Required skills

technical skills to

clean parts using appropriate solutions and procedures

determine size and suitability of replacement components

measure to specified tolerances and dimensions

use appropriate tools for assembling engine blocks and subassemblies

perform necessary machining operations for assembling engine blocks and subassemblies

communication skills to

follow oral instructions

work as part of a team

literacy skills to

understand quality procedures

read interpret and follow job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

obtain and record measurements

document required repairs and parts

numeracy skills to use mathematical ideas and techniques to

assess tolerances and clearances

calculate component dimensions to the required tolerances

problemsolving skills to

prevent time and material wastage

plan and sequence operations

selfmanagement skills to

select and use appropriate equipment materials processes and procedures

follow workplace documentation such as codes of practice and operating procedures

technology skills to use communication devices and computerised equipment to search and gather supporting material

Required knowledge

WHS regulations and requirements equipment material and personal safety requirements including

personal protective equipment PPE for handling engine blocks and subassemblies and using chemical cleaning agents

correct operation of specialised equipment such as heating torches ovens and presses

procedures for handling freezing substances such as liquid nitrogen

manualhandling techniques including

using machinery for lifting engine blocks and engine components

using slings chains and other lifting equipment according to safe work practices

procedures for clearance testing and adjusting or machining components including

piston to connecting rod bigend alignment

bigend bearing crush with bearing blue

piston ring end gap back clearance and side clearance

bearing crush with bearing blue and measuring clearances

semiflanged thrust bearings

finished camshaft bearings and measuring clearances

camshafts and cam followers

camshaft endfloat

crankshaft endfloat

gear backlash

oil pump sealing and pickup oil piping

procedures for assembling processes and components including

reasons for and methods of producing a clean assembly space

performing a final wash of components prior to reassembly

welsh plugs and oil gallery plugs

piston and connecting rod assemblies

bigend bearings

piston rings to pistons

main bearings and thrust washers

semiflanged thrust bearings

crankshafts including protection measures for crankshaft journals bearings rings and bores

finished camshaft bearings

camshafts and cam followers

timing gears

chains and tensioners

oil pumps oil squirters and oil pump pickups

balance shafts

fitting ancillary components including covers and seals housings diesel fuel injection pumps oil coolers crankshaft pulleys flywheels and bellhousings

Australian standards relevant to engine reconditioning

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

observe safety procedures and requirements

select methods and techniques for assembling engine blocks and subassemblies appropriate to the circumstances

complete the assembly of multicylinder blocks including

measuring and checking against manufacturer and component supplier specifications

carrying out assembly to manufacturer and component supplier requirements without causing damage to components tools or systems

complete workplace and equipment records

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit

appropriate worksite

multicylinder engines appropriate to the workplace including inline multicylinder engine and veeconfiguration multicylinder engine blocks

fixed and portable hand air and power tools lifting equipment torque wrench measuring equipment and other equipment appropriate to assembling engine blocks and subassemblies

specifications and work instructions

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 must confirm 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 units which together form part of a holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Workplace instructions include:

Information may include:

Appropriate tooling options may include:

Tools and measuring equipment may include:

WHS requirements may include:

Environmental requirements include:

Technical information may include:

Support equipment includes:

Facilities include:

Pre-assembly cleaning includes:

Engine components include:

Replacement component parts may include:

Clearances and tolerances that are measured include:

Clearances and tolerances that are adjusted include:

Assembling engine sub-assemblies includes:

Assembling engine blocks includes: