AMPS NEWS 41


Generator Power opens new depot


location in Inverness AMPS member Generator Power


Ltd, the UK generator rental specialist has opened a new depot location in Inverness to cover the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Stephen Cardwell, Generator


Power’s Managing Director commented: “This new branch loca- tion is ideally situated to service our Telecom’s and Utility customers in the Highland and Islands”. He added “this is a very active area for Genera- tor Power, so our new Inverness team will be busy”.


A new initiative has been launched to meet the industry’s changing needs – and to give AMPS members a competitive edge. Developed in response to a clearly


JCB’s generators support Williams Martini Racing as the team tours the top European Formula


One circuits High powered generators and other machines belonging to AMPS member JCB are now supporting Williams Martini Racing as the team tours the top European Formula One circuits. A convoy of JCB machinery recently


left Staffordshire on a 9,000-mile summer road trip to help the JCB- sponsored team in the buildup to race days and, this weekend, it sets up camp at the historic Monaco Grand Prix. Four JCB machines will have key parts to play in ensuring the team is ready to race at every European circuit this summer. Two JCB G150RS generators will provide power for the exclusive Williams Martini motorhome which is the main base for drivers, engineers and support staff at the racetrack during the three-day Grand Prix.


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identified skills shortage in the generating set marketplace, the AMPS Training Course will not only give member companies access to an easier training route but will set their technicians apart from the competition. This complete industry-driven course aims to improve technicians’ skills, raise industry standards and create a readily identifiable and authoritative benchmark. Engineers holding the certification will have proven competence – and as the course is only available to AMPS members this will be an important differentiator. A complete industry-driven course for


generating set technicians • Improving the skills of technicians • Raising industry standards • Creating an identifiable qualification • Exclusively available to AMPS members The course and its qualification are aimed at technicians who need to be capable of testing and/or commission- ing/servicing an RIC diesel engine based generating set. The qualification will be a partly exam-


ined and partly certified one, with a multi-choice exam paper and certification from AMPS-approved external or member training courses. It will also involve a CV assessment of can- didates to assess experience. AMPS’ goal is to be recognised by the industry as an authoritative benchmark.


The AMPS Training course modules The course will be modular in


construction, allowing technicians to


focus on areas relevant to their particular position, and will provide all candidates with the ability to qualify for either Level 1 or Level 2 Technician status depending on experience. Modules 1-4 will be delivered through AMPS members, as an extension of their existing training offer, with AMPS providing moderation between different suppliers of the same modules to ensure they are consistent and cover the required areas to the necessary depth. This means that technicians will be able to select a suitable ‘Engine’ module from a choice of providers such as MTU, Cummins, Scania or Volvo. For the Installation and Commissioning, Design and Practice Module 5, AMPS will invite various equipment suppliers, supported by a member of the AMPS Technical Committee, to a convenient central location either yearly or twice yearly, depending on demand. * Level 1 Technician - Able to demonstrate one year’s experience by CV assessment - Employed by an AMPS member company - Completed the full programme within a two-year period


* Level 2 Technician Able to demonstrate five years’


experience by CV assessment - Will be required to attend Modules 1-3 from at least two manufacturers in each category - Employed by an AMPS member company - Completed the full programme within a two-year period. More information? www.amps.org.uk/member-training


Worldwide Independent Power June 2018


Member Training :A complete industry-driven course for generating set technicians


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