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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service an outdoor power equipment engine
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is 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 engine
   • Engine is inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental 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 engine
   • 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 or engine 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 inspect and service an outdoor power equipment engine
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is 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 engine
   • Engine is inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental 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 engine
   • 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 or engine 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 working with: rotating and hot components engine oils high energy ignition and charging systems environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of lubricant and fluids released from outdoor power equipment engines.
Post-service testing must include:	running engine to operating temperature checking engine for leaks and abnormal noises making adjustments as required re-testing engine.

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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 outdoor power equipment engine types:

two-stroke spark ignition engine

four-stroke spark ignition engine

four-stroke compression ignition engine

the above work must involve:

minor engine adjustments

replacing oil and oil filter

inspecting ancillary components.

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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 outdoor power equipment engines, including procedures for working with:

rotating and hot components

engine oils

high energy ignition and charging systems

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of lubricant and fluids released from outdoor power equipment engines

identification and function of two-stroke and four-stroke major engine components, including:

cylinder block and head

piston and connecting rod

crankshaft

valve train

manifolds

ports and reed valves

carburettors and fuel injectors

identification and function of outdoor power equipment engine systems, including:

lubrication

cooling system, including:

air cooled

liquid cooled

fuel system

basic operation of spark ignition engines and compression ignition engines, including:

two-stroke spark ignition engines

four-stroke spark ignition engines

four-stroke compression ignition engines

types and applications of:

engine configurations

engine oils and filters

inspection procedures for engines, including:

oil and fluid leaks

ancillary components, including:

mountings

belts and pulleys

service and adjustment procedures for engines, including:

minor adjustments

changing oil and filter

post-service testing procedures for outdoor power equipment engines, including operating engine through full operating range.

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