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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service outboard engine and components
   • 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 and components
   • Inspection is carried out 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
3. Service engine and components
   • 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 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 outboard engine and components
   • 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 and components
   • Inspection is carried out 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
7. Service engine and components
   • 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 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 requirements mustinclude:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with working with: exhaust fumes high energy ignition systems rotating components.
Environmental requirements must include:	procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from engines.
Post-service testing must include:	running engine to operating temperature and checking cooling system operation checking engine fluid levels checking fuel system for leaks checking for abnormal noises checking operation of gauges and warning devices.

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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 outboard engines:

two-stroke spark ignition engine

direct injection two-stroke spark ignition engine

four-stroke spark ignition engine.

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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 outboard engines, including procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with working with:

exhaust fumes

high energy ignition systems

rotating components

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from engines

identification and function of major engine components, including:

cylinder block and head

piston and connecting rod

crankshaft

camshaft and valves

manifolds

ports and reed valves

identification and function of engine systems, including:

lubrication

cooling system

fuel system

operating principles of spark ignition engines, including:

two-stroke engines

four-stroke engines

types and applications of:

engine configurations

engine oils and filters

inspection procedures for outboard engines, including:

oil and fluid leaks

ancillary components, including:

mountings

belts, pulleys and hoses

service and adjustment procedures for outboard engines, including:

adjusting or replacing engine components

replacing oil

replacing filters

post-service testing procedures for outboard engines, including procedures for:

running engine to operating temperature and checking cooling system operation

checking engine fluid levels

checking fuel system for leaks

checking for abnormal noises

checking operation of gauges and warning devices.

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