Required skills

Required skills include

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology related to servicing of outboard engines and components including use of workplace computerised technology for the testing reporting and recording of results

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor other workers and customers to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities and to report work outcomes and problems

literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders including common industry terminology plans and safety procedures to interpret technical information and specifications and to prepare reports

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 identify technical and procedural problems to avoid planning and scheduling problems and time and material wastage

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

operating principles construction and types of two and four cycle outboard engines

servicing procedures and methodologies for different engines types

minor adjustment procedures for different engines types

types of lubricants and application methods

service and repair manuals hard copy and electronic

manufacturer and component supplier specifications including workshop manuals and repair guides related to the servicing of marine engines and engine components

applicable commonwealth state or territory legislation regulations standards and codes of practice including OHS personal safety and environment relevant to the servicing of outboard engines and components

organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements reporting and recording procedures related to servicing outboard engines and components

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 servicing methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

service a range of two and four cycle outboard engines and components to workplace and manufacturer requirements and within workplace timeframe

test prior to placing in service

complete workplace and equipment records and workplace cleanup requirements

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

appropriate worksite

a range of marine two and four cycle engines and components requiring servicing

specifications and work instructions

equipment hand and power tooling appropriate to repairing marine engines

relevant information including manufacturer specifications

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

Marine engines

Vessels

Servicing methods

Pre-start checking procedures

Tooling and equipment

Materials

Safe operating procedures

Information/documents

Legislative requirements

OHS requirements

Environmental requirements

Organisational policies and procedures