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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service 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
   • 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
   • 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 vehicle or machinery 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 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
   • 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
   • 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 vehicle or machinery 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.

Inspection must include:	pre- and post-service inspections for oil and fluid leaks analysing abnormal engine noises inspecting ancillary components.
Safety requirements mustinclude:	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.
Service must include:	replacing oil and oil filter.
Environmental requirements must include:	procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from engines.
Post-service testing must include:	starting up and running engine to operating temperature checking for leaks and abnormal noises.

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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 engines of two different vehicles or machinery, including replacing the engine oil and filters.

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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 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 fluids released from engines

identification and function of major engine components, including:

cylinder block and head

piston and connecting rod

crankshaft

valve train

manifolds

ports and reed valve

identification and function of engine systems, including:

lubrication

cooling system

fuel system

air 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, including:

two-stroke spark ignition engines

four-stroke spark ignition engines

four-stroke compression ignition engines

types and applications of engine oils and filters

inspection procedures for engines, including:

oil and fluid leaks

ancillary components, including:

mountings

belts, pulleys and hoses

service and adjustment procedures for engines, including:

adjusting or replacing engine components

replacing oil

replacing filter

post-service testing procedures for engines.

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