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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan engine maintenance tasks
  2. Prepare for engine service
  3. Service engines and engine components
  4. Complete work

Required Skills

Required Skills

Assist in servicing marine

fuel systemscomponents

ignition systemscomponents

intake systemscomponents

exhaust systemscomponents

lubrication systemscomponents

cooling systemscomponents

engine mounting systemscomponents

Required Knowledge

Basic electrical theory covering voltage current resistance power magnetic and inductance

Mechanical theory covering the concepts and principles of mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Types functions and limitations of marine

engines

fuel systemscomponents

ignition systemscomponents

intake systemscomponents

exhaust systemscomponents

lubrication systemscomponents

cooling systemscomponents

engine mounting systemscomponents

WHSOHS requirements and work practices

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

ensuring currency of relevant WHSOHS skills and knowledge

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

industryapproved marine operations site where performing routine engine maintenance on a vessel may be conducted

tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an

appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit

direct observation of the candidate performing routine engine maintenance on a vessel

direct observation of candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Maintenance tasks may include:

Greasing and oiling of machinery

Inspection and maintenance of:

hoists and lifting equipment

hatches, watertight doors ports and deadlights

Routine inspection of hand and power tools, measuring instruments and machinery tools

Safe disposal of waste materials

Surface preparation and painting

Tools, equipment and materials may include:

Cleaning materials

Hand tools

Machine tools

Measuring instruments

Power tools

Safe use of electrical equipment must include:

Awareness of safety precautions to be taken before commencing work

Emergency procedures

Isolation procedures

Precautions to be taken to prevent electric shock

Voltages in use on board