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News Release from: The British Fluid Power Association
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Team on 04 May 2007
Hose assembly training course announced
Whilst the 'Q' Mark programme certifies a company, HAT certifies individuals who are involved in all aspects of hose assembly.
The British Fluid Power Association has followed up its 'Q' Mark Hose Assembly programme with a further scheme called HAT, or Hose Assembly Technology training course Whilst the 'Q' Mark programme certifies a company, HAT certifies individuals who are involved in all aspects of hose assembly
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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HAT is devised and written through the BFPA.
Available in three levels, individuals undergo a period of training at their place of work to attain a level of competency sufficient to enable formal certification.
HAT 1 is aimed at hose assembly personnel who perform their activities from verbal or written instructions.
Any deviations from the norm will be covered by set procedures or instructions from a higher qualified person.
HAT 2 qualified staff will be involved in meeting customers' needs both at a trade counter and on site.
Their activities will include the identification, selection, specification, assembly, installation and fault-finding associated with hose assemblies and will involve the use of simple diagnostic checks plus the ability to respond positively to problems.
Co-operation with others in the team or work group may be required.
HAT 3 is aimed at application engineers involved in the design and specification of hydraulic hoses and problem solving.
HAT 3 leads to a higher level of knowledge and understanding than HAT 1 or 2.
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