align rollers • align couplers and skates • check tension of ropes • check direction of motors • ensure doors move freely • check doors function in accordance with specifications • check chain lengths • check and adjust backlash and end float |
| 2.4 | Ensure that the repaired component meets the specified operating conditions |
| 2.5 | Produce accurate and complete records of all repair work carried out |
| 2.6 | Complete the relevant paperwork from one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people: • job cards • servicing log or report • permit to work/formal risk assessment and/or sign-on/off procedures • company-specific documentation |
| 3 | 2a. Know how to repair/replace lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment | 3.1 | Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when working with lift doors, chains and ropes (including any specific legislation, regulations or code of practice relating to the activity, equipment or materials used), and the responsibility they place on the learner |
| 3.2 | Describe the health and safety requirements of the work area in which they are carrying out the repair/replacement activities |
| 3.3 | Describe the company procedure for safe systems of work and risk assessment |
| 3.4 | Describe the isolation and lock-off procedures or permit-to-work procedure that applies |
| 3.5 | Describe the personal protective equipment that they need to wear during the repair/replacement activities |
| 3.6 | Describe the safe methods of manual handling, and the safe use of mechanical lifting devices |
| 3.7 | Describe the hazards associated with carrying out repair/replacement activities to lift doors, chains and ropes (such as handling fluids, stored pressure/force, electrical contact, process controller interface, using faulty or damaged tools and equipment, using practices/procedures that do not follow laid-down procedures, working at height), and how to minimise them and reduce any risks |
| 3.8 | Explain how to recognise and deal with victims of electric shock (to include methods of safely removing the victim from the power source, isolating the power source, and methods of first aid resuscitation) |
| 3.9 | Explain where to obtain, and how to interpret, drawings, circuit diagrams, specifications, manufacturers’ manuals and other documents needed in the repair/replacement activities |
| 3.10 | Describe the principles of operation of the equipment being repair/replaced |
| 4 | 2b. Know how to repair/replace lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment (continued) | 4.1 | Describe the preparation of materials for fitting |
| 4.2 | Describe the tools and equipment to be used during the repair/replacement activities |
| 4.3 | Describe the appropriate method of alignment, using plumb lines and gauges/pointers |
| 4.4 | Describe the methods of adjustments, settings and checks |
| 4.5 | Describe the checks to be made on tools and equipment used, to ensure that they are fit for service |
| 4.6 | Explain how they would know if the tools or equipment are covered by calibration or legislative inspections |
| 4.7 | Describe tool control during the repair/replacement activities |
| 4.8 | Describe the care required when working with decorative finishes and surfaces |
| 4.9 | Describe the documentation to be completed for the activities undertaken |
| 4.10 | Describe the extent of their own responsibility and to whom they should report if they have problems that they cannot resolve |
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