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WorldSkills, by a resolution of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the Constitution, the
Standing Orders and the Competition Rules, has adopted the following minimum requirements for this skill
for the WorldSkills Competition.
The Technical Description consists of the following:
Section 1 Technical/Competition Description (TD)
Section 2 Project Design Criteria (PD)
Section 3 Skill Management Procedures (SM)
Section 4 Workshop Setup (WS)
Section 5 Infrastructure List (IL)
Section 6 Appendices
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1.1.2
Transport Technology provides for logistic chain where the participants are expected to
transport goods from one point to another. The participants will face great challenges during
the rout using their vocational skills to solve arising problems. Transport Technology is a team
skill where two competitors represent each participating country.
1.1.3
1.1.4
In the event of any conflict within the Technical Descriptions, the English version will take
precedence.
1.1.5
Words implying male gender shall automatically imply female gender also.
1.2.2
The theoretical knowledge is limited to what is necessary to carry out the practical work,
planning and preparing of tasks, for example route planning, concerning rules on driving and
resting hours, time-planning, relevant traffic and other rules and securing of load and load
distribution, concerning knowledge about calculation of the physical forces involved.
Competitors need to take into consideration all rules including rules of transportation of
dangerous goods, and all rules which affect performing of trade tasks.
1.2.3
Knowledge of rules and regulations are examined, in case they affect performing the trade.
Any vehicle and equipment requirements or manufacturers specifications shall be provided to
the competitors at the same time as the trade tasks.
The competitors must independently carry out the requirements for the following modules
using available equipment and vehicles. Tasks must be prepared and done in accordance with
the documentation provided.
Competitors must use the necessary and appropriate working techniques to complete the
tasks.
1.3.2
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Module identification
Module/ Name /Approximate hours
A/ Preparation/ 0.5 3 hours
B/ Transport of Dangerous goods/ 2 hours
C/ Crane manoeuvring/ 4 hours
D/ Transportation/ 6 hours
E/ Completion
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To perform modules B, C and D competitors must pass preparation that is involved in all
modules abovementioned.
1.3.3
Place of work
The following modules will be completed at outdoor area See Subsection 4.2.
Module/ Name
A/ Preparation
B/ Transport of Dangerous goods
C/ Crane manoeuvring
D/ Transportation
E/ Completion
1.3.4
General
The competition will be carried out by two competitors per country. The competitors must be
able to demonstrate a range of skills in different kind of tasks in the area of transport
technology. In the beginning of the competition all competitors get the schedule of modules. All
the tasks that are involved in the trade are given to the competitors in the beginning of each
module.
The following equipment will be used during the competition:
Route planning tools
ADR rules and equipment
Equipment of securing a load
Truck
Truck with (semi) trailer (maximum length 18.75 metres)
Tank truck
Truck equipped with GPS and Fuel Effective Driving device
Crane
Forklift
Equipment for handling and moving loads
Logistic tracking equipment
Transport information tools
Trailer
Materials that are handled in transport technique tasks:
Parcelled freight
Merchandise goods
Dangerous goods
Objects that can be handled with a crane
1.3.5
Module A Preparation
Module A is preparation module where competitors do all the planning and preparation that
is needed to perform various modules. To perform modules B, C and D, all competitors
must do the preparation that is involved in each above-mentioned module.
The competitors are given a description and timetable how to perform modules B, C and D.
Preparation of module B - Dangerous goods transport.
The competitors solve a problem of dangerous goods transport.
Preparation of module C - Crane manoeuvring
The competitors prepare crane manoeuvring task.
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1.3.7
1.3.8
Module D Transportation
Module D consists of three different main area of transportation; loading, transporting and
delivery. Competitors have to solve a logistical problem, by transporting customers goods
from point A to point B.
Competitors have to prepare a truck with (semi) trailer in condition that is needed to work
safely and effectively, including pre-start checking. During the preparation competitors need to
do a route plan taking account time and rules for example on driving and resting hours.
Competitors have to load a trailer in the way that is needed. The goods need to be handled
with due care, distributed into the vehicle and secured in a proper way - everything to maintain
and safeguard a high level of driver, property and road safety.
Load has to be transported to the shown customers. Competitors need to drive on public roads
in accordance with all relevant traffic rules and especially noticing Fuel Effective Driving.
The transported goods need to reach the consignee. Competitors have to unload goods in a
warehouse. Handling and distribution of goods have to be done in the way that customer and
goods require. Attention has to be paid to good customer service.
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1.3.9
Module E Completion
Completion module consists of several short-time tasks. The nature of the tasks require
special skills in the area of vehicle knowledge, truck, forklift, trailer and crane manoeuvring.
Forklift manoeuvring.
Task includes precision driving with a forklift.
Vehicle knowledge.
Competitors have to show vehicle knowledge and vocational skills.
Truck manoeuvring and trailer manoeuvring.
Competitors need to prove their capability to handle a truck, a truck with (semi) trailer and
trailer via precision driving. Competitors perform tasks that require skills of handling a truck
and its equipment.
Crane manoeuvring.
Competitors move specified objects to specified spots using a crane.
1.5 Materials
1.5.1
Refer Section 4.
1.7.2
1.7.3
Selection of appropriate project/s is based on paragraph 1.7.2. The expert team may make
modifications to the proposed project.
1.7.4
Points awarded
Perfect = 10 points
Very good = 9 points
Good = 8 points
Fairly good = 7 points
Sufficient = 6 points
Average = 5 points
Poor = 4 points
Unsatisfactory = 3 points
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Rating
Module/ Name/ Maximum Points
A/ Preparation/ 10 points
B/ Transport of Dangerous goods/ 10 points
C/ Crane manoeuvring/ 20 points
D/ Transportation/ 40 points
E/ Completion/ 20 points
1.7.6
Conversion from the 0 100 scale to the 400 - 600 scale will be performed by the WorldSkills
Competition Information System (CIS).
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The competitors must independently carry out the requirements for modules A, B, C, D and E
using commercially available vehicles and equipment which are normally used in the area of
transport industries.
2.2.2
With reference to the vehicle and equipment specifications See Subsection 4.2, the Test
Project may include any of the following sub-modules. Any sub-module must be integrated into
the overall function of the module concerned.
2.2.3
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Module identification
Module/ Name /Approximate hours
A/ Preparation/ 0.5 3 hours
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Experts, Technical Delegates, Jury Presidents, Shopmasters and other associated or invited
people will use the WorldSkills Discussion Forums to communicate, collaborate and coordinate the development of the Test Project and the overall development of this skill category
for the WorldSkills Competition. The address for the forum for this skill category is
http://www.worldskills.org/members/forums/forum_48/index.php. The Chief Expert (or an
expert nominated by the Chief Expert) will be moderator for this forum.
2.3.2
The experts from five countries will be selected by vote to work with the elected Chief Expert to
develop a project in accordance with the current Technical Description.
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
The Chief Expert will forward the completed project to the current Jury President nine (9)
months prior to the WorldSkills Competition so that material availability can be confirmed at the
Technical Delegates meeting that is held prior to the WorldSkills Competition.
Any changes required will be identified at this time, and the project altered to suit by the Chief
Expert.
2.3.7
The Chief Expert will ensure that all required communication occurs between all experts of
participating countries.
2.3.8
The final parts of the project including appropriate changes will be provided to participating
countries at least three months prior to the WorldSkills Competition via the Technical
Delegates of each country.
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The Chief Expert will have available a current copy of all documents associated with this skill
for the Competition.
3.1.2
3.1.3
While it is understood that the Chief Expert will have a copy of these documents in his/her own
language, there shall also be a complete set in the language identified as that taking
precedence.
3.1.4
The Chief Expert is expected to have a sound knowledge of the requirements and procedures
specified in the documentation.
3.1.5
The Jury President is expected to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the
requirements and procedures specified in the documentation.
In the period between one Worldskills Competition and the next, the elected Chief Expert is
responsible to ensure that the requirements of Section 2 Project Design Criteria are
complied with.
3.3 Skill Management procedures for the Chief Experts prior to and during the Competition
3.3.1
3.3.2
On arrival at the Competition site for the first time, the Chief Expert must:
Welcome the experts and ensure introductions are made
Inform them of their duties and responsibilities in terms of the Competition Rules and
Standing Orders
Ensure that the project is endorsed by all the experts and that a copy is signed by all the
experts
3.3.3
The Chief Expert will then divide the experts into teams for the following activities:
Verify that the material on site is appropriate and sufficient
Verify again that the quantities of material as specified on the material list is accurate
Develop a program for the competitors to complete the modules
Develop timetables for activities
Set up equipment
Confirm that the layout, work areas and equipment are in accordance with the workshop
setup requirements
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The Chief Expert will then divide the experts into teams for purpose of marking and setting up
marking schedules in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 1.7.
3.3.5
Suggestions and comments for the revision and improvement of the Technical Description are
to be provided to the Deputy Chief Expert in writing. The Deputy Chief Expert will reduce the
information to a single typed document ready for discussion by all experts. Prior to leaving the
Competition site, the Chief Expert, the Deputy Chief Expert and the Jury President will
facilitate the discussion and revision of the Technical Description. Also refer paragraph 3.3.12.
3.3.6
At any time that a unanimous decision is not achieved within a reasonable time, the Chief
Expert will put the matter under discussion to the vote. A majority will be 50% of the experts
present plus one. This decision will be final. In the event that an expert is absent at the time
that the vote takes place, he/she has the right to be informed of the decision but the matter will
not be raised again or voted upon again. The exception to this majority rule will be in the case
of approval of the changes to the Technical Description, where the majority of 80% is required.
3.3.7
In the event that an extension of time is requested for the Competition to exceed 22 hours, the
matter must be discussed with the Jury President. All possible alternative solutions must be
investigated before approval of an extension of time is requested, or will be approved.
3.3.8
Prior to the end of the Competition, the Jury President will facilitate the selection of the Chief
Expert and Deputy Chief Expert for the next WorldSkills Competition.
3.3.9
3.3.10
The process by which selection will take place is by secret ballot and is as follows:
Each expert present will list their choice of three experts in order of preference
The Jury President will allocate a score of three (3) points to each experts first preference,
two (2) points to the second preference and one (1) point to the third preference
The Jury President will then calculate total scores and announce the three highest scoring
experts
The expert with the highest score will be appointed Chief Expert for the next WorldSkills
Competition
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If the first choice cannot attend, then the second choice will be Chief Expert
If the first and second choice cannot attend, then the third choice will attend
If none of the choices can attend, then the jury president will appoint, or facilitate the
appointment of a Chief Expert
The names of the selected experts will be entered into the provided documentation and
signed by the Jury President and returned to the WorldSkills Secretariat.
3.3.11
Changes to the method of Competition design or suggestions offered for the next Competition
design process or tasks must be written down and signed by 80% of the experts and included
in Subsection 2.3.
3.3.12
The Deputy Chief Experts primary role is to ensure that the Technical Description is updated
to reflect the technological advances of the skill category and include overall improvements for
the preparation and running of the Competition. He/she will ensure that all changes to the
Technical Description are entered, that all experts sign it, and that it is delivered to the
WorldSkills Secretariat as a hard copy and digitally.
3.3.13
The Deputy Chief Expert also assists in the distribution and collection of the QAMS Audit
Questionnaires and assists the Chief Expert where necessary.
The project will be worked on over all four days of the Competition (project organised by tasks,
sections or modules).
3.4.2
Each module/task/section will be completed on the assigned day so that progressive marking
can take place. Progressive results are to be available each day via a PowerPoint presentation
or similar.
3.4.3
Prior to the start of the Competition, each competitor will receive a detailed timetable reflecting
the timing for completion of the project tasks or modules.
3.4.4
Competitors will have a maximum of 2 hours to become familiar with material, equipment and
processes. Where processes are particularly difficult, a subject matter expert will be available
to demonstrate the process and the competitors will be given the opportunity to practice.
3.4.5
The competitors will be given all Competition documents including the marking criteria 1 hour
prior to the commencement of the Competition so that they may study the requirements.
3.4.6
At no time during the Competition may the expert from the same country of origin as the
competitor be involved in any discussion without another expert present or without permission
from the Chief Expert.
3.4.7
Experts and competitors who continually fail to abide by the Technical Description and
Competition Rules may be temporarily or permanently removed from the Competition.
3.4.8
Module A is the preparation module and each pair of competitors will start with it. Modules B,
C, D and E will be worked on over all four days of the Competition, one module will be
completed on each day for all competitors so that progressive marking can take place and
results can be made available each day.
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Policies and procedures specified within the following documentation will be adhered to or
followed at all times.
Health and Safety Policy General Requirements
Health and Safety Policy Skill Specific
Procedure for Safety Training
Safety Training Development Flowchart
Host Country Health and Safety Requirements
Medical Assistance Request Procedure
Accident Report Form
3.5.2
After having received training and briefing, the Chief Expert will provide the experts,
competitors and personnel for whom he has responsibility with the information and training
required to ensure a safe Competition in accordance with the requirements of the
documentation specified in paragraph 3.5.1 above, and taking into account any of the specified
requirements identified in Subsection 3.6 below.
3.5.3
The Chief Expert will ensure that all experts, competitors and personnel for whom he has
responsibility complete and sign the Confirmation of Receipt of Training Form (refer
Appendices) on completion of the training session.
3.5.4
The Chief Expert will countersign these forms, and keep them secure until the end of the
Competition at which time they will be returned to the Quality Auditor for the Competition.
3.5.5
The Chief Expert will additionally task the experts with the responsibility of ensuring that all
experts, competitors, and other personnel comply with the safety requirements for the skill
category and Competition site.
3.5.6
The Chief Expert will receive nominations and appoint a safety officer whose responsibility will
be to carry out the tasks specified in the Safety Checklist (refer Appendices).
3.5.7
Work clothes must comply with relevant codes. If the host country has any specific codes that
are to be in place during the Competition, then these must be made known to the competitors
at least 6 months prior.
3.5.8
All machinery and/or equipment must comply with the safety requirements of the host country.
3.5.9
Competitors must keep their work area clear of obstacles and their floor area clean of any
material, equipment or items likely to cause someone to trip, slip or fall.
3.5.10
Failure by the competitor to comply with safety directions or instructions may incur loss of
marks for safety. Continuous unsafe practice may result in competitors being temporarily or
permanently removed from the Competition.
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All competitors must use safety helmets whenever the task requires it.
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3.6.2
All competitors must wear drivers working uniform during the performance of all tasks. All
competitors must use working gloves whenever the task requires it.
3.6.3
All competitors must use safety belt while they are driving.
3.6.4
The Chief Expert may identify additional risk factor or safety requirements, which will be
complied with.
The experts that attend the Competition will be divided into marking groups to deal with each
section of the marking criteria.
3.7.2
Every completed module/task/section will be marked on the same day in which it was
completed.
3.7.3
To ensure transparency, each competitor is provided the same evaluation sheet as used by
the experts.
3.7.4
3.7.5
All performances are timed and given points according to the pre-decided criteria that are
based on quality and time of performance. A maximum time has been set for each module,
and if the pair of competitors performance is not completed before the maximum time, it will
be interrupted. Wrong decisions and failing to perform some critical manoeuvres, among other
things, both deduct from the points, as does exceeding the ideal time set for each module.
3.7.6
No live performing of tasks will take place without the attendance of two experts. Experts will
maintain supervision of the competitors during the period that the installation is live to ensure
safety.
3.7.7
The Chief Expert or his/her assistant will stop the clock when a pair of competitors states that
they are ready. After performing an expert will check the equipment and vehicles for safety
emphasis.
3.7.8
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The competitors that attend the Worldskills Competition have the right to expect fair and
honest treatment during the Competition in terms of the following:
Instructions that are clear and unambiguous
Marking schedules that provide no advantage to an opposing competitor
All necessary equipment and material specified within the skill documentation that are
required to complete the Competition
The assistance necessary from judges and officials to ensure that he is able to complete
the project. (The assistance deemed necessary will be provided equally and at the same
time to all competitors present)
No undue interference by officials or spectators that may hinder them in the completion of
their project
3.8.2
Every competitor has the right to expect and demand that no opposing competitors will receive
undue or unfair assistance or intervention that may provide that opposing competitor with an
unfair advantage.
3.8.3
All officials and judges present on the Competition site are expected to ensure that paragraphs
3.8.1 and 3.8.2 above are complied with and maintained.
3.8.4
It is the responsibility of the Chief Expert or his Deputy to ensure that all competitors,
interpreters, officials and judges comply with and maintain the integrity of the Competition, and
additionally ensure that all necessary steps are taken to ensure that:
Translations and any interpretation to a particular competitor does not advantage that
competitor
Outside influences do not unduly improve or decrease competitors abilities to provide a
worthy performance.
3.8.5
A briefing will be provided to all experts and competitors on the requirements for integrity
during the Competition.
3.8.6
Additionally, the Chief Expert is expected to identify these and any other factors that may exist
on the Competition site that may results in the contravention of paragraphs 3.8.1 and 3.8.2
above, and reduce them to a checklist for continuous reference.
3.8.7
In the event that any competitor, judge, official, observer or competitor compatriot is found to
be attempting to gain or provide assistance in any form that may result in an unfair advantage,
the Chief Expert is to immediately refer the matter to the Jury President.
3.8.8
The Chief Expert will receive nominations and appoint a Security Officer whose responsibility it
will be to ensure that these requirements are carried out.
3.8.9
It will be explained to all experts and competitors that nothing is to come in or out of the site
unless specified by the Chief Expert as being allowed after being briefed on this topic.
3.8.10
Security checks will be carried out each day on experts and competitors (by experts and
competitors) upon entry and exit to the site.
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3.9.1
TBC
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4.1.1
All work is to be carried out using vehicles and equipment that are normally used in the host
country and commonly known among majority of the countries. Goods that are transported or
handled during the competition have to also be normally transported goods in the transport
industries at the host country.
4.1.2
The host country is to make available equipment and vehicles from the range of listed below.
4.1.3
Vehicles:
Forklift
Truck equipped with GPS and Fuel Effective Driving device to measure fuel effective
driving during in the module D
Truck
Truck with (semi) trailer (maximum length 18.75 metres)
Tank truck
Crane
Trailer
The number of vehicles and all other equipment depends on the number of participants and
whether the modules are carried out as a parallel competition or not. A rough approximation
for 6 pairs of competitors is minimum two vehicles for each module and one extra spare
vehicle for each module. For instance in module B two tank trucks and one spare tank truck, in
module C two trucks with a crane and one spare truck with a crane and in module D four
forklifts (one for each competitor), two trucks with trailer with GPS and Fuel Effective Driving
device and one spare of each vehicle. In module E the vehicles are mostly the same as in
previous modules, and additional vehicles are four trucks, and two trailers.
4.1.4
Equipment:
Equipment for handling and moving loads
Equipment of securing a load
ADR signs and equipment
Scales for controlling weight of a vehicle
Warehouse area, with loading and unloading possibilities
Storage shelf space
Logistic tracking equipment
Transport information tools
4.1.5
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4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8
The approved list of materials will be made available to the host country at the Technical
Committee meeting held prior to the Competition.
4.1.9
The Jury President will be responsible to ensure that this list is prepared.
4.1.10
All material listed on the approved material list for the approved project must be available on
the day that the experts arrive on the site for the first time so that the experts can confirm that
the material is appropriate and available.
Each competitor will be provided with a working area indoors. Working area at indoors is for
doing the preparation for modules.
Working at the outdoor area is based on the idea, that all competitors perform tasks in the
ordered turns each pair of competitors at their time. Host country will arrange outdoor area at
the way that it is possible to change equipment after every module, as trades timetable
requires.
4.2.2
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The general layout of the workshop venue will be as below. Working areas are named by
modules. Please note that this is an example of the layout, and is not definitive. The area
requirements however are essential in size. A rough approximation for 6 pairs of competitors is
minimum 3,000 square metres.
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4.2.3
Each competitor will be provided with a working area indoors. Working area at indoors is for
doing the preparation for modules.
4.2.4
Working at the outdoor area is based on the idea, that all competitors perform tasks in the
ordered turns each pair of competitors at their time. Host country will arrange outdoor area at
the way that it is possible to change equipment after every module, as trades timetable
requires.
4.2.5
Please note that this is an example of the layout, and is not definitive. The area requirements
however are essential in size. A rough approximation for 6 pairs of competitors is minimum
3.000 m2. In the workshop area, between module areas, audience has a possibility to watch
competition. Host country has to ensure, that audience is not in danger during the competition.
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
Each competitor will bring with him the necessary equipment, as identified in paragraph 4.1.7
4.2.9
The host country must make available on site at least two computers for use by the experts
with the following minimum specifications:
At least Pentium 200 MHz
32 MB RAM
2 GB hard drive
Standard 102 keyboard
PS2 mouse
15 inch VGA screen
4.2.10
The host country must make available on site at least one printer to suit the above computers.
4.2.11
The two computers are to be loaded with the following minimum software:
Windows OS
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The host country must provide a projector for PowerPoint projection and an overhead
projection screen.
4.2.13
The host country shall erect a sample board of the equipment and the working processes on
the workshop site prior to the arrival of the competitors.
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Please note: The Infrastructure List provided in this Technical Description is from St Gallen. The Infrastructure List for Helsinki 2005 is available from the WorldSkills website (Document
ILXX_38FI_OC_vX.pdf where XX = skill number and vX is version number).
The column OC CH Qty = Organising Committee Switzerland Qty i.e. what was supplied in St Gallen (CH) the St Gallen Infrastructure List
The column Tech Desc FI Qty = Technical Description Finland Qty i.e. what is specified for Helsinki (FI) not used at the moment/to be completed in Helsinki for Japan Competition
The column OC FI Qty = Organising Committee Finland Qty i.e. what is being supplied in Helsinki (FI) this is available in ILXX_38FI_OC_vX.pdf
5. INFRASTRUCTURE LIST
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Transport Technology
Technologies Du
Transport
Description (EN)
Description (FR)
Beschrieb (DE)
General installations
Installations gnrales
Allgemeine Einrichtung
Partner
Installation of workstations
Einrichtung Arbeitspltze
Partner
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Typ
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Transporttechnologie
Measures mm
Mesures mm
Masse mm
Partner
Comments
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Workshop installations
Equipement datelier
Werkstatteinrichtung
fr Experten
Materials
Consommables
Verbrauchsmaterialien
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6. SECTION 6 - APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1
Expert signature for Technical Description
Country
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Expert signature
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