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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Carry out routine service
  3. Repair/replace faulty components
  4. Clean up

Range Statement

Specifies different 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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Equipment must include:

auxiliary equipment

bilge systems

cooling, lubricating and fuel systems

drive train assembly

fire pumping arrangements

low voltage electrical systems

monitoring machinery

petrol, diesel and outboard engines

shore power leads and connections

steering gear

two and four stroke engines

Safety requirements include one or more of the
following :

personal protective equipment (PPE) including that prescribed under legislation, regulation and organisational policies and procedures

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with the use of tools and equipment, dangerous materials, working at heights, working at proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

sate/ territory WHS/OHS requirements (specifically relating to PPE, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, hazard control, hazardous materials and substances)

emergency procedures including emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, evacuation

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

hand and power tools

ladders

test equipment

Servicing tasks include one or more of the following:

battery maintenance

carrying out manufacturer instructions for pre-start checks

checking

shaft glands

strainers

cooling system

fuel levels

fuel systems

greasing

oiling

visually checking for oil leaks

visually checking, identifying and reporting obvious equipment faults

Faulty items or components include one or more of the following:

batteries and connections

engine parts

fuel pump

Materials include one or more of the following:

rags

spent oil