The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select servicing methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

service of a range of engines and associated components to workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements

complete servicing of engine and associated components within workplace timeframes

complete workplace records.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

The following resources should be made available:

a range of outdoor power equipment engines and components

materials relevant to servicing engines

equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to servicing of outdoor power equipment engines

specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology and tools related to servicing outdoor power equipment engines

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications, to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor, other workers and customers, to report work outcomes and problems, and to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders and to locate, interpret and apply manufacturer/component supplier procedures, workplace policies and procedures

numeracy skills to the level required to correctly calculate time, assess tolerances, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks

problem-solving skills to the level required to plan and organise activities and establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems and downtime, and to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

construction and operating principles of 2- and 4-stroke spark ignition engines and 4-stroke compression ignition engines

types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)

servicing procedures

different servicing requirements for different engines

minor adjustment procedures

types of lubricants, application and methods of lubrication

selection, checking and use of tooling and equipment

manufacturer and/or component supplier specifications

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including OHS and environment, relevant to servicing engines in outdoor power equipment

organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements, reporting and recording procedures, and work organisation and planning processes, related to servicing engines in outdoor power equipment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Outdoor power equipment engines

Outdoor power equipment engines may include:

stationary or mobile

air and liquid cooled

overhead and side valve

2- and 4-stroke spark ignition

4-stroke compression ignition

Servicing methods

Servicing methods may include:

on- and off-site servicing

minor adjustments

lubricating

communicating with customers

documenting and reporting on service

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

specific service and general workshop equipment and tooling

measuring equipment

lubricating equipment

Materials

Materials may include:

spare parts

lubricants

fluids

cleaning materials

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to servicing engines

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to outdoor power equipment

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian standards

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

Australian Design Rules

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may include:

waste management

pollution

noise

dust

clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements may include:

regulations, including Australian standards

internal organisational quality policies and procedures

enterprise operations and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards

OHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice

safe work procedures

reporting and recording procedures