Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for engine repair work
- Confirm nature and scope of work to be carried out
- Locate occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices applicable to the work
- Access and interpret repair method, workshop manuals and manufacturer information
- Check and prepare tools, equipment and materials
- Set up work area
- Conduct engine system tests and analyse results
- Develop a diagnosis strategy
- Undertake engine system tests in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer and component supplier specifications
- Start and run engine to operating temperature and check for leaks, abnormal noises and pressures
- Compare test results with manufacturer and component supplier specifications to identify compliance or non-compliance
- Document results, including evidence, relevant information and recommendations
- Forward report to persons for action in accordance with workplace procedures
- Finalise repair requirements
- Dismantle engine and components
- Dismantle engine and components in a logical sequence without causing damage
- Clean engine and arrange components ready for inspection
- Measure and compare components against supplier specifications and tolerances
- Decide repair method in accordance with OHS, environmental and industry regulations, and guidelines and enterprise procedures
- Source parts as required
- Determine and arrange outsourcing of third-party repair
- Repair and rebuild engine and engine components
- Perform repair and rebuild operations in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer and component supplier specifications and tolerances
- Re-assemble engine and components following manufacturer and component supplier procedures
- Measure running clearances against component manufacturer and supplier specifications
- Conduct pre-start checks, make required adjustments and re-test
- Apply appropriate lubricants to engine
- Check that protective guards, cowlings and safety features are in place according to workplace expectations
- Perform hot run testing in test tank or at launching ramp
- Complete workplace documentation and deal with as relevant to repair outcomes
- Prepare engine for delivery to customer or storage
- Seal engine orifices against ingress of foreign matter
- Determine the need for water testing
- Make final inspection to ensure protective features are in place and according to workplace requirements
- Clean and store engine according to workplace requirements
- Finalise and process work completion documentation, update customer and warranty information and give to appropriate persons as required
- Clean work area, dispose of waste and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures