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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service line trimming system of outdoor power equipment
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer inspection and servicing procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect line trimming system
   • Line trimming system is inspected and tested 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. Service line trimming system
   • Service options are selected according to manufacturer maintenance schedule and lubrication charts
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service 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 service line trimming system of outdoor power equipment
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer inspection and servicing procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect line trimming system
   • Line trimming system is inspected and tested 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. Service line trimming system
   • Service options are selected according to manufacturer maintenance schedule and lubrication charts
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service 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.

Inspection and servicing procedures must include:	inspecting components making adjustments identifying lubrication requirements testing serviced unit.
Line trimming system must include:	auto line feed systems manual line feed systems brush cutters and grass trimmers bent and straight shafts.
Safety requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: starting and operating line trimming equipment adjusting and aligning line trimming systems using personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to operating line trimmers.
Post-service testing must include:	operating line trimming system comparing line trimming operation to manufacturer specifications making system adjustments as required re-testing system.

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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:

inspect and service the following line trimming systems:

auto line feed system

manual line feed system

bent and straight shaft systems.

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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 inspecting and servicing line trimming systems and components, including procedures for:

starting and operating line trimming equipment

adjusting and aligning line trimming systems

using personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to operating line trimmers

application, purpose and operation of line trimming systems , including:

overload protection

line sizes and types

auto and manual line feed systems

metal and composite blades

handles and harnesses

brush cutter angle drives

bent and straight shafts

protective guards and cowlings

stand-alone or fitted to other equipment systems

types and application of lubricants, and lubricating methods

inspection procedures for line trimming systems and components, including:

analysing component wear

checking bearings and housing condition

checking automatic and manual line feed systems

checking physical damage to protective guards and cowlings

service and adjustment procedures for line trimming systems and components, including:

lubricating bent and straight shaft drive systems

testing automatic and manual line feed systems

testing overload devices

post-repair testing procedures for line trimming systems and components, including operating line trimming system through full operating range.

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