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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and adjust outdoor power equipment
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Inspection and adjustment procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect outdoor power equipment
   • Outdoor power equipment is inspected according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
   • Authorisation to proceed is obtained according to workplace procedures
3. Carry out minor adjustments
   • Adjusting tools and equipment are selected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Minor adjustments are carried out on outdoor power equipment according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-adjustment testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use, including protective guards, cowlings and safety features
   • 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 inspect and adjust outdoor power equipment
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Inspection and adjustment procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect outdoor power equipment
   • Outdoor power equipment is inspected according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
   • Authorisation to proceed is obtained according to workplace procedures
7. Carry out minor adjustments
   • Adjusting tools and equipment are selected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Minor adjustments are carried out on outdoor power equipment according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-adjustment testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use, including protective guards, cowlings and safety features
   • 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 requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective clothing, and hearing and eye protection safely operating equipment to be adjusted.
Post-adjustment testing must include:	operating outdoor power equipment through full range and comparing results with manufacturer specifications making adjustments as required and re-testing.

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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:

carry out minor adjustments to two of the following pieces of outdoor power equipment:

lawn mower

chainsaw

line trimmer

mulcher

pump

post hole borer

portable generator

stationary engine

brush cutter

leaf blower.

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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 carrying out minor adjustments to outdoor power equipment, including:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective clothing, and hearing and eye protection

safely operating equipment to be adjusted

identification and basic operation of the outdoor power equipment specified in the performance evidence

inspection and adjustment procedures for outdoor power equipment, including engine high and low speed adjustments

post-adjustment testing procedures for outdoor power equipment, including operating equipment through full operating range.

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