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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service outboard and stern drive transmission
   • 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 transmission
   • 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 transmission
   • 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 transmission 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 and stern drive transmission
   • 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 transmission
   • 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 transmission
   • 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 transmission 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 rotating components.
Environmental requirements must include:	procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from transmissions.

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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 two different marine transmissions, including:

one outboard transmission

one stern drive transmission.

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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 marine outboard and stern drive transmissions, including procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with working with rotating components

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

identification and function of outboard and stern drive transmission components, including:

steering

trim and tilt

gear shift control, including:

mechanical

electrical

electrohydraulic

clutch system

cooling system

types and applications of lubricants and lubricating fluids for outboard and stern drive transmissions

inspection procedures for outboard and stern drive transmissions, including oil and fluid condition and leaks

service and adjustment procedures for outboard and stern drive transmissions, including:

lubricant replacement

trim and tilt

steering system

screens and pick-ups

control system with forward, neutral and reverse

cooling system

post-service testing procedures for outboard and stern drive transmissions.

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