Barrus and Yanmar train the engineers of the future

Published on: 05/06/2015

Barrus has supplied a Yanmar engine with a full diagnostic package to Askham Bryan College in support of the training requirements of their Plant Maintenance Apprentices relating to the introduction of Tier 4 engine emission regulations.

Askham Bryan College based in York provides training for Apprentice Plant Mechanics in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The Construction Plant Maintenance Team identified that the introduction of the Tier 4 engine emission regulations would have a significant impact on the training requirements of the Plant Maintenance Apprentices. The team considered various options of how to implement the delivery of Tier 4 engine technology within the training programme and concluded that they needed to acquire a Tier 4 engine.

The college decided to visit the Executive Hire Show and approached several manufacturers of Tier 4 compliant engines that were specifically designed for the installation into construction equipment. Following discussions with two interested suppliers, including Barrus, to determine how the training aims of the college could be achieved, and the submission of quotations for the supply of a training engine, the college chose a Barrus supplied Yanmar engine. Peter Chapman, Senior Lecturer & Course Manager Construction Plant Maintenance comments, “We identified that the Yanmar engine contained the emission technology that would be best suited to ensuring engine industry relevant training would be delivered to the Apprentice Construction Plant Mechanics attending the college.”

The Industrial Team at Barrus worked with the college to identify how the Yanmar engine could be developed as a training aid and what assistance could be provided to the college towards achieving these goals. Peter continues, “Following significant development work and adaptation by the team at Barrus, the Yanmar engine was delivered to the college in September last year. We are very appreciative for the practical and theoretical training provided by Barrus to the Plant Maintenance lecturers,” Peter concludes.

The provision of this package has enabled the development of a comprehensive training programme that can be delivered across a range of students:

Level 2 Apprentice Plant Mechanics

• Identification of common rail fuel systems components, sensors, EGR, ECU, DOC and DPF.

• Knowledge of the development of systems by practical application using a Barrus special build control panel.

• Development of computerised diagnostics methods using Smartassist.

Level 3 Apprentice Plant Mechanics

• Development of advanced diagnostic and rectification procedures using Smartassist and a Barrus special build diagnostic wiring loom.

The engine has identified as a suitable training resource for the following courses:

• Apprenticeship & Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Plant Maintenance.

• Intermediate & Advanced Apprenticeship in Land-Based Service Engineer.

• Level 2 & 3 Land Based Technology (Full Time Students).

“Barrus were pleased to be able to support Askham Bryan with their Tier 4 training requirements. The Yanmar Tier 4 engine is an ideal platform for the students to work on as it has Common Rail, Cooled EGR and both the DOC and DPF technology fitted. This enables the students to review and train on a product that not only meets the strict Tier 4 regulations but will also comply with the future Stage IV European levels that will come into force in 2019 and 2020,” comments John Day, General Manager, Industrial Manager, E. P. Barrus Ltd.

“As a Company dependant on maintaining and continuing a high level of engineering skills, it is important that we actively encourage youngsters to take up a career in engineering. We offer a wide range of apprenticeship/trainee positions within Barrus and a large majority of students are now working with us on a full-time basis,” John concludes.

Askham Bryan College continues to be one of the fastest growing land-based colleges in the UK, and currently has well-developed plans for a new engineering workshop facility that should reach fruition in 2016.

The Yanmar Tier 4 training engine will be featured on the Barrus stand at Plantworx, 8E2. 

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