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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to remove heavy vehicle engine assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Engine removal and installation procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Engine removal and installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Remove engine assembly
   • Engine assembly is removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Engine assembly, components and systems are inspected and faults are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Install engine assembly
   • Installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Engine assembly is installed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-installation checks, adjustments and tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to remove heavy vehicle engine assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Engine removal and installation procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Engine removal and installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Remove engine assembly
   • Engine assembly is removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Engine assembly, components and systems are inspected and faults are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
7. Install engine assembly
   • Installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Engine assembly is installed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-installation checks, adjustments and tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: isolating and stabilising vehicle or machinery using vehicle or machinery lifting devices and supporting equipment working with compression ignition engines environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils, fluids, coolants and gases released during removal and installation of engine assemblies.

Post-installation checks, adjustments and tests must include:

pre-start procedures operational testing and run-in procedures engine adjustments and cylinder head bolt retensioning as required throttle adjustments coolant adjustments ancillary engine systems.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

remove and install two heavy vehicle engines, in which the work must involve:

removing and refitting ancillary components and systems

adjusting oil and fluid levels

post-installation adjustments

post-installation testing.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to removal and installation of heavy vehicle engines, including:

isolating and stabilising vehicle or machinery

using vehicle or machinery lifting devices and supporting equipment’

working with compression ignition engines

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils, fluids, coolants and gases released during removal and installation of engine assemblies

methods of disconnecting and reconnecting related systems, including:

air conditioning system

cooling system

electrical systems

exhaust system

fuel system

power steering system

hydraulic system

transmission systems, including:

automatic transmission

manual transmission

removal procedures for heavy vehicle engine assemblies, including:

correct use of engine lifting devices and supporting equipment

item tagging procedures

methods for correctly disposing of hazardous substances

installation procedures for heavy vehicle engine assemblies

post-installation testing and adjustment procedures for heavy vehicle engine assemblies, including:

engine pre-start procedures

operational testing and run-in procedures

engine adjustments and cylinder head bolt retensioning as required

throttle adjustments

coolant adjustments

ancillary engine systems.

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