Required skills

Required skills include

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology and tools including specialist tooling measuring equipment and computerised technology related to overhauling outdoor power equipment engines

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with 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 research interpret and apply manufacturercomponent supplier information procedures and specifications

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

problemsolving skills to the level required to plan and organise activities to establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate andor resolve problems and downtime and to interpret test results and develop creative solutions

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 and stroke spark ignition engines and stroke compression ignition engines

types and layout of servicerepair manuals hard copy and electronic

overhaul procedures and methodologies

component evaluation methods

different repair requirements for different engines

testing and adjustment procedures

types of lubricants application and methods of lubrication

selection checking and use of tooling and equipment

manufacturer andor component supplier specifications and tolerances

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

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

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 overhaul methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

dismantle evaluate assemble adjust measure and test engines and components in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturercomponent supplier requirements

complete overhaul of a range of engines and associated components within workplace guidelines and timeframes

present repaired equipment to customer in compliance with workplace requirements

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 overhauling engines

equipment hand and power tooling appropriate to overhauling 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 projectrelated 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

Outdoor power equipment engines

Engine faults

Overhaul methods

Tooling and equipment

Materials

Information/documents

OHS requirements

Legislative requirements

Environmental requirements

Quality requirements

Organisational policies and procedures